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RV & Site Information
Guests at DEER CREEK CABIN (WY) can enjoy essential amenities including Hot Water: Y, Toilet: Y, and Shower/Bath Type: Shower Stall. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.
Popular activities at this location include Biking, Boating, Camping, and Fishing. The campground's proximity to AFTON offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Wyoming region.
Located in AFTON, Wyoming, DEER CREEK CABIN (WY) provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.
About this place
Overview 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. Recreation Greys River flows just across the road from the cabin, offering prime fishing opportunities. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails begin nearby.Facilities The two-room cabin sleeps six guests. Propane heating and lights are provided. Indoor plumbing is available during the summer months only, from around mid-June through Labor Day weekend. A vault toilet is available next to the cabin for colder months. A picnic table and campfire ring sit next to the cabin. A flush toilet, shower, and sink with drinking water are offered inside the cabin from approximately mid-June to Labor Day. Furnishings include a sink, propane cooktop, propane refrigerator, a table and chairs and three bunkbeds with mattresses. A wood stove and a propane heater are both available. Cooking and eating utensils are not provided. Recommended items to bring include bedding, dishes, pots and pans, utensils, garbage bags, dish soap, dish towels, toilet paper, a flashlight and cleaning products such as bleach or disinfectant. Natural Features Lodgepole pine trees cover the complex, offering partial shade. Scenic views of the Bridger-Teton National Forest abound. Nearby Attractions The closest town for groceries is in Alpine, just 13 miles away.
Getting There
From Afton, WY, take Highway 89 north about 31 miles to Alpine, Wyoming. At Alpine, turn right (East) onto Greys River Road (Forest Road 10138) and travel about 13 miles. The cabin is located on the left (east) side of the road, just past Murphy Creek Campground. Access is along a low-speed gravel road.