About Big Creek Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (46)
What Guests Are Saying
Big Creek Cabin offers a fantastic experience with its spacious interior, multiple sleeping arrangements, and a lovely outdoor fire pit. Guests appreciate the easy access in winter, ample parking, and nearby hiking trails. While some critters were noted, they did not detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a memorable spot for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Big Creek Cabin offers a fantastic experience with its spacious interior, multiple sleeping arrangements, and a lovely outdoor fire pit. Guests appreciate the easy access in winter, ample parking, and nearby hiking trails. While some critters were noted, they did not detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a memorable spot for future visits.
Review Summary
Rob S
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Mothers Day 2021....
Had a Great time at the Big Creek Cabin!!! Being located so near to Chico Hot Springs in Pray,MT. it offers an inexpensive alternative to staying at the resort while being able to camp in the woods only 15-25min away. I would recommend this cabin for any larger groups & we are looking forward to returning after the upcoming renovations. There is a road directly in front of the cabin & we had several hunters walking past (spring bear hunt) but no problems there. The drive in was beautiful & the road was manageable without 4wh. drive, but would recommend it if conditions were wet or snowy. The road gate was locked (prior to May 15th) but it's a SHORT 5min walk to the cabin from the parking lot there. Big Creek is about 50ft. from the back porch where we did some awesome rockhounding, had a nice fire with light snow flurries flying. This cabin does offer a large wood burning oven in a separate kitchen which would be ideal in inclement weather, but we were still able to cook outdoors on the provided camp fire/cook ring near the creek. Thank You U.S.F.S., We will be back !!!
Rob S
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Mothers Day 2021....
Had a Great time at the Big Creek Cabin!!! Being located so near to Chico Hot Springs in Pray,MT. it offers an inexpensive alternative to staying at the resort while being able to camp in the woods only 15-25min away. I would recommend this cabin for any larger groups & we are looking forward to returning after the upcoming renovations. There is a road directly in front of the cabin & we had several hunters walking past (spring bear hunt) but no problems there. The drive in was beautiful & the road was manageable without 4wh. drive, but would recommend it if conditions were wet or snowy. The road gate was locked (prior to May 15th) but it's a SHORT 5min walk to the cabin from the parking lot there. Big Creek is about 50ft. from the back porch where we did some awesome rockhounding, had a nice fire with light snow flurries flying. This cabin does offer a large wood burning oven in a separate kitchen which would be ideal in inclement weather, but we were still able to cook outdoors on the provided camp fire/cook ring near the creek. Thank You U.S.F.S., We will be back !!!
CAREN C
VerifiedMarch 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Good wood stove. Good hiking trail
CAREN C
VerifiedMarch 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Good wood stove. Good hiking trail
Francine M
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
The cabin is great! unfortunately when we visited it was really cold, when we got there it was -9F and it stayed very cold, the rest of the stay. The wood stove works well, but we didn't do as much outside as we had liked. Lovely spot. We will come back later when is warmer.
Francine M
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
The cabin is great! unfortunately when we visited it was really cold, when we got there it was -9F and it stayed very cold, the rest of the stay. The wood stove works well, but we didn't do as much outside as we had liked. Lovely spot. We will come back later when is warmer.
Miles M
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Cold spot in the canyon. Not much sunshine.
Miles M
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Cold spot in the canyon. Not much sunshine.
Lauren C
VerifiedDecember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Okay.
Lauren C
VerifiedDecember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK CABIN
Okay.
Location Big Creek Cabin
Address:
5242 Highway 89 South
Livingston, MT, 59047
United States
From Livingston, drive south on Highway 89 for approximately 34 miles to Big Creek Road and a sign for Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Turn right at the sign and follow
Big Creek Road for about 5 miles to the cabin. High-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended.
In winter, the road is plowed to Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Park in the small parking lot just west of Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Cross-country skis or snowshoes are
required the last half-mile to the cabin from the end of the plowed road. The road gate just past Mountain Sky Guest Ranch closes from Dec. 2 to May 15, annually, for
protection of the road.
The cabin is accessible via Highway 89, located approximately 34 miles north of the cabin near Livingston.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.3078 / -110.923
Elevation: 1733 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- 5 night maximum stay limit
- The cabin remains locked; guests must CHECK their confirmation letter for the cabin combination. When operating the combination locks, line up the numbers and squeeze the handle and base together. the lock will pop open.
- Water is not available in the cabin; water obtained from nearby natural water sources should be treated or boiled before consumption to prevent Giardia
- A high clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended to access the cabin
- Please bring your own propane canister for the lantern
- Cell phone coverage is either limited or not available in this area
- Guests must carefully follow the food storage order for Gallatin National Forest; Click here for more information
- The primary occupant is responsible to ensure all members of their party abide by U.S. Forest Service regulations
- Maximum group size for using the facility and adjacent area is 15 people
- No garbage service; please bring garbage bags and pack out all trash and personal belongings
- Stock Corral provided for 6 stock animals; if used, please clean corral before leaving. Hay and feed brought to the site for stock must be certified weed-free. Out-of-state horses must have current Coggins testing.
- Within the Yellowstone Ranger District, refunds for weather or accessibility issues on the day of arrival or later will not be considered. Refunds will not be considered for conditions resulting from poor housekeeping by previous visitors.
- Please collect your own firewood for campfires
- No liquid fueled (white gas) stoves or lanterns allowed in the cabin or on the porch
- Firing a gun or use of any other weapon in or within 150 yards of the cabin is NOT allowed
- Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to Hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here for more information
- Click here for more information about Gallatin National Forest
- Please call the Livingston office of the Yellowstone Ranger District at (406) 222-1892, during business hours: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday, for current weather conditions/alerts, information and questions about the cabin.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
