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About Muddy Guard Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Kitchen
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Reviews (48)
What Guests Are Saying
The Muddy Guard Cabin offers a well-maintained, rustic retreat with essential amenities like electric heat, a fridge, and kitchen appliances, making it a comfortable choice for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors appreciate the beautiful surroundings, numerous hiking trails, and the cabin's historical charm, with many returning for repeated stays. Some minor issues, such as a broken stove door and limited water supply, were noted, but overall, guests enjoyed their stays and found the cabin a great value for its price.
What Guests Are Saying
The Muddy Guard Cabin offers a well-maintained, rustic retreat with essential amenities like electric heat, a fridge, and kitchen appliances, making it a comfortable choice for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors appreciate the beautiful surroundings, numerous hiking trails, and the cabin's historical charm, with many returning for repeated stays. Some minor issues, such as a broken stove door and limited water supply, were noted, but overall, guests enjoyed their stays and found the cabin a great value for its price.
Review Summary
Karen K
VerifiedJuly 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
This was our sixth visit in ten years and as usual, perfect. We enjoyed many hikes, reading and relaxing. We appreciate the care renters and Forest Service personnel give to keep the cabin in such good condition. People coming for the first time should know there is a coffee maker, microwave, toaster along with a few plates and cups. Since there isn't a water supply, suggest bringing disposable dinnerware. Stove door is broken and the heater in the main room doesn't work. Forest Service has this on their list to be addressed.
The Muddy Guard Cabin is a gem.
aaron j
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
Nice relaxing cabin. No running water.
Jordan C
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
Love this cabin! Have been coming for a few years now. Has more than you would think and well taken care of!
Steve M
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
Clean, rustic, open and quiet. A true slice of Americana.
Becky W
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
Enjoyed time. Was disappointed that someone has already broken the oven door. So, it does not seal. Did like the new bunk beds, but would rather be able to drop them down, especially with littles. (Ladders bolted down). The two electric heaters one in small bedroom blows only cold air, other in kitchen doesn't do anything. Fireplace is nice for heating, but don't always want to use with littles. I have enjoyed this cabin over the years. Very relaxing.
Shelby B
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
Wonderful place to stay and enjoy the outdoors
Dave M
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Even though it was -11 degrees one morning and -13 degrees another outside, the woodstove was able to keep us warm. It's a nice little cabin that has a lot of history. The Forest Service has maintained it well.
Thomas S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
This is a wildly beautiful place. There are several trailheads within an hour. No cell service whatsoever.
Rachel H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
Love this place!
Lloyd L
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD
Cabin was clean and well equipped, we had a great time! Make sure to check out the Crazy Woman Canyon just next door. We also hiked the trail to James T. Saban Fire Lookout, short, but challenging, great views of the area.
Location Muddy Guard Cabin
Address:
Powder River Ranger District, 1415 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY, 82834
United States
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take Wyoming State Highway 16 west 24 miles. Turn left on Crazy Woman Road (FSR 33), travel 400 feet, turn right on Forest Service Road 473. Visitors will use a gate to access the cabin. Please keep the gate closed.
Elevation: 2377 feet
26 mi drive to downtown Buffalo (about 33 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Entry is by combination lock; contact the ranger district at (307) 684-7806 during office hours for combination
- No drinking water available
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
- Please clean cabin before leaving; cleaning supplies are provided
- Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
- Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026