Meadows Cabin
Bridger-Teton National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: AFTON, WY, WY
Price: From $50 per night
Price range: $50–$60 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The historic Meadows Guard Station is a quiet hideaway beneath tall pines, where deer graze in the open meadow pasture nearby. Located 29 miles from Alpine, the cabin allows horses and provides corrals. Built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the cabin presents a year-round backcountry playground for activities like horseback riding, fishing, off-road vehicle riding and snowmobiling.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic 1933 CCC-built cabin in a quiet hideaway beneath tall pines with deer grazing nearby. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful, peaceful scenery and spacious accommodations, with a 4.8/5 rating from 40 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer present in meadow area; also Red-tailed Hawk, Violet-green Swallow, Eared Grebe, and garter snake species nearby.
Insider tips for Meadows Cabin: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Cabin allows horses and provides corrals for horseback riding activities Located 29 miles from Alpine, WY - plan accordingly for resupply and services
Skip Meadows Cabin if: Expecting hookups - verified as no hookups available. Expecting amenities shown in outdated website photos - Google reviewers report discrepancies between website images and actual facilities.
Best time to visit Meadows Cabin: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Shower and flush toilet facilities available during this period; year-round operation possible but seasonal services noted.
Nearby campgrounds: Deer Creek Cabin (Wy) (AFTON, WY), Mccain Cabin (AFTON, WY), Sherman Guard Station And Bunkhouse (Big Piney, WY), Cazier Cabin (AFTON, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Meadows Cabin
Cell signal at Meadows 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.
The historic Meadows Guard Station is a quiet hideaway beneath tall pines, where deer graze in the open meadow pasture nearby. Located 29 miles from Alpine, the cabin allows horses and provides corrals. Built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the cabin presents a year-round backcountry playground for activities like horseback riding, fishing, off-road vehicle riding and snowmobiling.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Cabin allows horses and provides corrals for horseback riding activities
Located 29 miles from Alpine, WY - plan accordingly for resupply and services
Shower and flush toilet facilities available during this period; year-round operation possible but seasonal services noted
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Afton, WY, take Highway 89 north approximately 31 miles to Alpine, WY. At Alpine, turn right (south) onto Greys River Road (Forest Road 10138) and drive about 26 miles to Box Y Guest Lodge turnoff. Turn right (west), cross the Greys River Bridge, and then travel 1/4 mile. The cabin is located on the left (south).
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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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