Big Creek Cabin
Custer Gallatin National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: LIVINGSTON, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: May through October
The original Big Creek Cabin was built in 1907 and it still stands on this site. The current cabin, a former guard station, was completed in 1925 and sits right next to the original. Big Creek Cabin is the largest cabin in the Yellowstone District, a 28-by-40 log structure with five rooms and two porches.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic log cabin from 1925 (the largest in Yellowstone District) with rustic charm and direct access to fishing and hiking. Located in a scenic area 34 miles south of Livingston with vehicle access when weather permits.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in the area per iNaturalist research-grade observations. Use standard wildlife precautions, especially at dusk/dawn.
Insider tips for Big Creek Cabin: Book early — federal campground with only 1 site and seasonal operations means limited availability. Bring your own gear and supplies — RIDB notes limited amenities and rustic accommodations. Use high-clearance or 4WD vehicle — RIDB explicitly recommends this for the 5-mile approach on Big Creek Road. Bring firewood or plan to purchase on-site — firewood is available for sale per amenities.
Skip Big Creek Cabin if: You need modern hookups — site explicitly has no hookups.. You have a low-clearance vehicle — high-clearance/4WD strongly recommended for access road.. You prefer developed campgrounds with extensive amenities — rustic cabin requires self-sufficiency..
Best time to visit Big Creek Cabin: May-October — Official operating season. Big Creek Road requires high-clearance/4WD and becomes inaccessible in winter per RIDB directions..
Nearby campgrounds: Windy Pass Cabin (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Window Rock Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Chisholm Campground (Bozeman, MT), Maxey Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Big Creek Cabin (LIVINGSTON, 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.
The original Big Creek Cabin was built in 1907 and it still stands on this site. The current cabin, a former guard station, was completed in 1925 and sits right next to the original. Big Creek Cabin is the largest cabin in the Yellowstone District, a 28-by-40 log structure with five rooms and two porches.
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
federal campground with only 1 site and seasonal operations means limited availability.
Bring your own gear and supplies
RIDB notes limited amenities and rustic accommodations.
Use high-clearance or 4WD vehicle
RIDB explicitly recommends this for the 5-mile approach on Big Creek Road.
Bring firewood or plan to purchase on-site
firewood is available for sale per amenities.
Official operating season. Big Creek Road requires high-clearance/4WD and becomes inaccessible in winter per RIDB directions.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Livingston, drive south on Highway 89 for approximately 34 miles to Big Creek Road and a sign for Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Turn right at the sign and follow Big Creek Road for about 5 miles to the cabin. High-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended. In winter, the road is plowed to Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Park in the small parking lot just west of Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Cross-country skis or snowshoes are required the last half-mile to the cabin from the end of t
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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