Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-deerlodge National Forest, MT)

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About Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-deerlodge National Forest, MT)

The Bear Creek Cabin, located at the base of the west slope of the Madison Range, allows visitors to experience southwestern Montana's vast wilderness areas, including wide open fields and a variety of nearby mountain ranges. Situated on the Trail Fork of Bear Creek, the cabin offers a scenic location to enjoy activities such as hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, as well as hiking and horseback riding on nearby trails. A smaller cabin, Bear Creek Bunkhouse, is located about 100 ft to the west and is also on the rental program. The cabin is used as an administrative site in the summer and fall months, but is open to the public between December and April. The site can be accessed by vehicle, however, a portion of the road may be muddy or snow-covered, as it is not always plowed. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities, including water.

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

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Skiing

Skiing

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently closed - Opens on Dec 1

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001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

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  • 4 guests
  • Pet Friendly

Site Details

Up to 4 guests
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Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
Pet Friendly
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Reviews

36 reviews

Summary

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Bear Creek Cabin offers a charming and well-stocked environment, with a functional wood stove and a sense of history. It is situated in a beautiful location with easy access to various trails. However, some amenities like utensils and firewood were lacking, and the wood stove may not adequately heat the cabin in winter.

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4.2

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Linda C

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February 23, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

Great cabin! Super comfortable to hang out in. Easy to get to. Had fun snowshoeing up the trail.

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Linda C

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February 23, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

Great cabin! Super comfortable to hang out in. Easy to get to. Had fun snowshoeing up the trail.

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Doreen L

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January 16, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

This is probably my 4th year coming here. Love it and this year it was even cleaner and better organized then in years past. There is still some chairs etc that should be tossed but it’s way better. However since the cost per night has been increased substantially I feel I can be more critical.

The outhouse is a joke. It’s extremely old and we were there in January and it reeked! No lime or anything to subdue the odor. This just encourages people to defecate outside the outhouse. It’s disgusting and no one‘s gonna walk to the other one down the road so you should just put a nice one at the cabin. Either that, or don’t complain about the toilet paper that people leave here and there.

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Doreen L

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January 16, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

This is probably my 4th year coming here. Love it and this year it was even cleaner and better organized then in years past. There is still some chairs etc that should be tossed but it’s way better. However since the cost per night has been increased substantially I feel I can be more critical.

The outhouse is a joke. It’s extremely old and we were there in January and it reeked! No lime or anything to subdue the odor. This just encourages people to defecate outside the outhouse. It’s disgusting and no one‘s gonna walk to the other one down the road so you should just put a nice one at the cabin. Either that, or don’t complain about the toilet paper that people leave here and there.

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Mark P

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January 13, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

Cabin was in great shape, very clean. The wood stove is too small to adequately heat the entire cabin without the fireplace operable. Recommend up grading the wood stove.

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Mark P

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January 13, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

Cabin was in great shape, very clean. The wood stove is too small to adequately heat the entire cabin without the fireplace operable. Recommend up grading the wood stove.

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Becky P

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January 9, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

Cabin was very clean on arrival. It has most everything you could possibly need.

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Becky P

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January 9, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

Cabin was very clean on arrival. It has most everything you could possibly need.

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Hillary-Anne C

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April 24, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

A really fantastic spot that we’re lucky to have! Easy to access, and you’re near to a bunkhouse and a campground so you have company while still having privacy. A note that I looked high and low but couldn’t find the usual logbook and the refrigerator wasn’t working as best as I could tell. Just come prepared and understand that it’s a very well-maintained Forest Service cabin (that you play an important role in maintaining) and not an overpriced airbnb, and you’ll have a great time!

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Hillary-Anne C

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April 24, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEAR CREEK CABIN

A really fantastic spot that we’re lucky to have! Easy to access, and you’re near to a bunkhouse and a campground so you have company while still having privacy. A note that I looked high and low but couldn’t find the usual logbook and the refrigerator wasn’t working as best as I could tell. Just come prepared and understand that it’s a very well-maintained Forest Service cabin (that you play an important role in maintaining) and not an overpriced airbnb, and you’ll have a great time!

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Location & Directions for Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-deerlodge National Forest, MT)

5 Forest Service Rd., Ennis, MT 59729 United States

Elevation: 1,905 ft

Nearest town

Ennis, MT - 20 mi

About 29 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 287, which is approximately 11 miles from Ennis, Montana. From Highway 287, the access continues on Bear Creek Loop.

Near Yellowstone National Park

The closest entrance is: West Entrance

Approximate drive: 50.3 mi · over 1 hr (86 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • You will receive the entrance combination with your payment receipt; if not, contact the Madison Ranger District during office hours.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • This facility is in a remote area; familiarize yourself with bear, water, and weather safety before your visit.
  • All trash and food must be removed from the site upon departure.
  • Familiarize yourself with hantavirus exposure risks when visiting the cabin.
  • This facility is not cleaned between visits; please bring cleaning supplies and clean before leaving.

Utilities

  • No potable water is available; creek water must be filtered, treated, or boiled before use.

Accessibility

  • Expect very limited cell phone coverage at this location.

Pets

  • All hay and feed brought to the site must be certified free of weed seeds.

General

  • Learn more about the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.
  • Campfires are prohibited at this site.

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Last updated: November 2, 2026

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