Squirrel Meadows Cabin
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Usbr (Other Bureau of Reclamation Land)
- 1
- Bookable site
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 6,437 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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. Only one other cabin in Wyoming was constructed with the same building plan. The 2-room cabin is made of lodgepole pine and features a wood shingled roof.
Guests can drive to the cabin from mid-May through mid-November, although about 10 miles of the trip are on gravel roads. Snowmobiles and cross-country skis are required to access the cabin from approximately early December through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at the snowmobile trailhead to the cabin is 10 miles.
Recreation
The cabin provides access to a variety of year-round recreational activities, including horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Berry picking is available in late summer. Some of the other activities located within a few miles include off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding, snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking. Game and game bird hunting is a popular pastime in season.Facilities
This cabin sleeps six and provides bunkbeds, mattresses, a wood stove for cooking, table and chairs, and firewood. A hand pump, vault toilet, picnic table and horse corrals are located outside. Electricity is not provided. Guests may wish to bring battery or propane-powered lighting. Bedding, matches, and emergency items like a first aid kit are not provided. Trash bags are needed to pack out garbage.Natural Features
Squirrel Meadows Cabin is situated at 6,500 feet on the Yellowstone Plateau of southwest Wyoming. The cabin sits in a meadow surrounded by pine trees. Guests can enjoy views of the distant mountains. Wildlife in the area includes black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, and grizzly bear.Nearby Attractions
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
1 campsite at Squirrel Meadows Cabin
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID) | Cabin Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.06306, -111.02222 · 44°3'47.0"N 111°1'20.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 7.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 5.7 | 7.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Squirrel Meadows Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?
- Yes, Squirrel Meadows Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Squirrel Meadows Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Squirrel Meadows Cabin.
- Are campfires allowed at Squirrel Meadows Cabin?
- Campfires are allowed at Squirrel Meadows Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Squirrel Meadows Cabin
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- Reunion Flat 21.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Teton Canyon 21.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Colter Bay Marina End Ties 21.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Squirrel Meadows Guard Station less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Cave Falls Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
- Sheffield Campground 17.7 mi · Campground
- Pole Bridge 19.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-652-7442
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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