About Mccain Cabin
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. 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. The…
- 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/…
- Managed by: Bridger-Teton National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi south of Hoback, WY · 43.12, -110.71667
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccain Guard Station | ATV road | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Little Greys/Waterdog Lake | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 14.8 mi |
| Bailey Creek | Horse | 0.4 mi | 8.1 mi |
| Big Spring | Horse | 1.0 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Phosphate | Horse | 1.7 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Stump Lake-Stewart | Horse | 2.1 mi | 6.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.6 mi
Propane: 16.8 mi
Camps nearby
- McCain Guard Station 0.3 mi
- Waterdog Lake Hunting Camp 1 mi
- Hunting Camp 3.2 mi
- Dispersed spot · 11 mi SE of Hoback 5.5 mi
- Hunting Camp 6.6 mi
- Lynx Creek Campground 6.7 mi