A National Historic Place, The Log Cabin Motel features self-contained log cabins. This "cabin camp" was built in 1929, and has become one of the oldest historical sites in Pinedale.

The cabins were originally built and owned by Walter Scott, who also owned the Pinedale Cash Store and the Scott Stage Company. He built the motel with the help of craftsmen and people who needed to pay off their debts at his store. Mr. Scott built 8 cabins in a U shape, with a bathhouse in the center. Cabins 1 thru 7 were originally two-unit cabins. Unit 8 was originally the central bathhouse. Cabin 9 was originally the summer laundry cabin and workshop. The log house that contains units 10 and 11 was originally the Klein home, and was built in 1927. Cabin 12 was built in 2007 and has a peek-a-boo view of the Wind River Mountain Range.

These historic cabins have served many purposes, with many interesting events having taken place here. In earlier times due to the harsh winters, it was nearly impossible for the local doctor to travel to ranches, so local women would stay at the motel until their babies were born. Most guests who stayed at the motel did their own cleaning. Some who could not pay their bill would do minor repairs and painting in return for lodging. In the 1930's, the cabins were remodeled so that each cabin contained two rooms, and indoor plumbing was added.

Since then, the motel has had numerous owners, and actually changed hands in a poker game. A train robber (who is now in the Cowboy Hall of Fame) also spent the night here. Today, The Log Cabin Motel is on the National Historic Registry, and all cabins are kept in the Spirit of the Old West.

GREEN PRODUCTS, RECYCLING, ENERGY EFFICIENCY and LAND CONSERVATION

This nationally registered Historic Log Cabin Motel is owned by Sofia and Forest Wakefield. Their commitment is to operate a truly sustainable and green operation. We only use plant-based cleaning products in all of our cleaning practices. For many years, the owners consulted commercial and government organizations in "Greening the Cleaning" as well as writing two EPA reports on this subject.

Here in Pinedale our recycling center processes everything but GLASS. In each cabin you will find a blue bin for your recyclables as well as a list of items you can keep out of the landfill by recycling!

You can contribute to our energy efficiency by hanging your towels for another day's use, turn down your heat, as well as switch off your lights, TV and computer when you leave your cabin.

Our drinking water comes from our pristine Fremont Lake and is naturally cleaned and treated by infrared light. Please reduce the use of bottled water while in our town and drink our fresh mountain water!

The Wyoming Land Trust is a private non-profit land conservation trust based in Pinedale which is working to secure open spaces, wildlife habitat and traditional agricultural land in our county and our state. We donate $.50 per night per occupied cabin to support their efforts.