West Bridger Cabin
Custer Gallatin National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: LIVINGSTON, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (29 reviews)
Season: Year-round
West Bridger Cabin is open-year round for the enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have access to a variety of recreational activities in a beautiful, peaceful mountain setting. The cabin in generally accessible by car, but spring and winter road conditions may limit access.
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-bridger-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Year-round cabin access in a beautiful, peaceful mountain setting with electric cooking stove and lights. Google reviewers praise the well-maintained cabin and surrounding nature, though some note the stove takes time to heat.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Lewis's Woodpecker, Common Poorwill, Green-tailed Towhee, and American Kestrel.
Insider tips for West Bridger Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Arrive early in your reservation day to inspect cabin cleanliness, as previous renter maintenance can be inconsistent Plan for slow heating from electric stove; arrive with time to warm the cabin before dark
Skip West Bridger Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this cabin site. You visit during winter without high-clearance or winter-ready vehicle—last mile may be inaccessible. You expect commercial-grade amenities—USFS cabins have limited facilities.
Best time to visit West Bridger Cabin: Summer-Fall — Spring and winter road conditions may limit vehicle access; snow can preclude wheeled vehicles for up to the last mile in winter.. Year-round — Cabin officially open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts with access to camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and winter sports..
Nearby campgrounds: Deer Creek Cabin (Mt) (LIVINGSTON, MT), Meyers Creek Cabin (RED LODGE, MT), Woodbine Campground (NYE, MT), West Boulder Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Bridger Cabin
Cell signal at West Bridger 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 Bridger Cabin is open-year round for the enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have access to a variety of recreational activities in a beautiful, peaceful mountain setting. The cabin in generally accessible by car, but spring and winter road conditions may limit access.
Verified facts
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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
this is a federal campground with high demand
Arrive early in your reservation day to inspect cabin cleanliness, as previous renter maintenance can be inconsistent
Plan for slow heating from electric stove; arrive with time to warm the cabin before dark
Spring and winter road conditions may limit vehicle access; snow can preclude wheeled vehicles for up to the last mile in winter.
Cabin officially open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts with access to camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and winter sports.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Big Timber, Montana, travel 14 miles east on Interstate Highway 90 to exit 384 (Bridger Creek). From the stop sign, travel south for 8.2 miles to the junction of Main Bridger with West Bridger Creek Road. Turn right and continue on West Bridger Road for 2.2 miles to the junction of West Bridger with Derby Gulch. Stay right on West Bridger Road for 0.7 miles. Look for driveway on right with a gate about 50 yards down road. There is a small oak sign on the left of this road identifying the ca
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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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