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Wapiti Cabin

Wapiti Cabin, Winter
Horse Corral
Wapiti Cabin (interior view)
Wapiti Cabin (back view)
Outhouse

About Wapiti Cabin

Wapiti Cabin is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle in warmer weather, but snow conditions may require a six mile trek on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Feb 20 to Dec 31

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN
4 guests
$65.00
/ per night

Reviews (29)

What Guests Are Saying

Wapiti Cabin offers a scenic, flat ski-in experience about 2 miles from the trailhead, with a clean environment and a fully stocked wood shed. The sleeping arrangements include bunk beds and cots, although one cot may be stowed. Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the cabin's charm and functionality.

Review Summary

4.4
29 reviews
5
69.0%
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4
13.8%
4
3
10.3%
3
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3.4%
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Jill J

Verified

January 11, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

5

Nice, scenic, flat ski into the cabin, about 2 miles from trailhead. There is a set of bunkbeds and two cots for sleeping. Look for the second cot, which may be stowed under the other beds (we found it the second night). We had a wonderful stay!

Heather S

Verified

December 10, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

5

Love this cabin! Please make sure your fire is out before you leave the cabin!

Fern H

Verified

December 7, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

5

Cabin was clean , wood shed was full. Wapiti Cabin is a real gem.

Fern H

Verified

July 23, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

5

Great place, kind of a dead end to turn a trailer around. Gate by the corral would be no problem it was a couple hundred yards around the bend.. Made it work, glad it wasn't muddy. Thanks!

Leslie A

Verified

December 18, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

5

Wapiti is one of my favorite winter cabins. We barely got enough snow to ski into the cabin. It's been upgraded since last winter: new window hinges and a bunk bed! There are now 2 cots and a bunk bed. 4 chairs at the table. Pots for melting snow. The previous guests didn't clean out the wood stove very well, so we cleaned it both before and after our fires. Please note: the axe is EXTREMELY dull and doesn't do much for splitting the logs. There was an awl there that allowed us to have something sharp to split the wood. Volunteers had set up mouse traps and one was "occupied" so we had to clean that out and then reset the traps before leaving. Just be aware if you have dogs or little kids that traps are present. Always a joy visiting Wapiti!

Darrell B

Verified

November 17, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

4

Cabin was snug and clean and cozy. Lots of wood for the stove. Been here multiple times. Always nice and relaxing.

Kaylee G

Verified

June 3, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

5

Very clean. Beautiful spot.

Jacy C

Verified

April 2, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

3

We were unable to make it to the cabin for our reservation. Something came up last minute. We have been there a few times before and love it.

Leslie A

Verified

January 29, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

5

Wapiti is one of my favorite winter cabins. As with all FS cabins, be prepared with your own supplies including TP. Plenty of snow this year to use for water (bring a filter). Remember to clean out the wood stove. We arrived and it was full plus had hot coals. :( Table with 4 chairs. 4 cots. Oversized pans to use for melting snow. The cabin is definitely showing wear. Wishing people would take care of gems like this.

We visited on a new moon and the stars were incredible. Be sure to go outside and check it out at night!!

Curt D

Verified

December 12, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

3

Cabin was excellent. Awesome location and amenities. Only issue was that the Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association was supposed to start grooming on Dec 2nd and had not yet. We had to break trail down to the cabin with two snowmobiles and one with a sled trailer. Going in was not too bad as we found some semi-visible old tracks. It snowed that evening and the next morning was tough. We were breaking trail uphill in a few feet of snow and got stuck about 8 times. It was miserable and with no cell signal we started to get concerned if we'd make it out. It took an hour to get to the cabin and almost 4 hours to get out. So the moral of the story is, unless you are running a hot rod sled, or following a lot of other snowmobiles in, I'd make sure they are grooming this one. Otherwise, it's a fantastic spot and cabin!

Location Wapiti Cabin

Address:
Po Box 520
West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 45.0407 / -111.286

Elevation: 2149 feet

Policies & Rules

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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.

General

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.

General

No garbage service. Please bring garbage bags and pack out all trash and personal belongings.

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Winter travel can be difficult due to deep snow, wind, low visibility, and trail signs/markers being obscured by snow. Always travel with others, and familiarize yourself with the area and with traveling in avalanche terrain.

General

Grizzly bears frequent the area; store all attractants (coolers, food, beverages, stock feed, garbage, toiletrie, etc,) inside the cabin. Hebgen Lake Ranger staff will be patrolling for compliance with the Food Storage Order in the cabin vicinity throughout the season. 

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Please use the corral at the cabin for holding stock and scatter manure to be considerate of other cabin users.

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Hay and feed brought to the site for stock must be certified weed-free.

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Candles are prohibited inside the cabin.

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Do not leave pets unattended.

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FIREWOOD ROUNDS IN WOODSHED ARE LIMITED TO INDOOR USE ONLY. Availability of firewood cannot be guaranteed. Firewood is not provided June 1st to September 30th. 

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Weather conditions vary. Please check forcast and road conditions before your trip. 

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