Muddy Guard Cabin
Muddy Guard Cabin dates back to the late 1930s and offers views of wildflower-topped meadows and snow-capped mountains. Originally used as a Forest Service guard station, the quaint cabin appeals to those looking for a peaceful getaway with hiking, horseback riding and fishing. Winter access is possible, but only by cross country skis, snowmobiles or snowshoes along a 200-yard stretch of road.
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| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Power | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | 50 amp | 6 / 5 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the cabin is made of peeled logs with saddle corner notching. Outside, a horse corral and hitching post are available. Inside is a kitchen and two bedrooms. One bedroom is furnished with two bunkbeds and the other has a double bed. The kitchen comes with an electric cooking stove, a wood stove for heat, a small refrigerator and a grey water sink. Furniture includes a sofa, dining table and chairs and a dresser. Cleaning supplies, a snow shovel, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm and fire alarms are also included. No drinking water is available. Guests should bring water, bedding, cooking and eating utensils, trash bags, matches, a first aid kit and firewood.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take Wyoming State Highway 16 west 24 miles. Turn left on Crazy Woman Road (FSR 33), travel 400 feet, turn right on Forest Service Road 473. Visitors will use a gate to access the cabin. Please keep the gate closed.
| Nearest town | Buffalo, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44.1594° N, 106.9125° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfirePk
44 mi from the campground · 1,645 acres · 85% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 42.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 3.3 miHesse Creek Cutoff1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.3 miLittle North Crazy1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
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
Bighorn National Forest begins about 11.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.2 miBighorn National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,112,948 acres
- 12.5 miCloud Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 191,914 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
- James T. Saban LookoutStructure · Ten Sleep · 14.4 mi
Natural features
The cabin is situated in a large open meadow near Muddy Creek at about 7,800 feet elevation. A dense forest of lodgepole pine surrounds the meadow. A short distance northeast lies Crazy Woman Canyon. Moose, deer and elk may be spotted in the area. Summer climates are typically warm days in the 70s and 80s and cool nights.
Recreation
Fishing in Muddy Creek is enjoyable and various trails for hiking and mountain biking can be found in the area. Horseback riders appreciate the convenience of keeping horses at the cabin and heading out on surrounding trails.
Nearby
The town of Buffalo offers conveniences like grocery stores, just a half-hour drive from the cabin.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Muddy Guard Cabin?
Sites at Muddy Guard 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 Muddy Guard Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Muddy Guard Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Muddy Guard Cabin have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Muddy Guard Cabin?
Fishing in Muddy Creek is enjoyable and various trails for hiking and mountain biking can be found in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Muddy Guard Cabin?
Buffalo, Wyoming. The town of Buffalo offers conveniences like grocery stores, just a half-hour drive from the cabin.
Source: Getting there
What if Muddy Guard Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lost Cabin Campground (2.2 mi), Doyle Creek Campground (7 mi), and South Fork (Wyoming) (8.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby