About May Creek Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
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Hiking
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (121)
What Guests Are Saying
May Creek Cabin consistently receives positive feedback, with guests praising its lovely location, well-stocked amenities, and the new wood stove. The cabin provides a cozy atmosphere, especially during winter, and guests appreciate the abundant supply of firewood. While there are minor issues, such as a malfunctioning propane lantern and challenging creek access, overall experiences have been enjoyable, with many guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
May Creek Cabin consistently receives positive feedback, with guests praising its lovely location, well-stocked amenities, and the new wood stove. The cabin provides a cozy atmosphere, especially during winter, and guests appreciate the abundant supply of firewood. While there are minor issues, such as a malfunctioning propane lantern and challenging creek access, overall experiences have been enjoyable, with many guests eager to return.
Review Summary
Jennifer H
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Always a great time at a sweet, special place.
Jennifer H
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Always a great time at a sweet, special place.
Kassie K
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Great cabin! From the highway this is a 2.5 mile ski in, annnd it’s non-motorized! What a place, enjoy!
Kassie K
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Great cabin! From the highway this is a 2.5 mile ski in, annnd it’s non-motorized! What a place, enjoy!
Kassie K
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MAY CREEK CABIN
Great cabin! From the highway this is a 2.5 mile ski in, annnd it’s non-motorized! What a place, enjoy!
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 miles east of the campground on Hwy 43 or a couple of bars at Chief Joseph Pass 11 miles 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.
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 miles east of the campground on Hwy 43 or a couple of bars at Chief Joseph Pass 11 miles 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.
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 miles east of the campground on Hwy 43 or a couple of bars at Chief Joseph Pass 11 miles 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.
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.
Location May Creek Cabin
Address:
Po Box 238
Wisdom, MT, 59761
United States
From Wisdom, travel west on Highway 43 for about 16 miles 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.
The May Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 43, which is approximately 16 miles west from Wisdom.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.6421 / -113.822
Elevation: 1987 feet
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: June 4, 2026
