Deer Creek Cabin
Open year-round and available for reservations via Recreation.gov. Winter access is by snowmobile only on a groomed trail. Spring and fall access may be limited depending on weather and road conditions. Indoor plumbing operates mid-June through Labor Day; vault toilet available during winter months. Currently experiencing a temporary water outage, so campers must bring all water including drinking water.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Bridger-Teton National Forest begin prescribed fires
Bridger-Teton National Forest begin prescribed firesFavorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction workBridger-Teton National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this March, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring and early…
Dollar Lake Fire Area and Road Closure Order (Pinedale Ranger District)
This Forest Order closes the Green River Lakes Campground and nearby roads due to safety hazards following the Dollar Lake Fire. Public entry into the area and travel on the affected roads are prohibited until conditions are safe. The closure is intended to protect public health and safety during…
Dog Leash Order (Jackson Ranger District)
The Forest Order requires all dogs to be leashed with a tether no longer than six feet, from Dec. 1 to May 1, on designated trails and parking areas on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger‑Teton National Forest. The affected locations include portions of the Putt Putt, Woods Canyon, Crystal…
Winter Travel Restrictions (Jackson, Blackrock, Big Piney, & Pinedale Ranger Districts)
The order is intended to protect public safety, wildlife, and natural resources during the winter season and restricts over-snow vehicle (OSV) use and human closures across several areas of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, including portions of the Teton, Gros Ventre, Wyoming, and Snake River…
Camping 5-Day Stay Limit (Jackson, Blackrock, Big Piney, & Greys River Ranger Districts)
The order limits camping to no more than five days within a 30‑day period from May 1 to Labor Day on all National Forest lands in the Jackson Ranger District, as well as in the Toppings, Spread Creek, Pacific Creek, and Colter Dump designated camping areas in the Blackrock Ranger District.…
Bear Trapping Areas (Forest-wide)
The order bars people from coming within 100 yards of clearly signed government bear‑trapping sites on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest. It’s intended to reduce human–bear encounters and protect both public safety and bears.
Fremont Lake Migration Area Seasonal Closure (Pinedale Ranger District)
The order closes a specific area near Fremont Lake each April and November to keep people out during key mule deer migration periods. The goal is to reduce disturbance so deer can move through the area safely.
Food Storage (Blackrock, Jackson, Pinedale, Greys River, & Big Piney Ranger Districts)
The order requires people across most of the Bridger‑Teton National Forest to store food, garbage, and animal carcasses in bear‑safe ways and to keep campsites away from carcasses. Its goal is to reduce conflicts between people and bears by controlling how attractants are handled and where…
Occupancy, Use, & Stay Limit (Forest-wide)
The order limits camping on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest so no one can stay within the same five‑mile area for more than 14 days in any 30‑day period. After reaching that limit, campers must move outside that five‑mile radius for 30 days to prevent long‑term site occupation and…
Bridger Wilderness (Pinedale Ranger District)
The order sets rules in the Bridger Wilderness that limit where people can camp, require permits for large groups and stock users, restrict stock use that could damage vegetation, and ban open fires above timberline or near water. It also requires visitors to pack out all waste to protect the…
Teton Wilderness (Blackrock Ranger District)
The order sets rules in parts of the Teton Wilderness that restrict where people can camp and graze livestock, limit stock numbers, and prohibit leaving equipment unattended for long periods. These measures are intended to protect lakeshores and sensitive areas while preserving wilderness…
Winter Travel Restrictions (Kemmerer, Big Piney, Pinedale, & Greys River Ranger Districts)
The order closes certain roads and trails to wheeled motorized vehicles in winter and bans off‑road motorized travel in designated areas. These restrictions protect wintering wildlife, natural resources, and help reduce conflicts between motorized and non‑motorized users.
Hoback & Snake River (Jackson Ranger District)
The order bans launching boats outside designated ramps and prohibits public nudity along specific stretches of the Hoback and Snake Rivers. These rules aim to manage heavy recreation use and maintain a safe, respectful environment in these river corridors.
Aquatic Invasive Species (Forest-wide)
The order bans possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive species—animals or plants—anywhere on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest. It’s intended to protect waters, infrastructure, and ecosystems from harmful species like zebra mussels and invasive aquatic plants.
Camping Restrictions (Jackson & Blackrock Ranger Districts)
The order limits how long people can camp in certain high‑use areas of the Jackson, Blackrock, and Greys River Ranger Districts and prohibits camping altogether in several specific corridors and trail‑adjacent zones. These rules are meant to prevent long‑term site occupation, reduce crowding…
Kendall Dace (Pinedale Ranger District)
The order closes the Kendall Warm Springs area to all public entry to protect the endangered Kendall Warm Springs dace and its habitat. The closure covers the springs and all water flowing from them to the Green River.
Fremont & Halfmoon Lake (Pinedale Ranger District)
The order bans camping and campfires year‑round in two areas near Fremont Lake and Half Moon Lake. These closures protect Pinedale’s drinking‑water supply and reduce wildfire risk in areas close to homes and resorts.
Antler Collection (Forest-wide)
The order bans collecting, possessing, or transporting shed antlers or other animal parts on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest from January through April. This seasonal closure helps protect wintering wildlife during a critical time of year.
Gros Ventre Wilderness (Jackson Ranger District)
The order bans camping within 200 feet of any lake in the Gros Ventre Wilderness and restricts how stock animals can be tied or handled in posted areas. These rules help protect fragile lakeshore environments and maintain the wilderness character.
Salt Pass Ski Trails (Greys River Ranger District)
The order closes specific trails and ski routes in the Fish Creek and Water Canyon areas to all motorized and off‑road over‑snow vehicles. It’s intended to keep these routes non‑motorized, reduce user conflicts, and protect groomed ski trails.
Moose Creek & Star Valley Front Winter Wildlife Closure (Greys River Ranger District)
The order closes two areas in the Greys River Ranger District to off‑road over‑snow vehicle use each winter. This protects wintering wildlife and reduces conflicts between motorized and non‑motorized recreation.
Alpine & Forest Park Feedground Winter Wildlife Closure (Greys River Ranger District)
The order closes two areas in the Greys River Ranger District to all public entry during winter to protect crucial big‑game habitat. It aims to prevent disturbance to wildlife by keeping people out of these zones during the most sensitive months.
Lake Alice (Kemmerer Ranger District)
The order bans the use or possession of any motorized or mechanical device capable of powering a watercraft on Lake Alice and within a quarter mile of it. This protects the lake’s genetically pure Bonneville cutthroat trout population.
Hams Fork Winter Wildlife Closure (Kemmerer Ranger District)
The order closes a specific area in the Kemmerer Ranger District to off‑trail over‑snow vehicle use each winter. It’s intended to protect wintering wildlife and reduce conflicts between motorized and non‑motorized recreation.
Cannabis/Controlled Substances/Alcohol/Motor Vehicle Laws (Forest-wide)
The order bans possessing cannabis, violating state alcohol laws, breaking state traffic rules on forest roads, and parking against posted instructions anywhere on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest. These rules are intended to protect public health and safety.
Food Storage (Blackrock, Jackson, Pinedale , & north portions of Big Piney & Greys River Districts)
The order requires people in large portions of the Shoshone and Bridger‑Teton National Forests to store food, garbage, and animal carcasses in bear‑safe ways and to camp well away from carcasses. These rules are meant to reduce human–bear conflicts by controlling attractants and setting…
Firearm Restriction (Jackson Ranger District)
The order bans camping and firearm use in specific areas along Cache Creek Road where many people hike, bike, and ride horses. These restrictions reduce safety risks, prevent conflicts with nearby neighborhoods, and lower the chance of wildfire or bear attractants from unmanaged camps.
Wilderness Restrictions (Bridger, Gros Ventre, & Teton Wilderness)
The order sets common wilderness rules across several Greater Yellowstone Area forests, including staying on trails, limiting group and stock sizes, using weed‑free feed, and protecting water sources. It aims to reduce resource damage and preserve wilderness character by regulating camping, stock…
General Forest Restrictions (Forest-wide)
The order sets common rules across all Greater Yellowstone Area National Forests, including prohibiting shortcutting trail switchbacks, free‑trailing stock on trails, hitching or picketing animals too close to water, and requiring weed‑free feed for livestock.
Wilderness Use Wagons & Carts (Bridger, Gros Ventre, & Teton Wilderness)
The order bans the use or possession of wagons, carts, game carts, or any other wheeled vehicles in all Wilderness areas managed by the Intermountain Region. It applies across all Congressionally designated Wilderness areas in this region.
Wilderness Use Salting for Wildlife (Bridger, Gros Ventre, & Teton Wilderness)
The order prohibits entering or being in any Intermountain Region National Forest Wilderness while possessing salt intended to attract wildlife. It applies to all Congressionally designated Wilderness areas in the region.
Camping Fees (Forest-wide)
The order prohibits camping in any designated U.S. Forest Service fee-area campground within the Northern and Intermountain Regions without paying the required fee.
About
Deer Creek Cabin is a historic Forest Service guard station located 13 miles from Alpine, Wyoming on Greys River Road. The quaint two-room cabin sleeps six guests on three bunkbeds with mattresses and offers a rustic backcountry experience with modern conveniences including propane heating, lights, a cooktop, and refrigerator. The cabin provides indoor plumbing with flush toilet, shower, and drinking water from approximately mid-June through Labor Day, with a vault toilet available year-round next to the cabin. The cabin compound sits among lodgepole pine trees and serves as a free graze area for Forest Service horses during summer months, typically throughout June. Greys River flows across the road, offering excellent fishing opportunities, while hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicle trails begin nearby. A visitor corral is provided behind the cabin for guests bringing horses. Winter access requires snowmobile travel on groomed trails, while spring and fall access depends on weather and road conditions along the gravel forest road.
Directions
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 north about 31 miles to Alpine. At Alpine, turn right (east) onto Greys River Road (Forest Road 10138) and travel about 13 miles. The cabin is on the left (east) side of the road, just past Murphy Creek Campground. Access is along a low-speed gravel road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 886-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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