Muddy Guard Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Entry is via combination lock; contact the Powder River Ranger District for the code. Winter access requires skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile for the final 200 yards when FSR 473 is not plowed.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 1:34AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, especially in terrain and poor drainage areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas and around steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving weather system will move across Wyoming today through Sunday and bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region, especially northern Wyoming. Any shower or thunderstorm could produce moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 18 at 10:20AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW A wet weather system will support periods of showers and thunderstorms across Wyoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This weather system is funneling abundant tropical moisture into the state. Given this anomalously high moisture, many thunderstorms will feature heavy rainfall, possibly leading to localized flooding. Poor drainage areas, urban areas, and steep terrain will be the most susceptible locations for this isolated flooding. Many locations could see rainfall totals anywhere between 0.75" to 1.75" through Sunday afternoon, with a majority of this rain falling quickly in thunderstorms. Remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around don't down!
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
About
Muddy Guard Cabin dates back to the late 1930s when it was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a Forest Service guard station. The cabin is made of peeled logs with saddle corner notching and sits in a large open meadow near Muddy Creek at approximately 7,800 feet elevation. A dense forest of lodgepole pine surrounds the meadow, and Crazy Woman Canyon lies a short distance to the northeast. The cabin features two bedrooms: one with two bunk beds and another with a double bed, accommodating up to 6 people. The kitchen includes an electric cooking stove, small refrigerator, grey water sink, dining table, and chairs. A wood stove provides heat. Outside, guests will find a fire ring, picnic table, and a horse corral with hitching post for those exploring the area on horseback. Guests must bring their own drinking water, bedding, cooking utensils, firewood, and trash bags. A vault toilet is located near the cabin. Winter access is possible via cross-country skis, snowmobiles, or snowshoes along a 200-yard stretch when the road is not maintained.
Directions
From Buffalo, WY, take Highway 16 west 24 miles. Turn left on Crazy Woman Road (FSR 33), travel 400 feet, then turn right on FSR 473. Entry via gate; keep gate closed.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 684-7806 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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