About May Creek Cabin
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Winter
Skiing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
River Access
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
- 4 guests
Site Details
Reviews (163)
What Guests Are Saying
Guests consistently praise May Creek Cabin for its lovely setting and well-stocked amenities, including a fantastic new wood stove and plentiful dry firewood. The cabin provides a unique experience with an easy walk-in and enjoyable activities like marshmallow roasting. Some minor issues were noted, such as a malfunctioning propane lantern and challenging creek crossings, but overall, guests expressed excitement to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Guests consistently praise May Creek Cabin for its lovely setting and well-stocked amenities, including a fantastic new wood stove and plentiful dry firewood. The cabin provides a unique experience with an easy walk-in and enjoyable activities like marshmallow roasting. Some minor issues were noted, such as a malfunctioning propane lantern and challenging creek crossings, but overall, guests expressed excitement to return.
Review Summary
Gail B
VerifiedMarch 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
This is a quaint little cabin nestled in a beautiful valley. We love this cabin! We appreciate that in order to get to the cabin you have to get there via your own power, ie, non-motorized! In our case it was a ski in....it was a beautiful ski in and we appreciate that the Forest Service keeps the route open by cutting out fallen trees.
The only negative comment we have is that the wood stove does not seem to work consistently. It would be great to see the stove get some maintenance, or potentially a new small efficient stove.
Also, byo toilet paper even though it says tp will be stocked, this was not the case and could be troublesome!
Thank you for keeping the cabin experience great!
Gary W
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
A beautiful place, with a sculpted covering of snow in the meadows.
Gary W
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
A beautiful place, with a sculpted covering of snow in the meadows.
Gary W
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
A beautiful place, with a sculpted covering of snow in the meadows.
Gary W
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
A beautiful place, with a sculpted covering of snow in the meadows.
Dwayne M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Combination doesn't work on the woodshed.
Dwayne M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Combination doesn't work on the woodshed.
Dwayne M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Combination doesn't work on the woodshed.
Dwayne M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Combination doesn't work on the woodshed.
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
The good:
1 room cabin with 2 bunk beds and mattress pads. No ladders to climb into upper bunks though.
Very peaceful and serene.
Nice island dining table with cool branches supporting and bench seats.
Good equipped kitchen.
Wood stove.
Both battery and propane canister lanterns.
Clothes lines with hangers.
2 burner propane camp stove but you need to bring propane.
Fairy light string and solar LUCI LED lights have been left.
Curtains on 2 of the windows. The one without has nice view of May Creek and meadow.
Nice porch and fire pit.
Picnic bench.
May Creek flows by and is surprising deep for wading or cooling off in summer. Some small trout.
Old school pit toilet with modern seats and moon cut out on door. Fun supplied Styrofoam cut out to insulate the cold seat.
As usual the Wisdom Ranger District has supplied emergency supplies and tools for the cabin. Something we have not seen with any other district we have been to.
The bad:
Upon arrival to trail some horseback riders were returning so had to look for horse poop for first mile. Not sure if this is standard practice.
Easy walk but several downed trees over trail and grass has overgrown spots.
At the beginning there is a bridge across part of May Creek but another part just past the bridge you have to scramble over cut up logs to stay dry. Another bridge would be nice.
No sink in cabin but there is a dish pan.
We have Verizon and we had no service. While some are happy to leave that behind those who have an emergency or are always kind of working this is an issue. There was 4bar LTE service about 12.9 mi east of the campground on Hwy 43 or a couple of bars at Chief Joseph Pass 11 mi west on 43.
The combination did not work on the wood shed. Not sure if it is busted or they do not all access to wood until colder weather.
Was one of the last affordable cabins at $25 for a cheap getaway but soon to be $45.
Location & Directions for May Creek Cabin
Po Box 238, Wisdom, MT 59761 United States
Elevation: 1,987 ft
Getting There
From Wisdom, travel west on Highway 43 for about 16 mi to the May Creek Campground. Guests can park in the plowed parking area near the highway at the entrance to the campground during the winter. During the summer months, follow the campground ro...
From Wisdom, travel west on Highway 43 for about 16 mi to the May Creek Campground. Guests can park in the plowed parking area near the highway at the entrance to the campground during the winter. During the summer months, follow the campground road to the fence at the south end of the campground. Parking is available in the meadow just west of the campground.
From the campground, hike or ski south along the marked May Creek Trail, crossing a small bridge. About a quarter-mile past the bridge, the May Creek Trail intersects with the May Creek Ridge Trail; stay on the May Creek Trail and continue south for about two miles. The cabin is located on the edge of a large meadow, in the trees, on the east side of the creek. Large, blue diamond stakes mark the trail across the meadow to the cabin. Maps of the area may be purchased by calling the Wisdom Ranger District.
Highway access
The May Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 43, which is approximately 16 miles west from Wisdom.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The cabin is locked and the padlock code will be shared upon reservation confirmation.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- Guests need to bring their own water.
Fires & fuel
- No propane fuel will be provided.
- Firewood is available only from October 1 to June 15.
- Do not move firewood; obtain it near your destination.
Safety & rules
- Familiarize yourself with safety regarding bears, water, and weather hazards.
- Cell phone service is not available at the cabin.
- Guests must pack out all garbage and food.
- Be aware of hantavirus exposure risk when visiting remote cabins.
- Visitor groups must clean and disinfect the cabin after use.
General
- Learn more about the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest on our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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