Window Rock Cabin

Custer Gallatin National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: BOZEMAN, MT, MT

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Window Rock Cabin was built in 1940 and now offers a year-round retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. It is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest’s most popular recreation areas. The cabin is accessible by car in the summer.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/window-rock-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1940s cabin in a popular Gallatin National Forest recreation area offering year-round access with diverse activities including fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Google reviewers rated it 5/5 stars for providing shelter in rainy conditions.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in the area; also American pikas, long-tailed weasels, and various bird species including American dippers and Barrow's goldeneyes

Insider tips for Window Rock Cabin: Book early—it's a federal campground with high demand During spring closure (March 31-May 15), prepare for mandatory 12-mile hike or bike to access cabin Winter access road is infrequently maintained; verify road conditions before visiting

Skip Window Rock Cabin if: Expecting hookups—no hookups available at site. Need flexibility during spring—road closed to motorized traffic March 31-May 15. Traveling in winter without checking access road conditions.

Best time to visit Window Rock Cabin: June-March — Road accessible by car; avoid spring closure period (March 31-May 15). Summer — Full vehicle access to cabin.

Nearby campgrounds: Chisholm Campground (Bozeman, MT), Maxey Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Hyalite Pavilion (Bozeman, MT), Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) (BOZEMAN, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Window Rock Cabin

Cell signal at Window Rock Cabin (BOZEMAN, 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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BOZEMAN, MT, MT★ 4.8 (29 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Window Rock Cabin was built in 1940 and now offers a year-round retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. It is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest’s most popular recreation areas. The cabin is accessible by car in the summer.

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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 RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 at site✕ Need flexibility during spring—road closed to motorized traffic March 31-May 15✕ Traveling in winter without checking access road conditions

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a federal campground with high demand

During spring closure (March 31-May 15), prepare for mandatory 12-mile hike or bike to access cabin

Winter access road is infrequently maintained; verify road conditions before visiting

Best: June-March

Road accessible by car; avoid spring closure period (March 31-May 15)

Best: Summer

Full vehicle access to cabin

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: Mountain lions present in the area; also American pikas, long-tailed weasels, and various bird species including American dippers and Barrow's goldeneyes

Location

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406-522-2520· Custer Gallatin National Forest
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From Bozeman, MT: Drive south on S. 19th Ave. for about 7 miles. Turn left onto Hyalite Canyon Road FS 62. Drive about 12.7 miles to the Window Rock Cabin access road and gate on the right (west) side of the road. Use the cabin combination to unlock the gate. Please close the gate behind you. Continue past the gate for about 200 meters to Window Rock Cabin. Winter Route, December to March 31: the directions are the same except that you must park at the junction of Hyalite Road FS 620 and the Win

Campground entrance

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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 Window Rock Cabin cost per night?+
Window Rock Cabin costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Window Rock Cabin open?+
Window Rock Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Window Rock Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Window Rock Cabin?+
Window Rock Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Window Rock Cabin?+
Window Rock 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 Window Rock Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Window Rock Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Window Rock Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Window Rock 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
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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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$65 /night★ 4.8 (29)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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