Established Camping
Muddy Guard Cabin
Muddy Guard Cabin is located in the Bighorn National Forest, featuring forested terrain with nearby hills and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Cloud Peak Wilderness and the scenic Bighorn Mountains, offering hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Bighorn National Forest
Overview
Muddy Guard Cabin dates back to the late 1930s and offers views of wildflower-topped meadows and snow-capped mountains. Originally used as a Forest Service guard station, the quaint cabin appeals to those looking for a peaceful getaway with hiking, horseback riding and fishing. Winter access is possible, but only by cross country skis, snowmobiles or snowshoes along a 200-yard stretch of road.
Recreation
Fishing in Muddy Creek is enjoyable and various trails for hiking and mountain biking can be found in the area. Horseback riders appreciate the convenience of keeping horses at the cabin and heading out on surrounding trails.
Natural Features
The cabin is situated in a large open meadow near Muddy Creek at about 7,800 feet elevation. A dense forest of lodgepole pine surrounds the meadow. A short distance northeast lies Crazy Woman Canyon. Moose, deer and elk may be spotted in the area. Summer climates are typically warm days in the 70s and 80s and cool nights.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Buffalo offers conveniences like grocery stores, just a half-hour drive from the cabin.
Location
Muddy Guard Cabin is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take Wyoming State Highway 16 west 24 miles. Turn left on Crazy Woman Road (FSR 33), travel 400 feet, turn right on Forest Service Road 473. Visitors will use a gate to access the cabin. Please keep the gate closed.
Address
Powder River Ranger District, 1415 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
Coordinates
44.1594444 N
106.9125 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
For Vehicles
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 58 min from Casper
- 2 hrs 48 min from Billings
- 3 hrs 26 min from Rapid City
- 4 hrs 36 min from Bozeman
