The cabin is indeed rustic and firewood is available, if needed, by the office for a charge. There is no phone signal in the area of the cabin, nor wifi, but that will probably be fine if you're coming out here for solitude. The hours at the cafe near the museum do not go that late so do not count on a meal there if spending extended time out on the trails during the day and arriving back lateish. Full kitchen in the cabin is sufficient for making meals. Great location for accessing the trails of the park!