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.

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LIVINGSTON, MT, MT★ 4 (29 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
CampfiresAllowed
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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Summer-Fall

Spring and winter road conditions may limit vehicle access; snow can preclude wheeled vehicles for up to the last mile in winter.

Best: Year-round

Cabin officially open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts with access to camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and winter sports.

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: American Black Bear present in area; also Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Lewis's Woodpecker, Common Poorwill, Green-tailed Towhee, and American Kestrel.

Location

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406-222-1892· Custer Gallatin National Forest
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

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 Bridger Cabin cost per night?+
West Bridger Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is West Bridger Cabin open?+
West Bridger Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does West Bridger Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at West Bridger Cabin?+
West Bridger Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at West Bridger Cabin?+
West Bridger 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 Bridger Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at West Bridger Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is West Bridger Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
West Bridger 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 (29)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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