Katie G
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
Beautiful location.
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Squirrel Meadows Cabin offers a wonderful wilderness experience with complete privacy, making it a favorite for repeat visitors. The cabin is well-maintained, featuring a wood-burning cook stove and a manual water pump, with ample opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing. While it lacks modern amenities like running water and electricity, the rustic charm and serene surroundings make it an appealing destination.
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4.6
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January 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
Beautiful location.
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January 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
Beautiful location.
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January 25, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
We skied in and enjoyed the fresh snow and the quiet. Cabin was in immaculate condition. Don’t expect to sleep late—snow mobiles were buzzing up to the cabin and into the meadow by 10am. Plenty of evidence (tracks) that a fox is getting pretty accustomed to visiting the cabin—remember, please don’t feed the wildlife!
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January 25, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
We skied in and enjoyed the fresh snow and the quiet. Cabin was in immaculate condition. Don’t expect to sleep late—snow mobiles were buzzing up to the cabin and into the meadow by 10am. Plenty of evidence (tracks) that a fox is getting pretty accustomed to visiting the cabin—remember, please don’t feed the wildlife!
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July 2, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
This is the perfect rough get away place. NO cell service, which isa plus. Lots of privacy and wonderful views. We will be back again and again. The cabin is very nice and very relaxing.
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July 2, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
This is the perfect rough get away place. NO cell service, which isa plus. Lots of privacy and wonderful views. We will be back again and again. The cabin is very nice and very relaxing.
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August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
This is a great remote cabin, with a locked gate about 1/3 mi up towards the main road. We've booked it winter and summer several times before.
When we arrived at the cabin, there were mountain bikes scattered around the cabin, with people sleeping in the parking zone, and directly behind the cabin, with their things all over the picnic table (food, junk, bear attractants!). We asked them to go, and eventually they woke themselves up enough to pack up slowly and rudely and leave....but it was NOT a good situation. If I'd have come up alone first with our kids, as I was going to, and my husband later, I would have NOT felt comfortable or safe in this situation. The Forest Service needs to post signage all around the cabin space --not just at the road entrance, but at all the trails around, that the cabin is by reservation only.
Other than the first awkward and hostile hour, we had a terrific stay, and enjoyed the cabin.
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August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
This is a great remote cabin, with a locked gate about 1/3 mi up towards the main road. We've booked it winter and summer several times before.
When we arrived at the cabin, there were mountain bikes scattered around the cabin, with people sleeping in the parking zone, and directly behind the cabin, with their things all over the picnic table (food, junk, bear attractants!). We asked them to go, and eventually they woke themselves up enough to pack up slowly and rudely and leave....but it was NOT a good situation. If I'd have come up alone first with our kids, as I was going to, and my husband later, I would have NOT felt comfortable or safe in this situation. The Forest Service needs to post signage all around the cabin space --not just at the road entrance, but at all the trails around, that the cabin is by reservation only.
Other than the first awkward and hostile hour, we had a terrific stay, and enjoyed the cabin.
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August 22, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
A great little cabin. It would be really nice if the locks were of a combination type. That way you could drive directly to Yellowstone or Grand Teton instead of backtracking to Ashton.
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August 22, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
A great little cabin. It would be really nice if the locks were of a combination type. That way you could drive directly to Yellowstone or Grand Teton instead of backtracking to Ashton.
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Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Ashton, ID 83420 United States
Elevation: 1,963 ft
The closest entrance is: South Entrance
Approximate drive: 22.3 mi · 38 min
The closest entrance is: Moran Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 36 mi · over 1 hr (62 min)
Last updated: October 24, 2026