Trail Creek Cabin
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: LIVINGSTON, MT, MT
Price: From $55 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Trail Creek Cabin, built in 1924, was the original ranger station for the Bozeman Ranger District. It is available year round, offering guests the chance to enjoy summer or winter recreation. The cabin is located in a remote area that is not accessible by car or truck.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1924 cabin offering year-round access to remote recreation in the Bozeman Ranger District. Unique destination for hiking, horseback riding, and winter sports with opportunities to view wildlife including moose and deer.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose and Moose present in area; also Northern Pygmy-Owl, Calliope Hummingbird, Red Crossbill, Pine Siskin, White-tailed Deer, and Common Raccoon
Insider tips for Trail Creek Cabin: Book early - federal campground with high demand Not accessible by car; access via foot, horseback, motorized vehicle under 50 inches, or mountain bike; winter access via skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles Trailhead accessed from Interstate 90 exit 316, south on Trail Creek Road approximately 7 miles, then west on Newman Creek
Skip Trail Creek Cabin if: You need vehicle hookups - no hookups available. You require road access - cabin is in remote area not accessible by car or truck.
Best time to visit Trail Creek Cabin: Year-round — Available year-round; winter access via skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles; summer and winter recreation opportunities.
Nearby campgrounds: Mystic Lake Cabin (Bozeman, MT), Maxey Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Hood Creek Campground (Bozeman, MT), Chisholm Campground (Bozeman, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Trail Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Trail 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.
Trail Creek Cabin, built in 1924, was the original ranger station for the Bozeman Ranger District. It is available year round, offering guests the chance to enjoy summer or winter recreation. The cabin is located in a remote area that is not accessible by car or truck.
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CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - federal campground with high demand
Not accessible by car; access via foot, horseback, motorized vehicle under 50 inches, or mountain bike; winter access via skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles
Trailhead accessed from Interstate 90 exit 316, south on Trail Creek Road approximately 7 miles, then west on Newman Creek
Available year-round; winter access via skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles; summer and winter recreation opportunities
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Getting there →
From Newman Creek, foot, ski and horse travel are accommodated. To reach the trailhead, travel south off Interstate 90 (exit 316) on Trail Creek Road for approximately 7 miles, then west on Newman Creek Road to the trailhead (1 mile). The trail to the cabin is 2.2 miles, with the first 1.7 miles crossing private property, so please stay on the trail. For those coming from the south; the Newman Creek Road turnoff is 5.5 miles north of the Trail Creek Road/Divide Road junction. During winter month
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- 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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