Bridger National Forest's Deer Creek Cabin sits along a creek in forested terrain outside Afton, Wyoming, with drive-in access that comes with a roughness warning worth taking seriously. Rates run $60 to $70 per night. The cabin includes drinking water, toilets, picnic tables, and fire-making, and pets are welcome. Reservations are available. No RVs. Anglers will find fishing nearby, and Murphy Creek lies just 0.1 miles west for those wanting a close alternative. Campers who want to explore campsites near Bridger National Forest will find additional options across the region. Come prepared for a rough road in.
Description
Overview
Deer Creek Cabin is a historic Forest Service guard station located 13 miles from Alpine, Wyoming. The quaint, rustic structure offers a backcountry experience with conveniences like a propane stove and a heater. The cabin compound is a free graze area for Forest Service horses to roam during the summer months. Winter access is by snowmobile only on a groomed trail.
Recreation
Greys River flows just across the road from the cabin, offering prime fishing opportunities. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails begin nearby.
Facilities
The two-room cabin sleeps six guests. Propane heating and lights are provided. Indoor plumbing is available during the summer months only, from around mid-June through Labor Day weekend. A vault toilet is available next to the cabin for colder months. A picnic table and campfire ring sit next to the cabin. A flush toilet, shower, and sink with drinking water are offered inside the cabin from approximately mid-June to Labor Day. Furnishings include a sink, propane cooktop, propane refrigerator, a table and chairs and three bunkbeds with mattresses. A wood stove and a propane heater are both available. Cooking and eating utensils are not provided. Recommended items to bring include bedding, dishes, pots and pans, utensils, garbage bags, dish soap, dish towels, toilet paper, a flashlight and cleaning products such as bleach or disinfectant.
Natural Features
Lodgepole pine trees cover the complex, offering partial shade. Scenic views of the Bridger-Teton National Forest abound.
Nearby Attractions
The closest town for groceries is in Alpine, just 13 miles away.
Fee Info
Fee changes are upcoming and in progress at this cabin. The rates are as follows.Summer- Peak Season: (May 1-Sept 30)2025: $50/ Night2026: $60/night2027-Future: $70/nightWinter- (October 1- April 30)2025-2026: $50/night2026-2027: $50/night2027-Future: $60/night
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDeer Creek Cabin (WY) is located in Wyoming near Star Valley Ranch
Public CampgroundDirections
From Afton, WY, take Highway 89 north about 31 miles to Alpine, Wyoming. At Alpine, turn right (East) onto Greys River Road (Forest Road 10138) and travel about 13 miles. The cabin is located on the left (east) side of the road, just past Murphy Creek Campground. Access is along a low-speed gravel road.
Address
671 North Washington
Afton, WY 83110
Coordinates
43.0705556 N
110.8333333 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 49 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 26 min from Logan, UT
- 4 hrs from Ogden, UT
