Crandall Creek Cabin

Custer Gallatin National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Livingston, MT, MT

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (26 reviews)

Season: May through October

A historic cabin known as Bennett Creek Cabin was located over a mile from this site, but it was recently replaced with the current Crandall Creek Cabin, a traditional log structure. This cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests should be prepared to bring most of the supplies and gear they need for a comfortable stay. Access to the cabin is via a semi-primitive dirt road.

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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crandall-creek-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic log cabin with rustic accommodations and great scenery in a remote location. Google reviewers praise its excellent maintenance and peaceful natural setting for reconnecting with nature.

Wildlife alert: Red-tailed Hawk, Canada Jay, Great Gray Owl, Townsend's Solitaire, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area. Note: Cattle herds have been reported by campers.

Insider tips for Crandall Creek Cabin: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 1 site Bring all supplies and gear; this is rustic accommodation with limited amenities Access via semi-primitive dirt road approximately 24 miles northeast of Wilsall

Skip Crandall Creek Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal operations. You have a dog that's uncomfortable around cattle herds.

Best time to visit Crandall Creek Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. May-June 15 — Avoid four-wheel drive requirement; road is semi-primitive and four-wheel drive is suggested June 16 to December 1.

Nearby campgrounds: Porcupine Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), Ibex Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), Battle Ridge Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Hunters Spring Cabin (HARLOWTON, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Crandall Creek Cabin

Cell signal at Crandall 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.

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Livingston, MT, MT★ 4.7 (26 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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A historic cabin known as Bennett Creek Cabin was located over a mile from this site, but it was recently replaced with the current Crandall Creek Cabin, a traditional log structure. This cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests should be prepared to bring most of the supplies and gear they need for a comfortable stay. Access to the cabin is via a semi-primitive dirt road.

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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.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal operations✕ You have a dog that's uncomfortable around cattle herds

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a federal campground with only 1 site

Bring all supplies and gear; this is rustic accommodation with limited amenities

Access via semi-primitive dirt road approximately 24 miles northeast of Wilsall

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Best: May-June 15

Avoid four-wheel drive requirement; road is semi-primitive and four-wheel drive is suggested June 16 to December 1

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Red-tailed Hawk, Canada Jay, Great Gray Owl, Townsend's Solitaire, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area. Note: Cattle herds have been reported by campers.

Location

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Getting there →

Crandall Creek Cabin is located approximately 24 miles northeast of Wilsall, and 52 miles from Livingston. From Livingston, travel north on Highway 89 to Wilsall. Turn right from Highway 89 onto Shields River Road. Follow Shields River Road past where the pavement turns to dirt and continue straight approximately 5.5 more miles to a fork in the road, and take the left fork towards the Shields River Camp (approximately 2 miles to the camp). About 100 yards beyond the campground, take a left onto

Campground entrance

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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 Crandall Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Crandall Creek Cabin costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Crandall Creek Cabin open?+
Crandall Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Crandall Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Crandall Creek Cabin?+
Crandall Creek Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Crandall Creek Cabin?+
Crandall 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 Crandall Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Crandall Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Crandall Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Crandall Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$65 /night★ 4.7 (26)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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