Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234454
When Muddy Guard Cabin reopens
Muddy Guard Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 84 open for online reservation · 97 reserved · 2 closed.
Where the open windows are
54.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 84 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online54.1%
Open site-nights84 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)97 / 181
Weekday openings61
Weekend openings23
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 61 fall on weekdays and 23 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October shows no online availability. 0 of 31 tracked site-nights are open there — 29 reserved, 2 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no cabin is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 84 |
This cabin currently has 84 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 28
Next open weekendFri · Dec 11
October0 of 31 · no online availability
The next bookable night is Sep 28; the first open weekend starts Dec 11. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
84 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Muddy Guard Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 11 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 10 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | Yes | 84 | 34 nights | Sep 28, Sep 30, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +72 more |
About Muddy Guard Cabin
Overview
Muddy Guard Cabin dates back to the late 1930s and offers views of wildflower-topped meadows and snow-capped mountains. Originally used as a Forest Service guard station, the quaint cabin appeals to those looking for a peaceful getaway with hiking, horseback riding and fishing.
Winter access is possible, but only by cross country skis, snowmobiles or snowshoes along a 200-yard stretch of road.
Recreation
Fishing in Muddy Creek is enjoyable and various trails for hiking and mountain biking can be found in the area. Horseback riders appreciate the convenience of keeping horses at the cabin and heading out on surrounding trails.
Facilities
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the cabin is made of peeled logs with saddle corner notching. Outside, a horse corral and hitching post are available. Inside is a kitchen and two bedrooms. One bedroom is furnished with two bunkbeds and the other has a double bed. The kitchen comes with an electric cooking stove, a wood stove for heat, a small refrigerator and a grey water sink. Furniture includes a sofa, dining table and chairs and a dresser. Cleaning supplies, a snow shovel, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm and fire alarms are also included.
No drinking water is available. Guests should bring water, bedding, cooking and eating utensils, trash bags, matches, a first aid kit and firewood.
Natural Features
The cabin is situated in a large open meadow near Muddy Creek at about 7,800 feet elevation. A dense forest of lodgepole pine surrounds the meadow. A short distance northeast lies Crazy Woman Canyon.
Moose, deer and elk may be spotted in the area. Summer climates are typically warm days in the 70s and 80s and cool nights.
1 monitored cabin1 with hookupsMax party 6
Getting there
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take Wyoming State Highway 16 west 24 miles. Turn left on Crazy Woman Road (FSR 33), travel 400 feet, turn right on Forest Service Road 473. Visitors will use a gate to access the cabin. Please keep the gate closed.
Powder River Ranger District, 1415 Fort Street, Buffalo, WY 82834307-684-7806
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234454 · facility
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Muddy Guard Cabin?
Reservations for Muddy Guard Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 84 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (45.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Muddy Guard Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Muddy Guard Cabin?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 10 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Muddy Guard Cabin?
February 2027, with 23 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.
When is the next open date at Muddy Guard Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 28 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Dec 11. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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