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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.

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2026 (Current year)

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Up to 4 guests
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39 reviews

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Wapiti Cabin offers a picturesque and peaceful retreat, with a scenic location and excellent amenities, including a wood-burning stove. Guests appreciate the wildlife viewing opportunities and the cabin's cleanliness and renovations. Many families return annually to enjoy the serene environment and beautiful wildflowers.

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Anthony B

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May 9, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

Good cabin, unfortunately the price is jumping from $25 to $50. One of the cots was falling apart just as a heads up. Lots of fun! Hard hike with the snow in the winter however. No cell service either. Enjoy!

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Diane K

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June 9, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

Such a beautiful spot ! We had a girls overnight after hiking to Albino Lake. Few flowers starting to bloom. Saw a few deer and a few different ducks. Noticed bear tracks on the trail but no others signs. No cell service which was perfect !!

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Daniel D

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June 12, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

Quite a bit of drive by traffic but otherwise very peaceful and enjoyable in a beautiful setting. I was fortunate enough to rent it while it was $30/night. At $65/night I doubt I’ll rent the cabin again.

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Basil B

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October 1, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

The cabin was very clean and in great condition with large Cabela cots and a wood stove that kept the place very toasty. The location is nestled in at the end of the road but with scenic views. The surrounding area provided plenty of hiking and off-road travel with well marked trails. Highly recommended!

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Lori S

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June 18, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

One our favorites. Road up was muddy in a couple spots but we made it with a Dodge Caravan at the end of May. So happy they cleaned out all the cupboards and drawers and got rid of all the old stuff! Glad they replaced 3 of the narrow Army cots but the new, longer, wider Cabela's cots were saggy. We didn't sleep well because of the cots. No screen door though the buzzy bugs weren't bad in late May. USFS personnel showed up one of the days to lock the wood shed for the summer but we had our own. They also attended to the outhouse. Cleanest I have seen the Wapiti Cabin out house ever!

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Erin L

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September 9, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

Lovely location, charming cabin. Everything was perfect.

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Alex F

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December 5, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN

Awesome cabin, lots of room. Great views and a lot of wild life to see

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Curt D

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

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!

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Location & Directions for Wapiti Cabin

Po Box 520, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 United States

Elevation: 2,149 ft

Getting There

Summer access (May 16 to December 1): For summer access from West Yellowstone, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 mi. Turn left on Taylor Fork Road/Forest Service Road 134 and proceed approximately 3.5 mi. Turn left on Forest Serv...

Nearest town

West Yellowstone, MT - 39 mi

About 51 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 191, located approximately 33.5 miles south from West Yellowstone.

Near Yellowstone National Park

The closest entrance is: West Entrance

Approximate drive: 34.4 mi · 59 min

Policies & Rules

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No garbage service. Please bring garbage bags and pack out all trash and personal belongings.
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • Please use the corral at the cabin for holding stock and scatter manure to be considerate of other cabin users.
  • Hay and feed brought to the site for stock must be certified weed-free.
  • Candles are prohibited inside the cabin.
  • Do not leave pets unattended.
  • 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. 
  • Weather conditions vary. Please check forcast and road conditions before your trip. 

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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