Alex F
VerifiedDecember 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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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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Currently open - Feb 20 to Dec 31
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001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN
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- 4 guests
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Up to 4 guests
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Surface: Gravel
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39 reviews
Summary
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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Based on 39 reviews
5 stars
76.9% (30)
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10.3% (4)
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Erin L
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN
Lovely location, charming cabin. Everything was perfect.
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Suzan K
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN
Amazing place!
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Lori S
VerifiedJune 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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Victoria B
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN
Nice challenging ski in. Thank you !
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Basil B
VerifiedOctober 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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Daniel D
VerifiedJune 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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Diane K
VerifiedJune 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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Anthony B
VerifiedMay 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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Justin G
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WAPITI CABIN
Great cabin, road there on snowmobiles cooked some lunch and warmed up while lunch was cooking. Thank you to the forest service for the hard work that they do to keep this cabin available for all of us to enjoy.
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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...
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 Service Road 2522 and proceed approximately 1.5 mi. The cabin is located on the right side of the road.
Winter access (December 2 to May 15):
Snowmobiling: From West Yellowstone, Montana, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33 mi to the Sage Creek Trailhead parking area off of Highway 191. Follow the newly relocated Big Sky/Carrot Basin Trail for eight miles. Please note that the cabin is located on the edge of a winter wildlife closure area. Off trail snowmobiling around the cabin is permitted only to the south of the access road (on the left side, if traveling to and beyond the cabin).
Trail grooming occurs December 1 - March 31 depending on snow conditions. View grooming report at destinationyellowstone.com/snowmobile. Trail maybe impassable due to weather.
Skiing/Snowshoeing: From West Yellowstone, Montana, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 mi. Turn left on Taylor Fork Road/Forest Service Road 134 and proceed for approximately 4 mi to the small, privately plowed parking area at the Albino Lake Trailhead. From here, it is approximately 2-miles along the road (south) to the cabin. Please note: plowed driving access to the parking area at the Albino Lake Trailhead is not guaranteed. Parking for the cabin is not allowed past the trailhead - Do Not block private property.
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.
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
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.
- 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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