Deer Creek Cabin (Wy)

Bridger-Teton National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: AFTON, WY, WY

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (14 reviews)

Season: May through October

Deer Creek Cabin is a historic Forest Service guard station located 13 miles from Alpine, Wyoming. The quaint, rustic structure offers a backcountry experience with conveniences like a propane stove and a heater. The cabin compound is a free graze area for Forest Service horses to roam during the summer months.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/deer-creek-cabin-wy to be notified when sites open up.

Historic Forest Service guard station offering a backcountry experience with propane stove and heater, located 13 miles from Alpine with prime fishing on the Greys River just across the road.

Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Calliope Hummingbird, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Great Blue Heron, and Western Tanager documented in the area.

Insider tips for Deer Creek Cabin (Wy): Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Winter access available by snowmobile only on groomed trail Greys River across the road provides prime fishing opportunities

Skip Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only. You want winter access without a snowmobile.

Best time to visit Deer Creek Cabin (Wy): May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Mccain Cabin (AFTON, WY), Station Creek Campground (SNAKE RIVER CANYON, WY), Little Cottonwood Group (SNAKE RIVER CANYON, WY), Meadows Cabin (AFTON, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Deer Creek Cabin (Wy)

Cell signal at Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) (AFTON, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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AFTON, WY, WY★ 4.4 (14 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Deer Creek Cabin is a historic Forest Service guard station located 13 miles from Alpine, Wyoming. The quaint, rustic structure offers a backcountry experience with conveniences like a propane stove and a heater. The cabin compound is a free graze area for Forest Service horses to roam during the summer months.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available✕ You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only✕ You want winter access without a snowmobile

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Winter access available by snowmobile only on groomed trail

Greys River across the road provides prime fishing opportunities

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Red Squirrel, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Calliope Hummingbird, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Great Blue Heron, and Western Tanager documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Afton, WY, take Highway 89 north about 31 miles to Alpine, Wyoming. At Alpine, turn right (East) onto Greys River Road (Forest Road 10138) and travel about 13 miles. The cabin is located on the left (east) side of the road, just past Murphy Creek Campground. Access is along a low-speed gravel road.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) cost per night?+
Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) open?+
Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Deer Creek Cabin (Wy)?+
Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Deer Creek Cabin (Wy)?+
Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Deer Creek Cabin (Wy)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) open, and what are check-in times?+
Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$50 /night★ 4.4 (14)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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