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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.
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October 17, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
My border collies and I had a great experience, again. Basin Station is my favorite forest service cabin. I once again brought along a temporary fence to put on the west side of the property so the dogs would not wander on to the county road. On Monday October 7th I got some very nice photos of the Aurora Borealis with the scenic barn in the foreground. Thank You.
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October 24, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
Easy to follow directions, the cabin was clean and cared for, area was beautiful and there as plenty of hiking in the area! Loved it!
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October 24, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
Easy to follow directions, the cabin was clean and cared for, area was beautiful and there as plenty of hiking in the area! Loved it!
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January 8, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
This place was awesome!
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January 8, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
This place was awesome!
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February 9, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
The cabin was fantastic...clean and cozy. The only reason it doesn't have a five star is because of the approach and location. Disclaimer: We are not people who give a low score because of something random that has nothing to do with a cabin or the approach...like "my son flaked on me so 1-star" or "the hunting trip was bad so 2-stars"
The walk on the highway and the walk on Denny Creek road were shorter than expected. We dropped our backpacks and snowshoes at the turnoff for Denny Creek and parked at the Buttermilk Trailhead (which was not marked going west and was .65 mi from Denny Creek Rd) My wife favors 4 stars because walking on the highway with icy conditions was definitely a tad sketch. We walked in and it was only 1.6 mi to the cabin.
The cabin is pretty big with two rooms and a huge wood stove. The bedroom gets really warm but the living room/kitchen remains much cooler. If you melt snow for water and make a tiny fire to use the "eyes" or "burners" on the actual cooking stove in the kitchen (NOT in the larger oven portion), the kitchen warms up as well. There was plenty of wood and a very nice pit toilet.
The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because even in winter, it was pretty busy around here. The cabin sits right on Denny Creek Road and it is really popular for snowmobiling. In the summer, it is a regular road, there are several cabins in site and I imagine it is buzzing with activity. If you like more people around then you might give it five stars.
A great cabin with a very easy in!
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February 9, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
The cabin was fantastic...clean and cozy. The only reason it doesn't have a five star is because of the approach and location. Disclaimer: We are not people who give a low score because of something random that has nothing to do with a cabin or the approach...like "my son flaked on me so 1-star" or "the hunting trip was bad so 2-stars"
The walk on the highway and the walk on Denny Creek road were shorter than expected. We dropped our backpacks and snowshoes at the turnoff for Denny Creek and parked at the Buttermilk Trailhead (which was not marked going west and was .65 mi from Denny Creek Rd) My wife favors 4 stars because walking on the highway with icy conditions was definitely a tad sketch. We walked in and it was only 1.6 mi to the cabin.
The cabin is pretty big with two rooms and a huge wood stove. The bedroom gets really warm but the living room/kitchen remains much cooler. If you melt snow for water and make a tiny fire to use the "eyes" or "burners" on the actual cooking stove in the kitchen (NOT in the larger oven portion), the kitchen warms up as well. There was plenty of wood and a very nice pit toilet.
The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because even in winter, it was pretty busy around here. The cabin sits right on Denny Creek Road and it is really popular for snowmobiling. In the summer, it is a regular road, there are several cabins in site and I imagine it is buzzing with activity. If you like more people around then you might give it five stars.
A great cabin with a very easy in!
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July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
it's a simple good cabin, we used it as base camp to explore yellowstone and it worked out great!
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July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
it's a simple good cabin, we used it as base camp to explore yellowstone and it worked out great!
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October 17, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BASIN STATION CABIN
Cute and cozy cabin, perfect base for exploring Yellowstone!
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Po Box 520, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 United States
Elevation: 2,008 ft
Summer directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 6.5 mi. 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 fr...
Summer directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 6.5 mi. 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 mi. 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.
The closest entrance is: West Entrance
Approximate drive: 9.8 mi · 17 min
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 1,474
Nearby city: Bozeman, MT
Approx. 68 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 6,667 ft
West Yellowstone, MT
