About JACK CREEK CREW QUARTERS
Overview The Jack Creek Crew Quarters is a large modern facility available for $225 per night from mid-June through late October. This two-story log facility has a fully equipped double kitchen with propane ranges, refrigerators, and sinks. There are bathrooms with showers on both levels. Solar panels provide limited electricity. Plan for limited use of both electricity and water. The five-bedroom facility sleeps up to 15 people in single and bunk beds (bedding not provided) and can be rented for up to 14 consecutive nights. Heat is propane. Picnic tables and a large charcoal grill are on site. Basic cooking and eating utensils are furnished. Trash service is NOT provided. This beautiful area is a mixture of lodge pole pine, aspen and mixed conifer forest with fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, horseback riding and hunting available in the general area. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is west of the cabin. Wildlife in the area include elk, deer, bear and moose. Jack Creek Campground is one mile away. Saddle/ pack animals may not be be kept within the Jack Creek Crew Quarters area. Campers, tents or trailers may not be set up at this facility. Please Clean up after your pets. Recreation Lake and Pond Fishing Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Sierra Madre Area Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office Hog Park Boat Dock and Ramp Hog Park Campground Hog Park Picnic Site Lake View Picnic Site at Hog Park River and Stream Fishing Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Sierra Madre Area Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead Bottle Creek Campground Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office East Fork - Encampment River Trail Encampment River Wilderness Hog Park Campground Huston Park Wilderness Jack Creek Campground Jack Creek Crew Quarters Jack Creek Guard Station Purgatory Gulch Trailhead Day Hiking Areas for Day Hiking at Sierra Madre Area Baby Lake Trailhead Big Creek Park Trailhead Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead Bottl
How to Get There
From Saratoga, travel west on County Road 500 approximately 16 miles to junction with County Road 405. Stay left and travel 3 miles to the forest boundary. The road changes to Forest Service Road 452. Travel on Forest Service Road 452 for 6.5 miles to Jack Creek Campground and the facility, go approximately 1.5 miles past the campground and the entrance to the crew quarters will be on your left.From Encampment take State Highway 70 west approximately 23 miles to Forest Road 801. Take Forest Road 801 northward for approximately 9 miles to Forest Road 830. Take Forest Road 830 approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 452. Turn left onto Forest Road 452 for one mile. The driveway for the facility is on the right.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →What to Pack for Your Stay
Tuned to the live forecast for this park.
👔 What to Wear
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Long-sleeve shirt
Synthetic or merino, sun-protective.
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Light shell or windbreaker
Even on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 0 mph).
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Hiking pants or convertible
Layer for variable conditions.
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Trail runners or low boots
Comfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
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Water
Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
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High-energy snacks
A snack for the trail.
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Sun protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
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First-aid kit
Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
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Offline map
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to JACK CREEK CREW QUARTERS
Heading to JACK CREEK CREW QUARTERS? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for JACK CREEK CREW QUARTERS?
No central reservation system listed for JACK CREEK CREW QUARTERS. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233944) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to JACK CREEK CREW QUARTERS?
From Saratoga, travel west on County Road 500 approximately 16 miles to junction with County Road 405. Stay left and travel 3 miles to the forest boundary. The road changes to Forest Service Road 452. Travel on Forest Service Road 452 for 6.5 miles to Jack Creek Campground and the facility, go approximately 1.5 miles past the campground and the entrance to the crew quarters will be on your left.Fr…
How do I contact JACK CREEK CREW QUARTERS?
You can reach the park at phone: 307-326-5258 or email: http://www.fs.usda.gov/mbr.
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