About Trail 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.
001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (53)
What Guests Are Saying
Trail Creek Cabin offers a clean, well-stocked, and cozy retreat with recent upgrades and an efficient woodstove. The hike in is scenic and manageable, though some might find it challenging with heavy gear. While there are minor concerns, such as occasional mice and limited cell service, the overall experience is highly favorable, making it a favorite for short getaways and outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Trail Creek Cabin offers a clean, well-stocked, and cozy retreat with recent upgrades and an efficient woodstove. The hike in is scenic and manageable, though some might find it challenging with heavy gear. While there are minor concerns, such as occasional mice and limited cell service, the overall experience is highly favorable, making it a favorite for short getaways and outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Blair Simmons
February 15, 2025
XC skied into the cabin for two nights mid February.
1. Contrary to recent reviews the propane lamp works beautifully.
2. There is a mouse living in the cabin. We suspect inside the camp stove on the table. Suggest relocating and setting the trap behind the wood stove to catch the wee bastard!
3. If you skied into the cabin I would highly recommend a trail adjacent to the cabin for a 1-2 hour excursion. Proceed straight out the front door towards the barb wire fence in the nearby meadow. Ten yards from the fence look to your immediate left for a trail entering the woods …. it’s a beauty!
ALLISON P
VerifiedDecember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
Great little spot with an easy hike in!
ALLISON P
VerifiedDecember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
Great little spot with an easy hike in!
Josh S
VerifiedDecember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
We brought our snowshoes but didn't need them and left them at the car. Only 3-12 inches of snow and it was all packed down on the trail. The previous visitors left the cabin very tidy and well stocked and we tried to do the same for the next visitors as well. It appears the propane lamp doesn't work anymore, but someone left a recharageable light with a USB C adapter, highly recommend bringing a power bank and cord.
There is just a little bit of sporadic reception for both Verizon and AT&T, you will get texts and notifications here and there.
Josh S
VerifiedDecember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
We brought our snowshoes but didn't need them and left them at the car. Only 3-12 inches of snow and it was all packed down on the trail. The previous visitors left the cabin very tidy and well stocked and we tried to do the same for the next visitors as well. It appears the propane lamp doesn't work anymore, but someone left a recharageable light with a USB C adapter, highly recommend bringing a power bank and cord.
There is just a little bit of sporadic reception for both Verizon and AT&T, you will get texts and notifications here and there.
Savanah C
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
Great cabin, easy hike in!
Savanah C
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
Great cabin, easy hike in!
Savannah Cantrell
October 14, 2024
Visited early October, cozy cabin with lots of pots. Super easy hike to cabin & lovely sights!
Rick H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
Clean, comfortable, well maintained.
Rick H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA TRAIL CREEK CABIN
Clean, comfortable, well maintained.
Location Trail Creek Cabin
Address:
5242 Highway 89 South
Livingston, MT, 59047
United States
From Newman Creek, foot, ski and horse travel are accommodated. To reach the trailhead, travel south off Interstate 90 (exit 316) on Trail Creek Road for approximately 7 miles, then west on Newman Creek Road to the trailhead (1 mile). The trail to the cabin is 2.2 miles, with the first 1.7 miles crossing private property, so please stay on the trail. For those coming from the south; the Newman Creek Road turnoff is 5.5 miles north of the Trail Creek Road/Divide Road junction. During winter months, Newman Creek Road may not be plowed and an additional 1-mile ski might be necessary to reach the cabin. During wet weather, this trail may be very muddy .
From Goose Creek, snowmobile and off-road vehicle travel (check travel map or call district for dates allowed) are accommodated. To reach this trailhead, travel south off Interstate 90 (Exit 316) on the Trail Creek Road for 3 miles, then east on Goose Creek Road for 2 miles to the locked gate. Parking is available at this point. The cabin is located 5.2 miles further up the road. Off-road vehicles must be less than 50 inches wide to maneuver through a slot in the Goose Creek Gate, and are allowed only certain times of the season. The Travel Plan dates are from 6/16 to 12/1 annually.
It is recommended that winter renters carry topographic maps and compasses for navigation, since the route may be difficult to find due to weather conditions.
Trail Creek Cabin is accessible via Interstate 90, with the nearest exit being 316. From this exit, Trail Creek Road leads south to the cabin area.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.5694 / -110.836
Elevation: 1898 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.
- Cabin is not accessible by car or truck. Cabin is accessible only by foot, horse, ATV, ski or snowmobile. To get to the cabin via Goose Creek Trail No. 439, motorized ATV use dates allowed are from 6/16 to 12/1 annually.
- Within the Yellowstone Ranger District, refunds for weather or accessibility issues on the day of arrival or later will not be considered. Refunds will also not be considered for conditions resulting from poor housekeeping by previous visitors.
- Water is not available in the cabin; water obtained from nearby intermittent natural water sources should be treated prior to use to prevent Giardia. There may be NO water in area.
- 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)
- No garbage service; please bring garbage bags and pack out all trash and personal belongings
- No liquid fueled (white gas) stoves or lanterns allowed in the cabin or on the porch
- Please collect your own firewood for campfires. Do not burn provided wood in outside fires.
- The primary occupant is responsible to ensure all members of their party abide by US Forest Service Regulations. Maximum group size for using the facility & adjacent area is 15 people.
- Firing a gun or use of any other weapon is not allowed within 150 yards of the cabin
- 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
