USDA Forest Service · Wyoming
Mccain Cabin
USDA Forest Service · Wyoming, United States
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,900 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MCCAIN GUARD STATION (NFSR 10275) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Nearest town
- AFTON
- Address
- 671 North Washington, AFTON, WY, 83110
- Phone
- 307-886-5300
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
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About
Overview
McCain Guard Station is a rustic cabin that is popular year-round. In summer, hikers and horseback riders frequent the cabin, and snowmobile enthusiasts make use of the cabin throughout the winter. Several trails are nearby, and the open meadows offer gentle sledding for younger riders. Winter access in by snowmobile only on a groomed trail.
Constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the cabin welcomes guests to experience the rustic getaway with impressive scenery.
Recreation
Numerous creeks and the Little Greys River meander through the area, offering fishing opportunities. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails are also in the vicinity. This includes Big Springs Trail and the 9-mile Bailey Creek Trail along a portion of the designated Wild and Scenic Snake River Headwaters. Motorbikes are allowed on nearby Telephone Pass trail from 7/1-9/10.
Facilities
The nonelectric two-room dwelling fits six overnight guests and no additional guests may camp outside. A vault toilet, picnic table and fire ring are located outside behind the cabin.
Bunkbeds with mattresses are provided. The kitchen has basic amenities including a propane cook top, propane lighting and a table and chairs. A woodstove and propane heater are also provided, with firewood stacked for winter.
No water is available, and dishes, pots, pans and utensils are not provided. Recommended items to bring include drinking water, garbage bags, dish soap, dish towels, toilet paper, a flashlight, sleeping bags and pillows and cleaning products such as bleach or disinfectant.
Natural Features
Nestled in a mountain valley at 6,900 feet in elevation, the cabin is perched near a creek that flows into Little Greys River. Pines line the hillsides, but no trees are near enough to offer natural shade to the cabin complex.
Deer, moose, elk, eagles and sandhill cranes are among the wildlife likely to be seen. An abundance of wildflowers color the landscape in summer.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public lands for outdoor recreation. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states.
Nearby Attractions
The cabin is 23 miles from Alpine, where the nearest grocery store, gas station and restaurant are located. Due to gravel mountain roads, this drive takes over an hour.
Fees
Fee changes are upcoming and in progress at this cabin. The rates are as follows.
Summer- Peak Season: (May 1-Sept 30)
2025: $50/ Night
2026: $60/night
2027-Future: $70/night
Winter- (October 1- April 30)
2025-2026: $50/night
2026-2027: $50/night
2027-Future: $60/night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 13° | -8° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 16° | -12° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 20° | 5° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 25° | 10° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 31° | 22° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 43° | 30° | 84° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 52° | 38° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 51° | 43° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 44° | 27° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 32° | 7° | 70° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 16° | -5° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 13° | 0° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Bailey Creek Trailhead · 0.4 mi as the crow flies
Bailey Creek 8.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Little Greys River Trailhead · 3.6 mi as the crow flies
Deadman Peak 9.3 mi Hike, Little Greys River 4.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Stump Lake Trailhead · 6.8 mi as the crow flies
Stump Lake-Stewart 6.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Trail Creek Trailhead - Greys River · 7.4 mi as the crow flies
Trail Creek 8.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Middle Ridge North Trailheads · 7.9 mi as the crow flies
Middle Ridge 17 mi Hike · Drive there
All 579 trails in Bridger-Teton National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- East Table Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Station Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 12 sites
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