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

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

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.

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Fox Creek Cabin (Mt)

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BOZEMAN, MT, MT★ 4.2 (16 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season; summer access via 2.5-mile hike from South Cottonwood Trailhead

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: 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

Location

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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

Campground entrance

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Community

#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, speakable
How much does Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) cost per night?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) open?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fox Creek Cabin (Mt)?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Fox Creek Cabin (Mt)?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) 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 Fox Creek Cabin (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$45 /night★ 4.2 (16)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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