Squirrel Meadows Cabin
Closed indefinitely due to interior and exterior damage. Reservations are not available.
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!
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…
About
Squirrel Meadows Cabin is a historic Forest Service guard station built in 1934, though the site has been used for administrative purposes since 1907. The 2-room cabin is constructed of lodgepole pine with a wood shingled roof and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Only one other cabin in Wyoming shares the same building plan. The cabin sleeps up to 8 guests and provides bunkbeds with mattresses, a wood stove for cooking and heating, table and chairs, and firewood. Outside amenities include a hand pump for drinking water, vault toilet, picnic table, and horse corrals. Guests must bring their own bedding, matches, battery or propane lighting, first aid kit, and trash bags as this is a pack-it-out facility. Situated at 6,500 feet on the Yellowstone Plateau in southwest Wyoming, the cabin offers access to horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, OHV riding, snowmobiling, hiking, and mountain biking. The area is prime wildlife habitat with black bear, grizzly bear, wolf, elk, moose, and mule deer. All food must be stored according to bear country regulations.
Directions
From Ashton, ID, take Highway 47 through town to Highway 32 and turn right (south). Travel 1 mile to Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road (#261 / 1200 North). Turn left (east) and travel 22 miles to Road #032. Turn right (south) and travel half a mile to the cabin. When open, vehicle access is available mid-May through mid-November with the final 10 miles on gravel. Winter access (December through mid-May) requires snowmobile or cross-country skis for a 10-mile trek from the trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 (208) 652-7442 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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