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Deer Creek Cabin (WY)

DEER CREEK CABIN (WY)
DEER CREEK CABIN (WY)
DEER CREEK CABIN (WY)
DEER CREEK CABIN (WY)

About Deer Creek Cabin (WY)

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.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jan 1 to Apr 30

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: DECC
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night

Reviews (14)

What Guests Are Saying

Deer Creek Cabin offers a great experience with beautiful, secluded surroundings and a comfortable wood-burning stove, making it a cozy retreat. Guests appreciated the cabin's proximity to various attractions and the scenic beauty of the area. However, some faced challenges with the gravel road access and issues related to water availability and propane, highlighting the need for clearer communication and improved amenities.

Review Summary

4.4
14 reviews
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64.3%
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Brody E

Verified

February 7, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

5

Great experience to stay at this cabin. Great sights to see and close to everything.

Stan B

Verified

January 14, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

4

Great location for sure. Hadn't been up the Grey's River in a spell. Secluded from the main road and fenced in. Love it.

Rebecca H

Verified

October 31, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

5

We really enjoyed our stay at Deer Creek Guard Station. We didn't use the propane heater as the wood burning stove was quite adequate even though nights were in the low 20s. The cabin was very comfortable. The area around it was remote and beautiful. We loved it and would not hesitate to do it again.

The only drawback is the gravel road to the cabin. It was 13 miles long and extremely rutted. 13 miles took 40 minutes. Just be prepared 🙂

Dainius S

Verified

October 4, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

1

The cabin was a total disappointment. It had no water and no propane, so the only advantage of staying there was that we didn't need to pitch our tent. The description says "In winter no water is available", but the water is actually turned of on Labor Day already (which I do not consider as the start of the winter!). To be completely fair, this particular detail was mentioned in one place of description, so I guess it is also partially on me for not noticing. I have also received an email about it, but by that time it was already too late to change anything. Unfortunately the propane was also out so nothing worked - fridge, lights, heating. I have received the condition report while already on the way and had no chance of printing and filling it out. Even if I had the chance to print it - the place where we should return it is one hour drive from the cabin (in the opposite direction of where we were going). Guys, we are in the 2024 - please make the condition report digital!

Moreover, during the reservation it says that you will receive the entrance code via email. After the reservation I have received an email, which said that I need to call a phone number in order to receive the reservation code. OK great, so now I had to make sure I have a SIM card, which allows me to call (I am not from US) and that I have good enough reception on my way there. Finally, I did receive the code via email just few days before the stay...

Ziyu W

Verified

June 24, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

5

The water is not available on early June, 2024. And the mattress had a lot of hairs on it

Kylie W

Verified

September 12, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

5

This is a lovely property with a ton of room! Initially I thought this was one of those cabin communities with like 6 cabins in a loop, but no it’s just a single cabin with a good plot of land.

There were two picnic tables, an out house, two sheds, an OHV trailhead, fire pit, large stack of cut wood for use, and the cabin itself.

WARNING: YOU NEED A CODE to get in. I had gotten a lot of emails saying I would get a final email 4 days before with a code but I never saw that email. So before your trip CALL THEM to get the code. I never saw the inside the of the cabin but the lot was beautiful and I’m excited to come back and try again!

Grayson L

Verified

June 23, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

5

Deer Creek is a great little cabin located in a beautiful part of the forest, with amazing views from the front porch. It's right off the FS road and easy to get to. Something to keep in mind is that the kitchen is very small and contains few pots/pans/utensils, so be sure to bring what you need to prepare meals. There is plenty of wood for the wood-burning stove, as well as a propane heater and lighting. The bathroom with shower and hot water (when water is operational during the warmer months) is a major plus. The cabin is close to Alpine, WY which has a great grocery store for any supplies you might need. The FS has done a great job of keeping it close to what it looked like when it was built in the 1930's and has a lot of charm. I've stayed in a number of these FS cabins in various regions, and this is among one of my favorites for access, beautiful setting, historic architecture, and amenities.

Fabrice R

Verified

October 22, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

5

Very well equipped cabin. A great place to have a break

Travis S

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

5

An amazing spot. More well stocked than I expected. When we went, (6/22) the propane fridge wasn't working, but it wasn't a big deal for us. We kept the drinks in the ice cold creek and kept the rest in our cooler. Beautiful isolation.

Allison G

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: DECC

4

We love the cabin! This is our 2nd time at deer creek. We came early in June and missed the horses. The woodpecker in the wall made the stay even more interesting!

Location Deer Creek Cabin (WY)

Address:
671 North Washington
Afton, WY, 83110
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 43.0706 / -110.833

Elevation: 1912 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

This facility is experiencing a TEMPORARY WATER OUTAGE and intermittent construction on site. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water. Due to this the internal Bathroom facilities are also not accessible. There is however a pump toilet available directly adjacent to the building.4-7 days prior to your reservation you will receive an e-mail with your cabin code, condition report and a rules and regulations page. Please read through the rules and regulations page carefully. Fill out and return the completed condition report to the Greys River Ranger District following your stay. If you have any questions please contact the District Office at any time Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding weekends and Federal Holidays) at 671 N. Washington, Afton, WY 83110 or by phone at (307)886-5300. Check in time is 2 pm, check out time is 11 am.

General

Spring and fall access is not guaranteed, depending on weather and road conditions

General

Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility

General

You are responsible for cleaning the cabin, please leave it at least as clean as you found it or better. No smoking within the cabins is permitted. 

General

This site cannot accommodate any additional RV’s or Trailers due to the capacity of the septic system. 

General

Winter access is by snowmobile only on a groomed trail

General

No cell phone coverage or electricity is available.

General

In the winter no water is available, bring plenty for drinking, cooking and cleaning. In winter, no water is available

General

Off-road vehicles are allowed on designated trails only. A Wyoming ORV or snowmobile permit is required for each vehicle. The permits and free Motor Vehicle Use Maps are available online, the District Office or Alpine Visitor Center in Alpine. 

General

Beware of poisonous chemicals used to control rodent population

General

Forest Service horses may be in the pasture (typically throughout June). Do not feed Forest Service horses, and watch young children if horses are nearby. The cabin is surrounded by the pasture without any separation, so loose horses may get into anything left outside, including garbage or vehicles. You may choose to unpack your vehicle at the cabin but then park it outside the gate. Public use stock corral is available at the back of the station, water access: Deer Creek runs east of the cabin, bring your own water bucket. Hay brought onto the Forest must be certified weed-free. Please remove any unused hay when you leave the cabin. 
Out of state horses must have a current Coggins test.

General

Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle, making sure to leave nothing exposed.

General

Firewood at this location is for use at this cabin only.
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.

General

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

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