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McCain Guard Station Cabin

The McCain Guard Station is a rustic cabin that is popular year-round, with hikers and horseback riders using it during the summer months and snowmobile enthusiasts using it throughout the winter. Several trails are nearby, and the open meadows offer gentle sledding for younger riders.

This guard station is located 23 miles from Alpine, Wyoming up the Little Greys River Road. The station's visitor capacity is 8 people, on 4 bunk beds. No potable water nor electricity are available at this guard station. There is a propane heater, a propane cook top, and propane lights. Toilet facilities are located outdoors separate from the guard station. Reserve the McCain Guard Station Cabin via Recreation.gov.

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General Information

Year-round opportunities

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

Overnight Use:
Peak Season (May - September): $30 per night (8 people)
Non-Peak (Winter): $40 per night

$30/group size of 8; $40 winter rate

Contact Name: Greys River Ranger District Office

Contact Phone: 307-886-5300

Greys River Ranger District Office, sign, and parking lot

Address: 671 North Washington Street Afton, WY 83110
Phone: 307-886-5300
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.115808

Longitude: -110.713162

Directions

From the Town of Alpine, Wyoming, head east on Greys River Road /Forest Service Road 10138 (FS-10138) and follow it for approximately 8 miles. Turn left at the junction getting onto The Little Greys Road/ FS-10124 and follow it for 12.7 miles then turn left onto FS-10275 to access McCain Guard Station.

Approximate travel details from the Town of Alpine: 22 miles, 37 minutes.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

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Last updated May 15th, 2025