Fox Creek Cabin (Mt)
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BOZEMAN, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fox Creek Cabin is a former ranger station located in a remote area. It is very small and offers only basic amenities. Guests will need to bring most of the gear and supplies they need to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Fox Creek Cabin is a secluded historic cabin (built 1915) in a remote non-motorized area with basic amenities and access to excellent hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praised it as well-equipped and respectfully maintained by previous guests.
Wildlife alert: Long-tailed Weasel, American Red Squirrel, Mountain Cottontail, American Pika, Clark's Nutcracker, American Dipper, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Common Raven documented in the area
Insider tips for Fox Creek Cabin (Mt): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site Access from South Cottonwood Trailhead is approximately 7.5 miles south of Bozeman on S. Cottonwood Road Winter access requires hiking or skiing; no motorized access year-round Bring all gear and supplies — very basic amenities only
Skip Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You cannot hike 2.5+ miles — this is the access requirement. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You require motorized vehicle access — non-motorized area only.
Best time to visit Fox Creek Cabin (Mt): May-October — Official operating season; summer access via 2.5-mile hike from South Cottonwood Trailhead.
Nearby campgrounds: Hyalite Pavilion (Bozeman, MT), Langohr Campground (Bozeman, MT), Chisholm Campground (Bozeman, MT), Window Rock Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fox Creek Cabin (Mt)
Cell signal at Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) (BOZEMAN, 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.
Fox Creek Cabin is a former ranger station located in a remote area. It is very small and offers only basic amenities. Guests will need to bring most of the gear and supplies they need to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Access from South Cottonwood Trailhead is approximately 7.5 miles south of Bozeman on S. Cottonwood Road
Winter access requires hiking or skiing; no motorized access year-round
Bring all gear and supplies
very basic amenities only
Official operating season; summer access via 2.5-mile hike from South Cottonwood Trailhead
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
There is no motorized access to this cabin. There are two travel options to Fox Creek Cabin: 1. South Cottonwood Trailhead. From Bozeman, MT: Drive south on S. Cottonwood Road for about 7 1/2 miles. Turn left onto Cottonwood Canyon Road and drive about 2.1 miles to the end of the road and the South Cottonwood Trailhead. Travel approximately 6 miles on S. Cottonwood Trail 422 to the junction with the History Rock Trail 424. Travel about 1/4 mile more on History Rock Trail 424. Look for a side tra
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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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