West Boulder Cabin
Custer Gallatin National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: LIVINGSTON, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: Year-round
West Boulder Cabin is open year-round, offering a variety of recreational opportunities as well as relaxation. Guests can drive to the cabin in warmer weather but should be prepared to snowshoe, ski or snowmobile up to a mile on county roads in the winter. The cabin has electric lights and an electric cook stove.
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/west-boulder-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Year-round cabin with electric lights, cook stove, and refrigerator. Google reviewers consistently praised it as well-equipped and cozy with excellent fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Moose and White-tailed Deer present; also Bushy-tailed Woodrat, American Red Squirrel, Pronghorn, Wild Turkey, American Dipper, White-winged Crossbill, Williamson's Sapsucker, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.
Insider tips for West Boulder Cabin: Book early—federal campground with high demand Rent camping equipment locally in Bozeman (ice chests, bear spray, campstoves) Bring your own mugs and drinking vessels per reviewer feedback In winter, be prepared for up to 1 mile snowshoe/ski/snowmobile access
Skip West Boulder Cabin if: Expecting hookups—no hookups available. Need multiple sites—only 1 site available. Want guaranteed summer access—book early due to federal campground demand.
Best time to visit West Boulder Cabin: May-October — Drive-in access; warmer weather allows vehicle access to cabin. December-March — Winter sports available but requires snowshoeing, skiing, or snowmobiling up to 1 mile on county roads.
Nearby campgrounds: Fourmile Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), Meyers Creek Cabin (RED LODGE, MT), Pine Creek Campground (Livingston, MT), Deer Creek Cabin (Mt) (LIVINGSTON, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Boulder Cabin
Cell signal at West Boulder 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.
West Boulder Cabin is open year-round, offering a variety of recreational opportunities as well as relaxation. Guests can drive to the cabin in warmer weather but should be prepared to snowshoe, ski or snowmobile up to a mile on county roads in the winter. The cabin has electric lights and an electric cook stove.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Rent camping equipment locally in Bozeman (ice chests, bear spray, campstoves)
Bring your own mugs and drinking vessels per reviewer feedback
In winter, be prepared for up to 1 mile snowshoe/ski/snowmobile access
Drive-in access; warmer weather allows vehicle access to cabin
Winter sports available but requires snowshoeing, skiing, or snowmobiling up to 1 mile on county roads
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Big Timber, Montana, travel 16 miles south on Highway 298 to McLeod. Just past the turn off to McLeod, turn right (west) onto West Boulder Road for approximately 6 miles. It turns into Swingley Road. Drive on Swingley Road for 1.5 miles, then turn left onto West Boulder Road. The cabin is between West Boulder Campground and the trailhead parking area. During winter months, it is advisable to call the Livingston Office of the Yellowstone Ranger District at (406) 222-1892 for local road condi
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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