Basin Station Cabin
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT, MT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (30 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Basin Station Cabin is a primitive, rustic, two-room structure located in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The adjacent road is heavily traveled. Snow conditions in the fall, winter, and spring may limit access by vehicle.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Year-round cabin access in Custer Gallatin National Forest near West Yellowstone with diverse activities including fishing, boating, and winter sports. Located in prime wildlife viewing area with bison, moose, and coyotes regularly observed nearby.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose and Plains Bison present in the area—maintain distance and use caution, especially during winter when animals concentrate near lower elevations.
Insider tips for Basin Station Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site and year-round demand In winter, park up to 3 miles away and approach via snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile; vehicle access unreliable November-April Summer access: Take US Highway 20 west 6.5 miles from West Yellowstone, then Denny Creek Road 2 miles north
Skip Basin Station Cabin if: You need vehicle access November-April; snow and road conditions severely limit driveway parking. You require hookups—cabin is primitive with no hookups. You expect crowded cabin amenities—two-room structure built for small groups only.
Best time to visit Basin Station Cabin: June-September — Vehicle accessible by standard parking during warmer months; snow conditions limit access fall through spring. December-March — Winter sports available (snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling) though cabin requires 3-mile non-vehicle approach from nearest parking.
Nearby campgrounds: Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday (West Yellowstone, MT), Lonesomehurst Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Cherry Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Rainbow Point Campground (West Yellowstone, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Basin Station Cabin
Cell signal at Basin Station Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Basin Station Cabin is a primitive, rustic, two-room structure located in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The adjacent road is heavily traveled. Snow conditions in the fall, winter, and spring may limit access by vehicle.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with only 1 site and year-round demand
In winter, park up to 3 miles away and approach via snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile; vehicle access unreliable November-April
Summer access: Take US Highway 20 west 6.5 miles from West Yellowstone, then Denny Creek Road 2 miles north
Vehicle accessible by standard parking during warmer months; snow conditions limit access fall through spring
Winter sports available (snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling) though cabin requires 3-mile non-vehicle approach from nearest parking
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Summer directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 6.5 miles. Turn right on Denny Creek Road and continue approximately two miles north. The cabin is located on the right side of the road. Winter directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 7.5 miles. Parking is available at the Buttermilk Trailhead, located approximately one mile up Highway 20 from Denny Creek Road, to the left. Guests will need to ski, snowmobile, o
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Custer Gallatin National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Custer Gallatin National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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