Mike B
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
Great location, clean cabin, easy access to fishing and hunting.
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About Squirrel Meadows Cabin
Squirrel Meadows Cabin is located 24 mi 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 mi 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 mi.
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001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
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Cabin
- 8 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Up to 8 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Pull-Through
Campfire
Pet Friendly
Reviews
37 reviews
Summary
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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Mike B
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
Great location, clean cabin, easy access to fishing and hunting.
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Heather R
VerifiedDecember 25, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
We crosscountry skied here in December. My GPS tracker recorded 9.5 mi one way. We found the cabin clean and in order. Vault toilet had plenty of toilet paper and there was more in the kitchen cabinet. The wood stove worked great and kept us fairly warm once we got it going good. There is also a wood cookstove but we didn't use it. The max temp we got our sleeping area to was 60 degrees. The cabin is situated in a pretty meadow with some partial views of distant mountains. We only stayed one night and overall it was a good experience.
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Heather R
VerifiedDecember 25, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
We crosscountry skied here in December. My GPS tracker recorded 9.5 mi one way. We found the cabin clean and in order. Vault toilet had plenty of toilet paper and there was more in the kitchen cabinet. The wood stove worked great and kept us fairly warm once we got it going good. There is also a wood cookstove but we didn't use it. The max temp we got our sleeping area to was 60 degrees. The cabin is situated in a pretty meadow with some partial views of distant mountains. We only stayed one night and overall it was a good experience.
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Terri A
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
We love Squirrel Meadows Cabin
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Terri A
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
We love Squirrel Meadows Cabin
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Stephanie P
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
The cabin was clean and cozy. The bathroom was gross! I would suggest a carbon monoxide alarm. Some visitors use propane for heating and lanterns.
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Stephanie P
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
The cabin was clean and cozy. The bathroom was gross! I would suggest a carbon monoxide alarm. Some visitors use propane for heating and lanterns.
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Robin S
VerifiedMarch 13, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
Very nice. Working well was a bonus, good water. Had a wonderful evening. Will return
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Robin S
VerifiedMarch 13, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)
Very nice. Working well was a bonus, good water. Had a wonderful evening. Will return
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Location & Directions for Squirrel Meadows Cabin
Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Ashton, ID 83420 United States
Elevation: 1,963 ft
Near Yellowstone National Park
The closest entrance is: South Entrance
Approximate drive: 22.3 mi · 38 min
Near Grand Teton National Park
The closest entrance is: Moran Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 36 mi · over 1 hr (62 min)
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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