Maxey Cabin

Custer Gallatin National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: BOZEMAN, MT, MT

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Season: May through October

Maxey Cabin offers a quaint mountain retreat that is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest’s most popular recreation areas. Guests can expect a few creature comforts at the cabin, but they will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear. The cabin is accessible by car in the summer.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Maxey Cabin offers a quaint mountain retreat in one of Gallatin National Forest's most popular recreation areas with creature comforts and access to fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also American pika, mountain cottontail, long-tailed weasels, and various bird species including American dipper and Barrow's goldeneye.

Insider tips for Maxey Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Road closes to motorized vehicles from March 31 through May 16; plan for 12-mile hike or bike access during spring. Bring your own supplies and gear despite cabin amenities.

Skip Maxey Cabin if: You need full hookups—no hookups available at this site.. You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only.. You cannot hike or bike 12 miles—required for spring access..

Best time to visit Maxey Cabin: May-October — Official operating season; road accessible by car during this period.. Summer — Car accessibility confirmed; spring access requires 12-mile hike or bike due to road closure March 31-May 16..

Nearby campgrounds: Chisholm Campground (Bozeman, MT), Hood Creek Campground (Bozeman, MT), Window Rock Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) (BOZEMAN, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Maxey Cabin

Cell signal at Maxey Cabin (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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BOZEMAN, MT, MT★ 4.7 (29 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Maxey Cabin offers a quaint mountain retreat that is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest’s most popular recreation areas. Guests can expect a few creature comforts at the cabin, but they will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear. The cabin is accessible by car in the summer.

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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.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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 full hookups—no hookups available at this site.✕ You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only.✕ You cannot hike or bike 12 miles—required for spring access.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Road closes to motorized vehicles from March 31 through May 16; plan for 12-mile hike or bike access during spring.

Bring your own supplies and gear despite cabin amenities.

Best: May-October

Official operating season; road accessible by car during this period.

Best: Summer

Car accessibility confirmed; spring access requires 12-mile hike or bike due to road closure March 31-May 16.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Mountain lions present in area; also American pika, mountain cottontail, long-tailed weasels, and various bird species including American dipper and Barrow's goldeneye.

Location

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406-522-2520· Custer Gallatin National Forest

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 Maxey Cabin cost per night?+
Maxey Cabin costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Maxey Cabin open?+
Maxey Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Maxey Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Maxey Cabin?+
Maxey Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Maxey Cabin?+
Maxey 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 Maxey Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Maxey Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Maxey Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Maxey Cabin 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
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
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 (29)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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