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

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

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.

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LIVINGSTON, MT, MT★ 4.7 (24 reviews)From $55/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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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Verified facts

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

Amenities

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

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 vehicle hookups - no hookups available✕ You require road access - cabin is in remote area not accessible by car or truck

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Available year-round; winter access via skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles; summer and winter recreation opportunities

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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: Shiras Moose and Moose present in area; also Northern Pygmy-Owl, Calliope Hummingbird, Red Crossbill, Pine Siskin, White-tailed Deer, and Common Raccoon

Location

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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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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

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How much does Trail Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Trail Creek Cabin costs $55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Trail Creek Cabin open?+
Trail Creek Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Trail Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Trail Creek Cabin?+
Trail Creek Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Trail Creek Cabin?+
Trail 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 Trail Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Trail Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Trail Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Trail Creek Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$55 /night★ 4.7 (24)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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