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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:39AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...All of Western and Central Wyoming * WHEN...Now through Noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
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.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
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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