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VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
Fun cabin, but stayed during elk season for bow and had less solitude than expected.
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15 reviews
The Cabin Creek Cabin is a clean and well-equipped space with stunning views in a beautiful location. Guests appreciated the wood supply and the cabin's charm. However, some noted the need for clearer information about water availability and the trail conditions, as well as a lingering odor that required airing out.
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October 4, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
Fun cabin, but stayed during elk season for bow and had less solitude than expected.
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January 8, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
We snowmobiled in and used the cabin as a warm spot, brought our chainsaw in and cut a bunch of wood for others to burn.
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December 9, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
It's a very nice cabin. It was clean AND had a wood supply, for which we were very grateful, as we got in late. The view, as reported by others, is stunning.
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October 7, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
A beautiful old cabin. Everything necessary was there, and no problems.
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October 7, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
The cabin is in a lovely location with wonderful views. It would have been helpful if the cabin description or local office staff could have given specific information about the location and condition of the available water. Also, it would have been nice to know that the hike from the trail junction into the cabin was significant downhill on the way in.
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August 29, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
Stunningly beautiful area! Loved the view as well as the quiet. Cabin was great just a little dark. Someone must have sprayed something in the cabin as we kept coughing and the group before us said they kept sneezing. Had to open it up to air it out and I stirred it all up again when I swept. Loved it all!
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August 31, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
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August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
My husband and our daughters had a great time! We stayed in early August, and the weather was great! It had been raining the previous few days, but we enjoyed sunny and breezy weather. There was a thunderstorm overnight, but we were comfortable inside the cabin. We had a campfire and a small fire in the indoor campstove to keep us warm enough overnight. We saw two grizzly bears in a distant meadow upon our arrival. There were also many chipmunks, squirrels and birds near the cabin. The views were amazing! The wildflowers were beautiful! We needed to a bit of tidying up upon our arrival, dirty and dusty inside. The outhouse was in acceptable condition. We dirtbiked in, and it took us just under 1 hour from the parking area (7 mi of ATV trail and 1 mi of singletrack). We had to take two trips to pack in and pack out, the trails were fairly challenging, rocky, steep and muddy at times. So about 3 hours total travel time. Very fun and memorable! We would definitely recommend staying at Cabin Creek Cabin.
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November 13, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
The Cabin Creek Forest Service cabin is a great place to stay. The views to the West of the Madison range if phenomenal as are the night sky views. We took in an electric chainsaw to supplement the wood supply and water from the Middle Fork of Cabin Creek was readily available. Celebrated my 83rd birthday there. But in this dry year didn't see any elk.
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July 9, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
This was our first time to Cabin Creek Cabin, and we had a fantastic time. The cabin is well stocked with cleaning supplies, cooking utensils, plates, cups, brooms, axe, saw, camping chair, etc. the sleeping cots can get a bit cold and hard, so I added one of the closed foam pads provided. However, the cots squeak, and there were plenty of complaints in the logbook of poor nights sleep. The cabin was clean, the screen door was great to allow airflow but also keep out the bugs. There’s plenty of firewood.
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Po Box 520, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 United States
Elevation: 2,624 ft
Summer access from West Yellowstone:
Hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding: Take U.S. Highway 287 to Forest Service Road 681, Red Canyon Rd, then to the Red Canyon Trailhead. Follow trail #205 approximately 5 mi to the junction with Cabin ...
Summer access from West Yellowstone:
Hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding: Take U.S. Highway 287 to Forest Service Road 681, Red Canyon Rd, then to the Red Canyon Trailhead. Follow trail #205 approximately 5 mi to the junction with Cabin Creek Trail, then an additional 1 mi to the cabin. This is a backcountry cabin, expect a 6-7 mi hike one way.
Motorcycle: Access is possible via motorcycle July 16 - Oct 14 only due to motorized trail restrictions. Take U.S. Highway 287 to Forest Service Road 681, Red Canyon Rd, then to the Red Canyon Trailhead. Follow Trail #205 approximately 5 mi to the junction with Cabin Creek Trail, then an additional 1 mi to the cabin.
ATV/UTV: Access is possible for wheeled vehicles 50" or less in width July 16-Dec 1 due to motorized trail restrictions. Take U.S. Highway 191 to Forest Service Road 986, Tepee Creek Rd, then to Tepee Creek Trailhead. Follow trail #151 approximately 3.5 mi to the junction with Cabin Creek Trail #205. ATV/UTV riders must park at the junction and hike an additional 1 mi to the cabin. There is no direct cabin access via ATV/UTV.
Winter access from West Yellowstone: The cabin is adjacent to the Big Sky Snowmobile Trail. Head north from West Yellowstone by snowmobile or car approximately 9.5 mi on U.S. Highway 191. Parking is available at the Fir Ridge Cemetery pullout. The Big Sky Snowmobile Trail starts on the north side of U.S. Highway 191 and runs approximately 11 mi to the cabin.
During the early summer and fall, guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 for road/trail conditions.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 287 and U.S. Highway 191, both of which are within a reasonable distance from the cabin.
The closest entrance is: West Entrance
Approximate drive: 20.4 mi · 35 min
Last updated: October 22, 2026