Cabin Creek Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: West Yellowstone, MT, MT
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (74 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cabin Creek Campground is located near the Madison River, in southwestern Montana. It is just 25 minutes from West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park’s west entrance. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.The campground is situated across the road from the Madison River, between Hebgen and Earthquake Lakes.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Cabin Creek Campground sits just 25 minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance with excellent access to the Madison River, Cabin Creek Trail, and Earthquake Lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities in southwestern Montana.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bighorn sheep, and bald eagles are present in the area. American white pelicans and common mergansers also inhabit the region.
Insider tips for Cabin Creek Campground: Book early as it is a federal campground with high demand The 6-mile Cabin Creek Trail starts at the campground and is open to hikers and horseback riders Earthquake Lake is accessible within three miles of the campground
Skip Cabin Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups are available at most sites. You visit outside May through October—campground is closed seasonally. You want car camping beyond tent sites—only tent camping available.
Best time to visit Cabin Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Beaver Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt) (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Spring Creek Camp Area (MT), Cabin Creek Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cabin Creek Campground
Cell signal at Cabin Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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 Campground is located near the Madison River, in southwestern Montana. It is just 25 minutes from West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park’s west entrance. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.The campground is situated across the road from the Madison River, between Hebgen and Earthquake Lakes.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as it is a federal campground with high demand
The 6-mile Cabin Creek Trail starts at the campground and is open to hikers and horseback riders
Earthquake Lake is accessible within three miles of the campground
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From West Yellowstone, travel 8 miles north on Highway 191, then 14 miles west on Highway 287.
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.
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