Wapiti Cabin

Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside

Location: WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT, MT

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Wapiti Cabin is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle from July 1 through December 1 (weather and snow permitting), but winter access requires a trek of up to six miles on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale

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

Highly-rated rustic cabin (4.7/5 stars) with excellent access to beautiful maintained hiking trails and year-round recreational opportunities including summer hiking/biking and winter skiing/snowmobiling.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Long-tailed Weasel, Mountain Cottontail, Ruffed Grouse, Red-tailed Hawk, and Pine Siskin observed in the area

Insider tips for Wapiti Cabin: Call Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 during spring and fall for current road conditions Taylor Fork Road (FS 134) open year-round but may have limited access due to snow Winter access requires trek of up to 6 miles on skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile

Skip Wapiti Cabin if: Seeking multiple site options — only 1 tent site available. Need hookups — no hookups at this site. Want guaranteed vehicle access in winter — book early as it's a federal campground with seasonal access limitations. Traveling with young children — hiking trail has narrow sections with steep river edges.

Best time to visit Wapiti Cabin: July-December — Vehicle access available July 1 through December 1 (weather permitting). Winter (December-March) — Year-round access by skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile for winter sports.

Nearby campgrounds: Eldridge Guard Station (West Yellowstone, MT), Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt) (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Red Cliff Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Cabin Creek Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Wapiti Cabin

Cell signal at Wapiti Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, 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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WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT, MT★ 4.4 (29 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Wapiti Cabin is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle from July 1 through December 1 (weather and snow permitting), but winter access requires a trek of up to six miles on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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:✕ Seeking multiple site options — only 1 tent site available✕ Need hookups — no hookups at this site✕ Want guaranteed vehicle access in winter — book early as it's a federal campground with seasonal access limitations✕ Traveling with young children — hiking trail has narrow sections with steep river edges

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Call Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 during spring and fall for current road conditions

Taylor Fork Road (FS 134) open year-round but may have limited access due to snow

Winter access requires trek of up to 6 miles on skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile

Best: July-December

Vehicle access available July 1 through December 1 (weather permitting)

Best: Winter (December-March)

Year-round access by skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile for winter sports

Things to do nearby

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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: Moose, Long-tailed Weasel, Mountain Cottontail, Ruffed Grouse, Red-tailed Hawk, and Pine Siskin observed in the area

Location

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During the spring and fall, guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 for road conditions and access to the cabin. Summer access (May 16 to December 1): For summer access from West Yellowstone, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 miles. Turn left on Taylor Fork Road/Forest Service Road 134 and proceed approximately 3.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 2522 and proceed approximately 1.5 miles. The cabin is located on the right side of t

Campground entrance

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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 Wapiti Cabin cost per night?+
Wapiti Cabin costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Wapiti Cabin open?+
Wapiti Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wapiti Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Wapiti Cabin?+
Wapiti Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Wapiti Cabin?+
Wapiti 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 Wapiti Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wapiti Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wapiti Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Wapiti Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$65 /night★ 4.4 (29)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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