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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCall 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
Vehicle access available July 1 through December 1 (weather permitting)
Year-round access by skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile for winter sports
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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
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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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