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About Cabin Creek Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
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Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Seating
001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (14)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Jeff J
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
Had a great time there - I spent 2 nights. 1st night rained most of the night and it was nice not having to get up and pack up a wet tent. It was nice sitting on the porch out of the rain watching the flashes from lightening. No roof leaks. The screen door kept out the mosquitoes. The small table with bench inside was convenient for cooking, and eating breakfast and dinner. I brought my own stove and pans but there were pans in the cabin. 3 bunks inside iirc. I hope to rent it again next summer
Jacy C
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
It was great. Great cabin in a beautiful location
Triston S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
It was fantastic. It was clean, easy to find, and plenty big enough. The hike had some decent vertical but nothing too crazy if you don’t have bad knees like I do.
Spencer F
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
If you love the sound and smell of two stroke engines this is the cabin for you. We used a snowmobile to access the cabin, which is one of the most beautiful cabins I've ever been to, we knew there would be some snowmobiles, as thats the price you pay to get to a cabin on a snowmobile. But there were days I counted more than 50 snowmobiles in the drainage. They would drive within 6 feet of the cabin (a few managed to get closer), they park and hang out within 30 feet of the cabin, pretty much all day there was a group there. Unlike other cabins there is no "respect cabin users" sign. I suppose if you are a rider this would be fun, but even then we could hardly have a conversation outside. I didn't even see a bird in the area, its sad to think about the impact that many (high impact) users has. Maybe midweek non-holiday, maybe drop 50 trees on the groom on your way in, maybe this isn't the place for folks who like to "access" on a snowmobile.
There was wood, some pots and pans, stream was running enough to get water (got to dig through the snow), and the views were eye popping. The trail was easy to follow (look for the orange blazes off the groom and a trailer will make the going tough as there are some serious doo woops along the way) Thanks forest service for a rad opportunity, I just won't be using this one again.
Lev S
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
Not a lot of help or maintenance from FS local office. Pretty typical in this district. Every other district we’ve stayed in does a better job.
Kim K
VerifiedJuly 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.
Bill P
VerifiedNovember 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.
Christa H
VerifiedAugust 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 miles of ATV trail and 1 mile 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.
Becky P
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CABIN CREEK CABIN
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Kim K
VerifiedAugust 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!
Location Cabin Creek Cabin
Address:
Po Box 520
West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
United States
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 miles to the junction with Cabin Creek Trail, then an additional 1 mile to the cabin. This is a backcountry cabin, expect a 6-7 mile 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 miles to the junction with Cabin Creek Trail, then an additional 1 mile 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 miles to the junction with Cabin Creek Trail #205. ATV/UTV riders must park at the junction and hike an additional 1 mile 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 miles 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 miles 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.
Elevation: 2624 feet
19 mi drive to downtown West Yellowstone (about 42 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Please be aware that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is not cleaning this rental cabin between user visits. To protect health and safety for all cabin visitors, we recommend you clean all "high touch surfaces" when you arrive and before you leave. Cleaning supplies are not provided; you are expected to bring your own. Leave nothing behind - pack it in, pack it out. Please take any garbage, food, books, and personal items with you. Immediately report any unsanitary conditions to the local Ranger Station.
- This is a backcountry cabin; expect a 6-7 mile hike one way
- Make sure to have the lock combination for the cabin door; the combination code to the cabin is included in the confirmation e-mail or letter.
- Water is not available in the cabin; water obtained from nearby natural water sources should be treated prior to use.
- No garbage service. Please bring garbage bags and pack out all trash and personal belongings.
- Grizzly bears frequent the area; store all attractants (coolers, food, beverages, stock feed, garbage, toiletrie, etc,) inside the cabin. Hebgen Lake Ranger District staff will be patrolling for compliance with the Food Storage Order in the cabin vicinity throughout the season.
- Please use minimum impact techniques for holding stock, and scatter manure in consideration of other visitors to the cabin.
- Hay and feed brought to the site for stock must be certified weed-free.
- Candles are not allowed at the cabin.
- Do not leave pets unattended.
- Firewood is not provided.
- Weather conditions vary. Please check forecast and road condtitions before your visit.
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Last updated: September 7, 2026