Box Y Lodge & Guest Ranch

Box Y Lodge & Guest Ranch is a remote wilderness lodge in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, sitting at 7,000 feet between the Salt River and Wyoming Mountain Ranges, about 28 miles east of Alpine on the Greys River Road. The lodge operates in both summer and winter formats with rustic log cabins, family-style meals, and direct backcountry access. The right fit is travelers wanting a genuinely remote Wyoming wilderness retreat, multi-day stays, and disconnection from cell service. The wrong fit is anyone wanting Jackson-town nightlife, full-resort amenities, or a single-night stay.

What you get

A working guest ranch in deep wilderness. Lodging in rustic log cabins with the standard ranch amenities (beds, wood stoves in some, basic plumbing). Family-style hearty meals served three times a day, included with stays. Direct horseback, hiking, and fishing access on the Greys River system in summer; snowmobile-access-only operation in winter (the road is unplowed past a certain point). The lodge has run for decades; the family operation knows the country.

Why people stay here

Three reasons. First, the remoteness. Few Wyoming lodges put you this far into the backcountry while still providing real beds and meals; the disconnect from cell service and town is the experience, not a defect. Second, the access. Greys River fishing is among the better cutthroat water in the region; horseback and hiking trails open up routes that day-trippers never reach. Third, the ranch tradition. Multi-day stays with three meals a day and shared dining tables produce the kind of trip rhythm that resort lodging cannot replicate.

How to plan a visit

Reserve well in advance. Multi-night stays are the format; weekend single-night stays are unusual. Confirm cabin type, included meals, and any guided activity options at booking. Bring layers, fishing or hiking gear, and a willingness to be off-grid; cell service is patchy at best. Drive from Alpine on Greys River Road; in winter, the lodge is snowmobile-access-only past Mile 28.

Tradeoffs to know

Three honest tradeoffs. First, this is remote; not the right base for a Jackson-focused trip. Second, winter access requires snowmobile transport. Third, summer mosquitoes and wildlife realities are part of the deal.

Local tip

For summer fishing trips, base at Box Y for three to five nights and rotate Greys River days with horseback or hiking days. The remoteness pays off when you compare to drive-from-Jackson trips that lose half a day to driving each way; Box Y compresses that into camp time. For winter, see the dedicated winter listing.

The verdict

For a remote Wyoming wilderness lodge with rustic cabins, family-style meals, and direct backcountry access in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Box Y Lodge & Guest Ranch is the right call when you want to disconnect. Plan ahead, commit to multiple nights, and embrace the off-grid format.

FAQ

How remote is it?

About 28 miles east of Alpine on Greys River Road; cell service is patchy at best.

Are meals included?

Yes. Family-style meals three times a day.

Is winter access possible?

Yes, by snowmobile only.

Where is it?

Mile Marker 28, Greys River Road, in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.