Established Camping
Squirrel Meadows Cabin
Squirrel Meadows Cabin is located in a region of Idaho characterized by forested terrain and open meadows. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Grand Teton National Park
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.
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.
Location
Squirrel Meadows Cabin is located in Idaho
Directions
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.
Address
ASHTON/ISLAND PARK RANGER DISTRICT
Ashton, ID 83420
Coordinates
44.0630556 N
111.0222222 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites