A Historic Motel in Pinedale, WY
The Log Cabin Motel is proud to be on the National Register of Historic Places since 1993. The original "Camp O' the Pines” was built in 1929 by local businessman Walter Scott and is recognized as the longest continuously operated lodging property in Pinedale, Wyoming.
Like many structures of historic significance, the motel has worn a few hats over the years. In harsh winters, expectant mothers would stay until they delivered their babies, knowing the local doctor couldn't reach their snow-packed ranches. Early guests often did their own cleaning and some paid for rooms in trade, helping paint or make repairs. Legend tells the property once changed hands in a poker game!
In the late 1930s, the cabins were remodeled and indoor plumbing was added, ready to welcome the growing surge of tourists arriving by automobile from throughout the country to see Wyoming's magnificent scenery.
The Log Cabin Motel Today
Owners Sofia & Forest Welcome You
We are delighted to have you join us at The Log Cabin Motel as you travel throughout the Wind River Range and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
We've owned and operated this special property since 2006, caring for it with intention and respect. Over the years, we've made thoughtful updates while preserving the historic character and individuality of each cabin.
We welcome every guest with true Western hospitality and a personal, down-to-earth approach to service. Our focus is simple: exceptionally clean cabins, beautifully kept grounds, and the small, thoughtful details that make your time in Wyoming feel easy, comfortable, and memorable.
We know your Wind River Range adventures are the kind of memories that last—and get shared for generations. That's why we offer a complimentary Adventure Guide with ideas for hikes, day trips, scenic overlooks, and unforgettable places to explore.
We're here to help you experience the magic of this wilderness, fill each day with discovery, and listen to the stories you bring back. Around here, it's the moments that matter most—so let's make them wonderful.
- Sofia & Forest Wakefield
“True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guests.”
Wyoming Office of Tourism recently named The Log Cabin Motel among the 10 most historic accommodations in WY
The Log Cabin Motel has operated continuously since 1929, making it the longest-running lodging property in Wyoming, and one of ten properties named among the most historic accommodations in the state by the Wyoming Office of Tourism.
The motel began as "Camp O' the Pines," built in 1929 by local businessman Walter Scott. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1993 and holds the distinction of being the longest continuously operated lodging property in Wyoming.
The early decades of the property tell a vivid story of frontier-era Wyoming. During severe winters, expectant mothers stayed at the cabins when snowpack made ranch roads impassable for doctors.
Some guests paid for their rooms in trade, pitching in to paint or make repairs. In the late 1930s, the cabins were remodeled and fitted with indoor plumbing, positioning the property to receive the growing wave of automobile tourists arriving to see Wyoming's scenery.
Legend holds that the property once changed hands in a poker game.
Current owners Sofia and Forest Wakefield have operated the motel since 2006, focusing on three priorities: exceptionally clean cabins, well-kept grounds, and the small details that make a stay feel easy and personal. They have made thoughtful updates over the years while preserving the distinct character of each individual cabin. Every guest receives a complimentary Adventure Guide with ideas for hikes, day trips, and scenic overlooks across the Wind River Range and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.