Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Caribou-Targhee National Forest · Ashton, WY

Squirrel Meadows Cabin

Squirrel Meadows Cabin is located 24 miles east of Ashton, Idaho, just off the Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road. The current cabin was built in 1934, but the site has been used for administrative purposes since 1907. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Only one other cabin in Wyoming was constructed with the same building plan. The 2-room cabin is made of lodgepole pine and features a wood shingled roof. Guests can drive to the cabin from mid-May through mid-November, although about 10 miles of the trip are on gravel roads. Snowmobiles and cross-country skis are required to access the cabin from approximately early December through mid-May.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 site40 ft maxPets okFires ok
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Site guide

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SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001Pull-through50GravelPartial8 / 4Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length40 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This cabin sleeps six and provides bunkbeds, mattresses, a wood stove for cooking, table and chairs, and firewood. A hand pump, vault toilet, picnic table and horse corrals are located outside. Guests may wish to bring battery or propane-powered lighting. Bedding, matches, and emergency items like a first aid kit are not provided. Trash bags are needed to pack out garbage.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Squirrel Meadows Cabin10°20°30°40°50°60°January: 3.88 inches of precipitation, 65.0 inches of snowFebruary: 3.07 inches of precipitation, 50.2 inches of snowMarch: 3.02 inches of precipitation, 31.0 inches of snowApril: 2.81 inches of precipitation, 25.9 inches of snowMay: 2.78 inches of precipitation, 5.0 inches of snowJune: 2.44 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJuly: 1.41 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.60 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.87 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 2.27 inches of precipitation, 8.9 inches of snowNovember: 3.46 inches of precipitation, 42.4 inches of snowDecember: 4.21 inches of precipitation, 64.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 13.3°F averageFebruary: 16.4°F averageMarch: 24.9°F averageApril: 32.9°F averageMay: 42.2°F averageJune: 50.3°F averageJuly: 57.4°F averageAugust: 55.7°F averageSeptember: 47.0°F averageOctober: 35.8°F averageNovember: 23.1°F averageDecember: 13.5°F average0 in20 in40 in60 in80 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Snake Rvr, 18 miles from the campground at 6,882 feet, station USC00488315 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 33 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 294 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Ashton, ID, take Highway 47 a half-mile to Highway 32 and turn right (south). Travel 1 mile to Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road (#261). Turn left (east) and travel 22 miles to Road #032. Turn right (south) and go a half-mile to the cabin.

Nearest townAshton, Wyoming
Coordinates44.0631° N, 111.0222° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Electricity is not provided.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗21.7 mi
Outdoor gearEagle's Curios ↗41.4 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Bitch Creek ↗
    14.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2.5 mi
    South Boone ↗
    7.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 3.3 mi
    Hominy Peak ↗
    5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.6 mi
    Coyote Meadows Connector
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.6 mi
    Coyote Trail
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.8 mi
    Hidden Lake ↗
    5.9 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Squirrel Meadows Cabin is situated at 6,500 feet on the Yellowstone Plateau of southwest Wyoming. The cabin sits in a meadow surrounded by pine trees. Guests can enjoy views of the distant mountains. Wildlife in the area includes black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, and grizzly bear.

Recreation

The cabin provides access to a variety of year-round recreational activities, including horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Berry picking is available in late summer. Some of the other activities located within a few miles include off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding, snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking. Game and game bird hunting is a popular pastime in season.

Guidebooks for Wyoming

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    Ben Adkison, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?

Sites at Squirrel Meadows Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Squirrel Meadows Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Squirrel Meadows Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?

The cabin provides access to a variety of year-round recreational activities, including horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Squirrel Meadows Cabin?

Ashton, Wyoming.

Source: Getting there

What if Squirrel Meadows Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cave Falls Campground (4.6 mi, first-come), Warm River (15 mi), and Grandview Campground (Idaho) (16.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby