The Simpson Lake Cabins in the Wind River Mountains
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The Simpson Lake Lodge cabins play an important role in Wyoming. View photos and learn more about how the awe-inspiring landscape of the Wind River Mountains inspired these historic structures.
Preservation
In 2016 and 2017, a volunteer-driven preservation effort and partnership was launched to stabilize the deteriorating cabins. At almost a century old, the cabins required expert craftsmanship and care in order to bring them back to their original state.
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Preservation and maintenance of these Wyoming treasures were made possible by support from donors, supporters and volunteers. See what’s new with these efforts by reading some of the latest news.
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The cabins sit at over 9,000 feet high up in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness. Owned by the American people and managed by the U.S. Forest Service, special regulations are in place to help maintain the integrity of the Simpson Lake Lodge cabins.
The History at Simpson Lake Lodge
In 1928, three innovative men, Nobe Harrison, Les Wright and Earl Nichols built three cabins on the east shore of Simpson Lake, with the intention of creating the Three Waters Fishing & Hunting Lodge.
It took rigorous skill, effort and perseverance to construct these log cabins in the remote backcountry. Logs and stones from the surrounding area were used in constructing the foundation, fireplace, walls and floors.
These iconic cabins have played host for almost a century to Boy Scouts, guests of the CM Ranch and even notable, historic figures such as the Roosevelt family and Ogden Pleissner.
