Historic Little Bear Cabin -
Wood stove and cabinet from the loft
Fire ring and picnic table with views of the Bridger Mountain Range to the North
Wood burning stove and table with chairs
LITTLE BEAR CABIN and nearby fire ring and picnic table

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About Little Bear Cabin

Little Bear Cabin was built in 1938 and still looks much the same as it did back then. It is available year-round for recreationists, as well as for those who seek a quiet mountain retreat. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle during the summer and fall (June 16th - December 31st) weather and snow conditions permitting, but winter access requires snowmobiling or skiing 10 mi from the paved road. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

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001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

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  • 15 guests

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Up to 15 guests
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63 reviews

Summary

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Little Bear Cabin offers a fantastic getaway with stunning views and ample outdoor activities, making it a beloved destination for many families. Guests appreciate the cabin's cleanliness, comfort, and well-maintained facilities, although some note the need for minor improvements, such as screens and a vault toilet. Overall, visitors enjoy memorable experiences, from skiing to hiking, and express gratitude for the opportunity to access such beautiful public lands.

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4.3

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5 stars 68.3% (43)
4 stars 12.7% (8)
3 stars 3.2% (2)
2 stars 12.7% (8)
1 star 3.2% (2)

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Lindsey A

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October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

If you're looking for privacy and quiet, don't spend your money here. Many groups travel to the cabin's location to check it out, including looking in the windows and trying to go inside. There was a lot of trash left behind inside and outside of the cabin.

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CAREN C

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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

Cabin is in rough shape and needs some fix up soon. Carpenter ants, holes to outside in chinking, ripped screens. Come on Forest Service get on it.

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CAREN C

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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

Cabin is in rough shape and needs some fix up soon. Carpenter ants, holes to outside in chinking, ripped screens. Come on Forest Service get on it.

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Derek B

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May 4, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

We stayed here the last weekend in April 2021. Hike in was 6.9 mi, 1,400 ft in elevation according to all trails. Snow shoes might have been helpful as there was still plenty of (very soft) snow on the road and we post holed a bit towards the end. Cabin had a wood stove, two beds on ground floor and a loft accessed by storable ladder to get to two more beds. Had a picnic table and fire ring with grate outside. Beautiful porch to enjoy the views of the Valley during the snow / rain that came in. We filtered water from a creek (I think Wilson) that flowed about a 25 minute hike away. Would have been much shorter without snow since the road to the creek didn’t enjoy the benefit of sleds packing down snow that we could follow. There was no cooking stove, but cabin had pots / pans, grate for fire, and a roasting stick thing for sausages over the fire. Stove kept the cabin pretty warm, but temps didn’t drop significantly below freezing.

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Derek B

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May 4, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

We stayed here the last weekend in April 2021. Hike in was 6.9 mi, 1,400 ft in elevation according to all trails. Snow shoes might have been helpful as there was still plenty of (very soft) snow on the road and we post holed a bit towards the end. Cabin had a wood stove, two beds on ground floor and a loft accessed by storable ladder to get to two more beds. Had a picnic table and fire ring with grate outside. Beautiful porch to enjoy the views of the Valley during the snow / rain that came in. We filtered water from a creek (I think Wilson) that flowed about a 25 minute hike away. Would have been much shorter without snow since the road to the creek didn’t enjoy the benefit of sleds packing down snow that we could follow. There was no cooking stove, but cabin had pots / pans, grate for fire, and a roasting stick thing for sausages over the fire. Stove kept the cabin pretty warm, but temps didn’t drop significantly below freezing.

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Curt D

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January 19, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

Great cabin! Sweet views, ski hill in the back yard, great spot to snowmobile, ski or fat bike to in the winter!

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Curt D

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January 19, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

Great cabin! Sweet views, ski hill in the back yard, great spot to snowmobile, ski or fat bike to in the winter!

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Annie S

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November 6, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LITTLE BEAR CABIN

Wonderful cabin with beautiful views!! -1 star because the mice were quite active at night :)

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Location & Directions for Little Bear Cabin

3710 Fallon St, Bozeman, MT 59718 United States

Elevation: 2,302 ft

Nearest town

Bozeman, MT - 27 mi

About 1 hr (60 min) to downtown

Highway access

The Little Bear Cabin is located approximately 20 miles from Interstate 90, which provides major access to the area.

Near Yellowstone National Park

The closest entrance is: North Entrance

Approximate drive: 47.8 mi · over 1 hr (82 min)

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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