Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt)
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT, MT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (31 reviews)
Season: May through October
Beaver Creek Cabin is a primitive, rustic cabin located within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, in an area that offers a variety of recreational activities. The cabin is situated 3.5 miles down Forest Service Road 985. The cabin is accessible by vehicle when there is no snow, but it is only by snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes when there is snow.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Remote primitive cabin in Custer Gallatin National Forest with direct access to diverse recreation including fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and winter sports. Located near Hebgen Lake area with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn sheep and mountain goats present in the area. Bald eagles and sandhill cranes also observed nearby—use binoculars and maintain distance.
Insider tips for Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt): Book early—this is a federal campground and the single cabin site fills quickly during May-October season Plan for 3.5 miles down Forest Service Road 985 from Beaver Creek Road; allow extra travel time and verify road conditions before departing Bring your own amenities—RIDB notes you are responsible for several of your own supplies as this is a primitive, rustic cabin
Skip Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt) if: You need hookups—no electric, water, or sewer hookups at the site despite amenities list. You cannot arrange your own winter transportation—winter access requires snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes only. You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt): May-September — Vehicle accessible only when there is no snow; winter access requires snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes. Winter (Dec-Mar) — Designated winter sports zone with snowmobile, ski, and snowshoe access available for experienced winter travelers.
Nearby campgrounds: Cabin Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Beaver Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Cabin Creek Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Wapiti Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt)
Cell signal at Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt) (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Beaver Creek Cabin is a primitive, rustic cabin located within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, in an area that offers a variety of recreational activities. The cabin is situated 3.5 miles down Forest Service Road 985. The cabin is accessible by vehicle when there is no snow, but it is only by snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes when there is snow.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground and the single cabin site fills quickly during May-October season
Plan for 3.5 miles down Forest Service Road 985 from Beaver Creek Road; allow extra travel time and verify road conditions before departing
Bring your own amenities
RIDB notes you are responsible for several of your own supplies as this is a primitive, rustic cabin
Vehicle accessible only when there is no snow; winter access requires snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes
Designated winter sports zone with snowmobile, ski, and snowshoe access available for experienced winter travelers
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
Summer access from West Yellowstone: Proceed 8 miles north on U.S. Highway 191. Turn left onto U.S. Highway 287/Hebgen Lake Road and continue for 14.5 miles. Turn right on Beaver Creek Road/Forest Service Road 985 and drive for 3.5 miles. The cabin access road is on the right side of Beaver Creek Road. The cabin is 300 yards down the access road. You must open a locked gate to enter the access road. The combo for the gate is the same combo provided to unlock the cabin in the confirmation letter.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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