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Muddy Guard Cabin

MUDDY GUARD CABIN kitchen and dining room
MUDDY GUARD CABIN wood burning stove
MUDDY GUARD CABIN Bunk beds
Muddy Guard main bedroom
MUDDY GUARD CABIN

Featured amenities

Kitchen

About Muddy Guard Cabin

Muddy Guard Cabin dates back to the late 1930s and offers views of wildflower-topped meadows and snow-capped mountains. Originally used as a Forest Service guard station, the quaint cabin appeals to those looking for a peaceful getaway with hiking, horseback riding and fishing. Winter access is possible, but only by cross country skis, snowmobiles or snowshoes along a 200-yard stretch of road.

Number of accommodations: 1

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2026 (Current year)

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

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Site Details

Up to 6 guests
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Reviews (43)

What Guests Are Saying

Muddy Guard Cabin offers a rustic yet well-equipped experience, featuring amenities like electric heat, a refrigerator, and cooking supplies. Guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings and the cabin's cleanliness, along with its historical charm. While some noted potential issues with nearby roads and limited cell service, overall, visitors had a great time enjoying the outdoors and making lasting memories.

Review Summary

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Becky W

Verified

May 12, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

5

We had a very relaxing time. Enjoyed your new oven/stove. The arrangement of things was nice and enjoyed our time.

Brent M

Verified

April 2, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

4

We love Muddy Guard! Such a great and relaxing place where we can unplug and enjoy God’s creation.

Tyler J

Verified

March 26, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

5

The cabin was amazing! Plenty of firewood and very clean! Thats all we needed!

David T

Verified

February 2, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

5

Cabin was clean and equipped sufficient for a remote cabin rental. Range works nicely, oven does not as we were planning to use it for cinnamon rolls (didn't detract from our experience!). A moose in the willows near cabin. Pole Ck ski trails were skiable contrary to lack of snow around the cabin. Do like the looks of the Pole Ck Cabin...may try that sometime. USFS office staff person very personable.

Ronald A

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

5

It a nice place to have as a base, easy to get to other sights and places from the cabin.

Tonya S

Verified

June 20, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

5

Bring water. Has assortment of dishes and pans. Small fridge, microwave and coffee pot. Has heat. More spacious than expected! Wonderful experience!!

candice w

Verified

May 1, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

5

I know there is not enough pictures of this cabin to do it justice, but this cabin is pretty big with two rooms one single room and two bunk beds. The bunk bedroom has plenty of room for the kids to play games or even set up a little tent. If you use GPS it will tell you to turn into the hill but there is a road that has a sign for muddy creek and also says parking. Then take a right at the fork. If there is any kind of snow you will get stuck so just use left side of to drive on. Cabin is clean with a fireplace frig and a sink (but now water make sure u bring water) and out house and little shed that has firewood cut up. I will definitely come back to this cabin soon :)

James H

Verified

December 1, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

5

Just like Little House in the Prairie, but up on the mountain. Rustic, nice wood stove with electric heat back up. Newer pit toilets take away the ambiance of the old two holer but nice addition. Close to highway but off grid feeling

Addie Heintz

Addie Heintz

October 1, 2022

4
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Steve M

Verified

September 22, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MUDDY GUARD

5

Been staying at Muddy Guard cabin since 2015 and have always had a great experience. The location is convenient and the cabin itself has everything you need unless you cannot live without indoor plumbing. Has a big deep sink with a drain, so just bring some large water containers with a spigot and you have a sink with water! The vault toilet is about as nice as it can be. 5 beds, stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge and now, hard wired room heaters! The fire pit is great and can easily be cooked upon.
We will continue to stay here as long as are able.

Location Muddy Guard Cabin

Address:
Powder River Ranger District, 1415 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY, 82834
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.1594 / -106.912

Elevation: 2377 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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