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Squirrel Meadows Cabin

SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN
SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN
SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN
SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN
SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN

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Pet Friendly

About Squirrel Meadows Cabin

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.

Number of accommodations: 1

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Skiing

Snowmobile

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Jun 1 to Dec 31

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Pet friendly
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  • Pet friendly
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001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

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Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Pull-Through
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (34)

What Guests Are Saying

Guests enjoyed their stay at Squirrel Meadows Cabin, appreciating its rustic charm and location near hiking opportunities. The wood-burning cook stove added to the nostalgic experience, and the provision of firewood and good water was a bonus. Overall, many expressed a desire to return for another visit.

Review Summary

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Amelia L

Verified

January 25, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

4

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!

Amelia L

Verified

January 25, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

4

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!

Katie G

Verified

January 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

Beautiful location.

Katie G

Verified

January 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

Beautiful location.

Brian M

Verified

November 3, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

my wife and i stayed at squirrel meadows at the end of october for 4 nights, the weather was cold when we arrived (15 degrees) but we had the cabin warm and comfortable in about an hour after getting a fire started in the wood burning stove which is your main form of heat, there is also a wood fired cooking stove that if you use would provide heat also, we took along our propane stove so didn't use it, but those are your only options, there is no electricity at the cabin, there was plenty of wood in the room off the back of the cabin along with an ax and splitting maul, there was plenty of wood split for our visit and we made sure we split at least as much as we used for the next occupants

your source of water is a hand pump out back i though it might be frozen but worked fine and from reading in log book from past visitors it works all year round for your water source

the cabin itself is a simple 2 room cabin with the front room containing the wood cooking stove, 2 tables one with 4 chairs and a cabinet with some plates, pots, pans and utensils for use, the 2nd room contains the wood heating stove and 3 sets of bunk beds, one note on those, if you double up the sleeping pads they are much more comfortable, there is a 3rd screened in porch are on back that holds the firewood

the cabin is about 24 miles from the closest town (ashton idaho) the road to the cabin is paved about half way and gravel the rest, the gravel was in pretty good shape when we visited and we had no problems finding the cabin

as far as things to do, there are some hiking trails right at the cabin, you are relatively close to yellowstone national park and grand teton national park, we did drive the flagg ranch road from the cabin to flagg ranch which is at the northern end of grand teton national park it was only 25 miles but took us an hour and 40 minutes to travel due to snow and the narrowness of the road

if you are looking for someplace to get away and unplug this is a great choice

Brian M

Verified

November 3, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

my wife and i stayed at squirrel meadows at the end of october for 4 nights, the weather was cold when we arrived (15 degrees) but we had the cabin warm and comfortable in about an hour after getting a fire started in the wood burning stove which is your main form of heat, there is also a wood fired cooking stove that if you use would provide heat also, we took along our propane stove so didn't use it, but those are your only options, there is no electricity at the cabin, there was plenty of wood in the room off the back of the cabin along with an ax and splitting maul, there was plenty of wood split for our visit and we made sure we split at least as much as we used for the next occupants

your source of water is a hand pump out back i though it might be frozen but worked fine and from reading in log book from past visitors it works all year round for your water source

the cabin itself is a simple 2 room cabin with the front room containing the wood cooking stove, 2 tables one with 4 chairs and a cabinet with some plates, pots, pans and utensils for use, the 2nd room contains the wood heating stove and 3 sets of bunk beds, one note on those, if you double up the sleeping pads they are much more comfortable, there is a 3rd screened in porch are on back that holds the firewood

the cabin is about 24 miles from the closest town (ashton idaho) the road to the cabin is paved about half way and gravel the rest, the gravel was in pretty good shape when we visited and we had no problems finding the cabin

as far as things to do, there are some hiking trails right at the cabin, you are relatively close to yellowstone national park and grand teton national park, we did drive the flagg ranch road from the cabin to flagg ranch which is at the northern end of grand teton national park it was only 25 miles but took us an hour and 40 minutes to travel due to snow and the narrowness of the road

if you are looking for someplace to get away and unplug this is a great choice

Kathryn D

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

4

This is a wonderful cabin that is well maintained and I had a lovely stay here. The only thing that put a small damper on my experience was that I was doing this trip as a loop from my home in Wilson, WY on my motorcycle and I had to pick up the key for the cabin at the Ashton ranger station and return it back at that station, which added about 50 miles onto my trip. I knew this in advance and made the decision to keep the reservation anyway, but it would be nice if the cabin could be accessed with a combination lock or the key could be dropped at a different location. This is always helpful when there are multiple ways to access the rental. With that said, it's still totally worth staying here if you have the opportunity. It's beautiful country back there and fun to explore.

Kathryn D

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

4

This is a wonderful cabin that is well maintained and I had a lovely stay here. The only thing that put a small damper on my experience was that I was doing this trip as a loop from my home in Wilson, WY on my motorcycle and I had to pick up the key for the cabin at the Ashton ranger station and return it back at that station, which added about 50 miles onto my trip. I knew this in advance and made the decision to keep the reservation anyway, but it would be nice if the cabin could be accessed with a combination lock or the key could be dropped at a different location. This is always helpful when there are multiple ways to access the rental. With that said, it's still totally worth staying here if you have the opportunity. It's beautiful country back there and fun to explore.

Nykolus V

Verified

February 19, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

We snowmobiled in and stayed overnight. The cabin was warm and cozy. There was plenty of firewood in an inclosed room attached to the back of the cabin.
The bunk beds had decent pads on them, the cabin is well maintained, and the road was groomed.

Nykolus V

Verified

February 19, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

We snowmobiled in and stayed overnight. The cabin was warm and cozy. There was plenty of firewood in an inclosed room attached to the back of the cabin.
The bunk beds had decent pads on them, the cabin is well maintained, and the road was groomed.

Location Squirrel Meadows Cabin

Address:
Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
Ashton, ID, 83420
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.0631 / -111.022

Elevation: 1963 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • Pick up the cabin key at the Ashton Ranger Station, Monday - Friday ; to make arrangements for after hours or weekend pickup, call (208) 652-7442 during regular business hours
  • This cabin is located in grizzly/black bear country. All food and coolers must be stored according to the Caribou Targhee National Forest Food Storage Order #04-15-23-217 
  • Please leave the cabin clean for the next occupant.
  • Please make sure fires in the outside campfire ring are extinguished completely before leaving the cabin. Abandoning campfires during any point in your stay at the cabin can result in a violation.
  • This is a pack-it-in/pack-it-out facility, please take all trash with you when leaving the cabin.
  • Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more.
  • Click here for more information about Caribou-Targhee National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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