Muddy Guard Cabin, Buffalo, WY

Muddy Guard Cabin is located in the Powder River Ranger District of the Bighorn National Forest (2 hrs 9 min northwest of Casper, WY) with an elevation of 7,808 feet. The site is open all year. There is a fee of $40.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (34)

4.8 out of 5

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4 star		6%
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@MirandaS128655 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #1

Always love our time at the cabin!

@BeckyW5017392 · Camped on May 3, 2024 at Campsite #1

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

@ShannonD253581 · Camped on Apr 24, 2024 at Campsite #1

We were pleasantly surprised with this cabin. We were expecting a much more "rough it" kind of situation but there were excellent electric heaters, lots of wood for the stove, cooking supplies (pots, pans, etc) and even a coffee pot! We loved our time at Muddy Guard.

@BrentM7416670 · Camped on Mar 24, 2024 at Campsite #1

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

@TylerJ8710407 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #1

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

@DavidT5110185 · Camped on Jan 25, 2024 at Campsite #1

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.

@RonaldA8285236 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #1

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

@TonyaS9161710 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #1

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

@CandiceW292985 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #1

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 :)

@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Nov 6, 2022 at Campsite #1

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

@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Sep 11, 2022 at Campsite #1

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.

@JoleenR4103192 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #1

everything was clean, the firewood was stocked and we all had a great time. This camping trip was very special as my dad (86) had not stayed in this cabin since he was 9yr old and to have hi children, grandchildren and great grandchildren there with him was such a blessing.

@RonH1908399 · Camped on Jun 3, 2022 at Campsite #1

awesome!

@RomanB4479160 · Camped on Apr 10, 2022 at Campsite #1

The road to access the cabin was buried under 6 inches of snow so it was inaccessible and i was out the money for the cabin and had to pay for accommodations elsewhere

@SallyP1935943 · Camped on Feb 18, 2022 at Campsite #1

Will be staying again. Always enjoyable

@SusanT9565595 · Camped on Jan 12, 2022 at Campsite #1

They have pretty much everything you could need! Firewood provided as well. Very cozy and quiet and a wonderful getaway.

@SusanT577 · Camped on Jan 12, 2022 at Campsite #1

They have pretty much everything you could need! Firewood provided as well. Very cozy and quiet and a wonderful getaway.

@SydneyR700 · Camped on Jan 7, 2022 at Campsite #1

All as expected- great experience

@SydneyR9163454 · Camped on Jan 7, 2022 at Campsite #1

All as expected- great experience

@BreannaP995583 · Camped on Oct 2, 2021 at Campsite #1

Beautiful and cozy as always!

@JudyJ5041686 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #1

This is such an amazing offer to the public - the cabin is well cared for and the amenities are outstanding. What a wonderful experience. This is the third time we have rented this cabin and each time I am impressed with the way the previous user has left the cabin, it is always clean, the site is clean, the bathroom is in top shape, overall this is one of the highlights of visitors for us. Thank You so much

@JudyJ962 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #1

@BryanK496 · Camped on Jun 19, 2021 at Campsite #1

This is a very special place and we felt fortunate to have experienced an absolutely wonderful five nights at the Muddy Guard. We spent a lot of time exploring nearby forest service roads and saw moose, elk and deer. We also spent a lot of time just enjoying the cabin and "yard." We very much appreciate the Forest Service keeping the cabin in such good shape for many to enjoy. It's a true gem. If only there weren't so many ATV's out there having fun.

@AustinH286 · Camped on May 30, 2021 at Campsite #1

This cabin is more of a home than rustic cabin! We stopped for one night on the way through Wyoming but loved it enough we will make a trip back. We were there over Memorial Day so there was a lot of campers in the surrounding area. There was some UTV traffic during the day but perfect in the evening and morning.

@RobertP952 · Camped on May 16, 2021 at Campsite #1

Wonderful place! Nice to have a cabin with electric heat, lights, a fridge, stove/oven and microwave. Also has a huge sink for cleaning but does not have running water. You have to call to get the combination but they will not give it to you if you are more than 72 hours out from your stay. I have Verizon & was able to get & send texts although delayed at times. Forest Service wants the fridge unplugged and doors open when leaving so close the doors and plug in as soon as you get there. People take very good care of this place. Nice supplies although I am glad I had brought paper towels. The mattress in the master was comfy. The room with the bunks was huge. That used to be a garage which is why it looks added on. I laughed when I saw the size of the dresser. Was this for the Brady Bunch? Nice pit toilet. Fairly new and clean. Good supply of wood but I prefer the electric heat. Less work although noisy. Chair by fireplace is pretty nasty. I would not even put stuff on it temporarily. Needs cushions replaced or reupholstered. It probably should be put in the bunk room as it blocks the wall heater and is in the way but I didn't want to rock the cabin. Nice views with a creek nearby and all kinds of different birds. If only I had 3 more seconds to take a photo of that bluebird! Downside are the roads nearby especially the one right by the cabin. I didn't have an issue with ATVs going by as others mentioned but I can see that is a big issue during warmer months. It would be a big downside if you are easily annoyed. Crazy Woman Canyon is closed right now which I was hoping to go down. Forest Service needs to update the photos to show what a wonderful cabin this is. The current grainy small photos do not do it justice! If you are trying to decide between this and Pole Creek cabin this is better for all the amenities at only $5 more. So surprising to get all these amenities for the price compared to other locations. Thanks Powder River Ranger District!

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