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.

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West Boulder Cabin

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LIVINGSTON, MT, MT★ 4.4 (23 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 WaterFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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:✕ Expecting hookups—no hookups available✕ Need multiple sites—only 1 site available✕ Want guaranteed summer access—book early due to federal campground demand

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Drive-in access; warmer weather allows vehicle access to cabin

Best: December-March

Winter sports available but requires snowshoeing, skiing, or snowmobiling up to 1 mile on county roads

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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 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.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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406-222-1892· Custer Gallatin National Forest
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

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does West Boulder Cabin cost per night?+
West Boulder Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is West Boulder Cabin open?+
West Boulder Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does West Boulder Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at West Boulder Cabin?+
West Boulder Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at West Boulder Cabin?+
West Boulder 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 West Boulder Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at West Boulder Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is West Boulder Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
West Boulder Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$75 /night★ 4.4 (23)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Deer Creek Cabin (Mt)

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