Mccain Cabin
Bridger-Teton National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: AFTON, WY, WY
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: Year-round
McCain Guard Station is a rustic cabin that is popular year-round. In summer, hikers and horseback riders frequent the cabin, and snowmobile enthusiasts make use of the cabin throughout the winter. Several trails are nearby, and the open meadows offer gentle sledding for younger riders.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mccain-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1933 CCC-built rustic cabin popular year-round with impressive scenery, nearby trails, and meadows suitable for summer hiking and winter snowmobiling. Highly rated by campers (4.8/5) who praise the friendly hosts and clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep present in the area
Insider tips for Mccain Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Winter access is by snowmobile only on groomed trail Hand pump water may be periodically disabled; verify water availability before arrival
Skip Mccain Cabin if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You require consistent trash pickup service. You need guaranteed on-site host presence.
Best time to visit Mccain Cabin: June-September — Summer season for hikers and horseback riders with nearby trails and open meadows. December-March — Winter season for snowmobile enthusiasts; winter access by groomed snowmobile trail only.
Nearby campgrounds: Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) (AFTON, WY), Station Creek Campground (SNAKE RIVER CANYON, WY), East Table Campground (Alpine, WY), Little Cottonwood Group (SNAKE RIVER CANYON, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mccain Cabin
Cell signal at Mccain Cabin (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.
McCain Guard Station is a rustic cabin that is popular year-round. In summer, hikers and horseback riders frequent the cabin, and snowmobile enthusiasts make use of the cabin throughout the winter. Several trails are nearby, and the open meadows offer gentle sledding for younger riders.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Winter access is by snowmobile only on groomed trail
Hand pump water may be periodically disabled; verify water availability before arrival
Summer season for hikers and horseback riders with nearby trails and open meadows
Winter season for snowmobile enthusiasts; winter access by groomed snowmobile trail only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 north about 31 miles to Alpine. At Alpine, turn right (south) onto Greys River Road (Forest Road 10138) and travel about 8 miles to the junction with Little Greys River Road (Forest Road 10124). Turn left (northeast) onto Little Greys River Road and drive about 11 miles to Forest Road 10047. Turn left at that junction and continue another 2 miles. At fork, turn left and follow the road to the cabin, which will be in plain view. Access is along low-speed grave
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- 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.
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