Squirrel Meadows Cabin
Federal campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Location: ASHTON, WY, WY
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1934 cabin on the National Register of Historic Places offering a remote off-grid experience 24 miles east of Ashton with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Campers consistently praise the beautiful setting, cleanliness, and cozy accommodations with 4.8/5 rating from 12 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Trumpeter Swan, Sandhill Crane, Western Tanager, Canada Goose, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Striped Skunk, Valley Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake
Insider tips for Squirrel Meadows Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Water is safe to drink according to verified camper reports Plan for off-grid experience with no electric hookups despite amenities listed
Skip Squirrel Meadows Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available despite conflicting amenity listing. You require winter access—seasonal operations with limited driving season. You prefer multiple site options—only 1 cabin available.
Best time to visit Squirrel Meadows Cabin: May-November — Road access to cabin only available mid-May through mid-November per RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Warm River (ASHTON, ID), Warm River Cabin (ASHTON, ID), Grandview Campground (Idaho) (Ashton, ID), Lizard Creek Campground (Moran, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Squirrel Meadows Cabin
Cell signal at Squirrel Meadows Cabin (ASHTON, 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Water is safe to drink according to verified camper reports
Plan for off-grid experience with no electric hookups despite amenities listed
Road access to cabin only available mid-May through mid-November per RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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