Built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the cabin presents a year-round backcountry playground for activities like horseback riding, fishing, off-road vehicle riding and snowmobiling. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, guests have the convenience of a shower and flush toilet. Horse corrals are available, but horses cannot be turned out into the pasture.
Facilities
No electricity is available, but a propane refrigerator, lights and cooktop are provided along with a wood stove for heat. The kitchen also has a sink and a table with chairs.
Water is only available from late May to early September. Outside these dates, guests must bring their own drinking water.
Cooking and eating utensils are not provided. Other recommended items to bring include food, bedding, flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, dish soap and cleaning products like bleach or disinfectant.
Do not use the adjacent pasture for personal horses.
Natural Features
Moose, elk, eagles, and sandhill cranes are among the wildlife likely to be seen. An abundance of wildflowers color the landscape in summer.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public lands for outdoor recreation. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States.
Recreation
Recreation Sites
- Cabin Nonelectric
- Management
- Overnight
Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Biking
Amenities
- Toilet
- Supplies
- Non Smoking
- Privacy
- Wood Heating
- Porch
- Lighting
- Fridge
- Hot Water
- Fire Pit
- Stove/Fridge
- Woodstove/Fireplace
- Horse Stall/Corral
- Picnic Table
- Stove/Oven
Nearby Attractions
Getting Here
Need to Know
4-7 days prior to your reservation you will receive an e-mail with your cabin code, condition report and a rules and regulations page. Please read thru the rules and regulations page carefully. Fill out and return the completed condition report to the Greys River Ranger District following your stay. If you have any questions please contact the District Office at any time Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding weekends and Federal Holidays) at 671 N. Washington, Afton, WY 83110 or by phone at (307)886-5300. Check in time is 2 pm, Check out time is 11 am.
Spring and fall access is not guaranteed and depends on weather and road conditions.
Winter access is by snowmobile only on a groomed trail.
In the winter no water is available, bring plenty for drinking, cooking and cleaning.
You are responsible for cleaning the cabin, please leave it at least as clean as you found it or better. No smoking within the cabins is permitted.
No cell phone coverage or electricity is available.No cell phone coverage
Limit 1 additional RV or trailer at the cabin.
Please bring garbage bags; this is a ‘pack it in, pack it out’ facility. Trash pickup is not provided; bring garbage bags and pack out all trash
Hay brought onto the Forest must be certified weed-free. Please remove any unused hay when you leave the cabin.
Off-road vehicles are allowed on designated trails only. A Wyoming ORV or snowmobile permit is required for each vehicle. The permits and free Motor Vehicle Use Maps are available online, the District Office or Alpine Visitor Center in Alpine.
Beware of poisonous chemicals used to control rodent populations
Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle, making sure to leave nothing exposed.
Firewood at this location is for use at this cabin only.
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Contact Information
For campground inquiries, please call: 307-886-5300
