Cabin Creek Cabin
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT, MT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cabin Creek Cabin is a primitive, rustic, single-room structure that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It offers a few basic amenities, so guests will need to bring most of their own supplies and gear to ensure an enjoyable experience. Cabin Creek Cabin is closed during the spring season due to weather and trail conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cabin-creek-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps cabin offering primitive, rustic accommodations near West Yellowstone with access to hiking, horseback riding, and winter sports. Basic amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bear and American black bear present in area; also wapiti, pronghorn, and American pika
Insider tips for Cabin Creek Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Access requires hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding via U.S. Highway 287 to Forest Service Road 681 and Red Canyon Trailhead Bring most of your own supplies and gear due to primitive nature of facility
Skip Cabin Creek Cabin if: Expecting hookups or developed amenities. Visiting spring season when cabin is closed due to weather and trail conditions. Unable to arrange own transportation to trailhead.
Best time to visit Cabin Creek Cabin: June-October — Cabin operates June through March, but official season listed as May through October; summer and fall provide optimal access via hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. December-March — Winter sports available during cabin's open winter months.
Nearby campgrounds: Cabin Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Rainbow Point Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt) (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Spring Creek Camp Area (MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cabin Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Cabin Creek Cabin (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.
Cabin Creek Cabin is a primitive, rustic, single-room structure that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It offers a few basic amenities, so guests will need to bring most of their own supplies and gear to ensure an enjoyable experience. Cabin Creek Cabin is closed during the spring season due to weather and trail conditions.
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 as this is a federal campground with high demand
Access requires hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding via U.S. Highway 287 to Forest Service Road 681 and Red Canyon Trailhead
Bring most of your own supplies and gear due to primitive nature of facility
Cabin operates June through March, but official season listed as May through October; summer and fall provide optimal access via hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding
Winter sports available during cabin's open winter months
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 →
Summer access from West Yellowstone: Hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding : Take U.S. Highway 287 to Forest Service Road 681, Red Canyon Rd, then to the Red Canyon Trailhead. Follow trail #205 approximately 5 miles to the junction with Cabin Creek Trail, then an additional 1 mile to the cabin. This is a backcountry cabin, expect a 6-7 mile hike one way. Motorcycle : Access is possible via motorcycle July 16 - Oct 14 only due to motorized trail restrictions. Take U.S. Highway 287 to Fores
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Cabin Creek Cabin cost per night?+
What season is Cabin Creek Cabin open?+
Does Cabin Creek Cabin have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Cabin Creek Cabin?+
How do I make reservations at Cabin Creek Cabin?+
What is the cell service like at Cabin Creek Cabin?+
What season is Cabin Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.