Mike B
VerifiedDecember 28, 2019 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
Very nice, newer cabin. Beautiful spot. We have stayed here a few times. Hunting, hiking
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About Crandall Creek Cabin
A historic cabin known as Bennett Creek Cabin was located over a mile from this site, but it was recently replaced with the current Crandall Creek Cabin, a traditional
log structure. This cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests should be prepared to bring most of the supplies and gear they need for a comfortable stay.
Access to the cabin is via a semi-primitive dirt road. Four-wheel drive is suggested on this road from June 16 to Dec. 1.
Guests who arrive after Dec. 1 must get to the cabin by hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or snowmobiling seven miles from the end of the plowed road to the cabin. No
off-road vehicles or motorcycles are allowed beyond the Shields River Loop gate from Dec. 2 to June 15. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.
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CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
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- 6 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Up to 6 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Pull-Through
Campfire
Pet Friendly
Accessible
Reviews
28 reviews
Summary
Crandall Creek Cabin is a clean, cozy, and well-equipped retreat that offers a perfect layout for families, including bunk beds for kids. Guests enjoyed the scenic location, ample firewood, and breathtaking night skies, with many expressing a desire to return. However, a notable downside was the presence of numerous dead and dying flies, which required regular cleaning during the stay.
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Ronnie T
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
We love Crandall it's a newer cabin with ATV trails pretty close if you do some searching right from cabin and hiking
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Lisa T
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
Our small group of six, ages ranged from 7 to 58, and had a great time! It is an easy road to get there and we enjoyed the privacy of the locked gate. We had NO bugs and the cabin was very clean. The higher bunk beds are a little scary, but we all slept well. The facilities were very clean. It had an excellent fire pit area and large tables for cooking, eating and game playing!
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Erik V
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
The cabin is in a great location for hiking and hunting and is in great condition.
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Michael T
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
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Michael T
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
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Jaimie S
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
Always a great time.
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Kristen H
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
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Lee R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
Great cabin! Newer & very spacious, with the fire pit right out the front door.
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Allison S
VerifiedMarch 6, 2021 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: CRANDALL CREEK CABIN
Absolutely gorgeous scenery, on the walk in and at the cabin. We went in Late February, and were prepared to snow shoe in 7 mi, however, it only ended up being 5 mi. Took us about 2 hours. Very clean ang huge cabin. The stove is small so be prepared to have to wake up to feed it every 1.5-2 hours during the night in the winter.
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Location & Directions for Crandall Creek Cabin
5242 Hwy 89 South, Livingston, MT 59047 United States
Elevation: 1,956 ft
Getting There
Crandall Creek Cabin is located approximately 24 mi northeast of Wilsall, and 52 mi from Livingston.
From Livingston, travel north on Highway 89 to Wilsall. Turn right from Highway 89 onto Shields River Road. Follow Shields River Road past where ...
Crandall Creek Cabin is located approximately 24 mi northeast of Wilsall, and 52 mi from Livingston.
From Livingston, travel north on Highway 89 to Wilsall. Turn right from Highway 89 onto Shields River Road. Follow Shields River Road past where the pavement turns to dirt and continue straight approximately 5.5 more miles to a fork in the road, and take the left fork towards the Shields River Camp (approximately 2 mi to the camp). About 100 yards beyond the campground, take a left onto a gated road. The cabin combination code will open the gate. The cabin is located 200 yards down this road. Due to road conditions, a high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle is suggested.
From Dec. 2 through March 31, the last seven miles of the access road to Crandall Cabin are not plowed. Plan to ski, snowshoe or snowmobile this distance from the end of the plowed road to the cabin. It is recommended that winter renters carry topographic maps and compasses for navigation, since the route maybe wind-blown and difficult to find. Signs may be down due to weather conditions or vandalism.
Highway access
Crandall Creek Cabin is accessed via Highway 89, approximately 24 miles southwest from the cabin. The cabin is reached from Wilsall by taking Shields River Road, which connects to Highway 89.
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