Squirrel Meadows Cabin

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

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Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

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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

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Skiing

Skiing

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Snowmobile

Snowmobile

Winter

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jun 1 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • 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 (36)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.6
36 reviews
5
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Mike B

Verified

October 22, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

Great location, clean cabin, easy access to fishing and hunting.

Mike B

Verified

October 22, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

Great location, clean cabin, easy access to fishing and hunting.

Heather R

Verified

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

4

We crosscountry skied here in December. My GPS tracker recorded 9.5 miles 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.

Heather R

Verified

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

4

We crosscountry skied here in December. My GPS tracker recorded 9.5 miles 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.

Terri A

Verified

January 25, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

We love Squirrel Meadows Cabin

Terri A

Verified

January 25, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

We love Squirrel Meadows Cabin

Stephanie P

Verified

January 26, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

4

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.

Stephanie P

Verified

January 26, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

4

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.

Robin S

Verified

March 13, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

Very nice. Working well was a bonus, good water. Had a wonderful evening. Will return

Robin S

Verified

March 13, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN (ID)

5

Very nice. Working well was a bonus, good water. Had a wonderful evening. Will return

Location Squirrel Meadows Cabin

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

Elevation: 1963 feet

Distance to downtown

23 mi drive to downtown Ashton (about 38 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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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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