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.

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WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT, MT★ 4.4 (14 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

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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

Best: 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

Best: December-March

Winter sports available during cabin's open winter months

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Grizzly bear and American black bear present in area; also wapiti, pronghorn, and American pika

Location

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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

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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

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How much does Cabin Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Cabin Creek Cabin costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cabin Creek Cabin open?+
Cabin Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cabin Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cabin Creek Cabin?+
Cabin Creek Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cabin Creek Cabin?+
Cabin Creek Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cabin Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cabin Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cabin Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Cabin Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$65 /night★ 4.4 (14)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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