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Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
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Reviews (60)
What Guests Are Saying
Basin Station Cabin is a clean, cozy, and spacious accommodation, making it an excellent base for exploring Yellowstone. Guests appreciated the rustic charm, warmth from the wood stove, and the beautiful, quiet surroundings, despite some local traffic. While the approach can be busy and icy conditions may be a concern, many found the cabin to be well-equipped and enjoyed their overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Basin Station Cabin is a clean, cozy, and spacious accommodation, making it an excellent base for exploring Yellowstone. Guests appreciated the rustic charm, warmth from the wood stove, and the beautiful, quiet surroundings, despite some local traffic. While the approach can be busy and icy conditions may be a concern, many found the cabin to be well-equipped and enjoyed their overall experience.
Review Summary
Lareesa S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
What a dream it was to stay here! Some updates to the listing: the road to the cabin is paved, mattresses and cleaning supplies are provided. AT&T had great service. We used the wood stove and the wood was easy to access and we'll stocked. The outhouse was clean and new.
Lareesa S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
What a dream it was to stay here! Some updates to the listing: the road to the cabin is paved, mattresses and cleaning supplies are provided. AT&T had great service. We used the wood stove and the wood was easy to access and we'll stocked. The outhouse was clean and new.
James R
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
Spent a week in June 2023. The new outhouse is top notch, as are the foundation repairs to the cabin and a new counter top. I brought along a temporary vinyl fence again to put along the west side so my border collies don’t wander on to the county road and have a disaster that would ruin the trip. It did its job. Basin Station is my favorite forest service cabin, because of all the open space to the east and north, and then you can cross the road and hike west up towards Lionhead, all which are forest service land. We did that often at dusk, making sure to yell ‘hey griz’ once in a while. That back barn is incredibly photogenic in the evening light, and I got some good shots of me and the dogs, which you will be able to see on journeywest dot com.
James R
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
Spent a week in June 2023. The new outhouse is top notch, as are the foundation repairs to the cabin and a new counter top. I brought along a temporary vinyl fence again to put along the west side so my border collies don’t wander on to the county road and have a disaster that would ruin the trip. It did its job. Basin Station is my favorite forest service cabin, because of all the open space to the east and north, and then you can cross the road and hike west up towards Lionhead, all which are forest service land. We did that often at dusk, making sure to yell ‘hey griz’ once in a while. That back barn is incredibly photogenic in the evening light, and I got some good shots of me and the dogs, which you will be able to see on journeywest dot com.
Larry K
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
The road to the cabin was snowed in so we were not able to get to the cabin so we did not stay in the cabin
Contacted Will Smith at Forest service in West Yellowstone and he was no help.
Larry K
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
The road to the cabin was snowed in so we were not able to get to the cabin so we did not stay in the cabin
Contacted Will Smith at Forest service in West Yellowstone and he was no help.
Savanah C
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
Cozy & clean cabin! Easy to access with XC ski's
Savanah C
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
Cozy & clean cabin! Easy to access with XC ski's
Michelle M
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
The cabin was clean and there was plenty of chopped wood for use. New mattress pads were comfy. I was surprised to find that the pots and pans were missing and the cupboards were bare- previous years there had been plenty of pots for boiling water and cooking utensils. Also lots of food left behind, which is a kind gesture but not ideal for keeping critters out.
One of the neighbors plowed a single lane so we were actually able to drive until about 1/2 mile from the cabin and drop our stuff off for a shorter ski in. Got to explore further up the road to the campground and saw a fox and bald eagle by the water.
Michelle M
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
The cabin was clean and there was plenty of chopped wood for use. New mattress pads were comfy. I was surprised to find that the pots and pans were missing and the cupboards were bare- previous years there had been plenty of pots for boiling water and cooking utensils. Also lots of food left behind, which is a kind gesture but not ideal for keeping critters out.
One of the neighbors plowed a single lane so we were actually able to drive until about 1/2 mile from the cabin and drop our stuff off for a shorter ski in. Got to explore further up the road to the campground and saw a fox and bald eagle by the water.
Location Basin Station Cabin
Address:
Po Box 520
West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
United States
Summer directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 6.5 miles. Turn right on Denny Creek Road and continue approximately two miles north. The cabin is located on the right side of the road.
Winter directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 7.5 miles. Parking is available at the Buttermilk Trailhead, located approximately one mile up Highway 20 from Denny Creek Road, to the left. Guests will need to ski, snowmobile, or snowshoe one mile down Highway 20 from the Buttermilk Trailhead parking lot, and proceed along the two mile trail to the cabin.
During the spring and fall, guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 for road conditions and access to the cabin. Road conditions can vary greatly.
The cabin is accessible via U.S. Highway 20, located approximately 6.5 miles east from West Yellowstone.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.7097 / -111.235
Elevation: 2008 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Keep the cabin lock combination code accessible; it's provided in the confirmation email or letter.
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
- Clean all high touch surfaces upon arrival and departure; bring your own cleaning supplies and pack out all trash and belongings.
- There is no garbage service; bring garbage bags and pack out all trash.
- Keep the fence gate closed to prevent horses from escaping.
- Be aware of the risk of hantavirus exposure in remote cabins.
- Check weather forecasts and road conditions prior to your visit.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food and attractants inside the cabin due to frequent grizzly bear activity; compliance will be monitored.
Utilities
- No water is provided in the cabin; bring your own or treat natural water sources.
Fires & fuel
- Candles are prohibited inside the cabin.
- Firewood is provided for indoor use only from October 1 to May 31; not available for outdoor campfires.
Site types & loops
- No stock use is allowed at the cabin due to space limitations.
Pets
- Pets must not be left unattended at the cabin.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
