Mill Creek Cabin

Custer Gallatin National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: LIVINGSTON, MT, MT

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (48 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Mill Creek Cabin was built in 1927 as a temporary lodging for traveling Forest Service personnel. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle year-round, though a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.

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, Firewood for Sale

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

Historic 1927 Forest Service cabin with year-round vehicle access near Livingston, offering rustic accommodations and easy access to hiking trails, winter sports, and fishing with excellent reviews (4.6/5 stars).

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Long-tailed Weasel, American Pika, Mountain Bluebird, and Lazuli Bunting observed in the area

Insider tips for Mill Creek Cabin: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Four-wheel drive vehicle recommended for access along 12-mile gravel road from Mill Creek Road 468 Bring your own supplies and gear; cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities Cabin includes fire ring, electricity, running water, and vault toilet

Skip Mill Creek Cabin if: You need full hookups—no hookups available. You prefer developed campgrounds with extensive amenities.

Best time to visit Mill Creek Cabin: Winter — Cross-country skiing and winter sports access; year-round vehicle access with four-wheel drive recommended. Summer — Hiking and fishing opportunities; regular trail access.

Nearby campgrounds: Pine Creek Campground (Livingston, MT), Bear Creek Campground - Mt (Ennis, MT), Snowbank Campground (Gardiner, MT), Fourmile Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mill Creek Cabin

Cell signal at Mill 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★ 4.5 (48 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Mill Creek Cabin was built in 1927 as a temporary lodging for traveling Forest Service personnel. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle year-round, though a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
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✕ You prefer developed campgrounds with extensive amenities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Four-wheel drive vehicle recommended for access along 12-mile gravel road from Mill Creek Road 468

Bring your own supplies and gear; cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities

Cabin includes fire ring, electricity, running water, and vault toilet

Best: Winter

Cross-country skiing and winter sports access; year-round vehicle access with four-wheel drive recommended

Best: Summer

Hiking and fishing opportunities; regular trail access

Things to do nearby

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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: Bighorn Sheep, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Long-tailed Weasel, American Pika, Mountain Bluebird, and Lazuli Bunting observed in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Livingston, travel south on Highway 89 for approximately 15 miles. Turn left (east) on Mill Creek Road 468. From this point, it is approximately 12 miles to the cabin along a paved then gravel road. The cabin (marked as the Mill Creek Work Center) will be on the right, just before the Snowbank Campground. In winter, the road is plowed to the Snowbank snowmobile parking area, which is beyond the cabin.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Mill Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Mill Creek Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Mill Creek Cabin open?+
Mill Creek Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mill Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Mill Creek Cabin?+
Mill Creek Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Mill Creek Cabin?+
Mill 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 Mill Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mill Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mill Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Mill Creek Cabin is open Year-round. 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
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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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$75 /night★ 4.5 (48)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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From $26/night

Fourmile Cabin

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