Cabin Creek Campground
Cabin Creek Campground is located near the Madison River, in southwestern Montana. It is just 25 minutes from West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park's west entrance. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 02 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 03 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 04 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 05 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 06 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 07 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 08 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 09 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 10 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Additional vehicles will be assessed a $8.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be collected by the campground host. |
| Accessibility | Site 07 is listed accessible |
The campground offers several single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Booking | ( more than 3 nights in advance of your stay): http://www.recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777 Information and "Last-Minute" Booking ( 3 nights or less in advance of your stay): Rocky Mountain Recreation… |
| Fees | Off Season, there is no fee and no amenities available. Peak Season, there is a $26.00 includes two driving vehicles $9.00 each additional vehicle. Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees |
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Getting there
From West Yellowstone, travel 8 miles north on Highway 191, then 14 miles west on Highway 287.
| Coordinates | 44.8717° N, 111.3440° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShenango Pile Rx
41 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Hell'S Canyon
48 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Eagle's Curios ↗ | 19 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19 mi |
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Cabin Creek Campground | Custer Gallatin National Forest | Site by site campsite tour | Se
Worth a stop
West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of educational exhibits and programs. Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
- 2.4 miQuake Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 5.6 miWatkins Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.4 miRainbow Point Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 11.6 mi
- 12 miUpper Wapiti Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.2 miHoward Springs Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miCabin Creek ↗7.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 9 more
- 0.7 miRefuge Point (XC) ↗2.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.3 miTilted Highway0.1 mi trail · hiking
- 1.4 miTilted Buildings0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 2.3 miKirkwood ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.9 miWest Fork Beaver Creek ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Lee Metcalf Wilderness begins about 8.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.9 miLee Metcalf Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 242,068 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lonesomehurst CabinBuilding · West Yellowstone · 10.5 mi
- Hutchins BridgeStructure · Cameron · 11.6 mi
- Joseph Sherwood House and StoreBuilding · Island Park · 14.4 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated across the road from the Madison River, between Hebgen and Earthquake Lakes. A mature pine and Douglas fir forest covers the campground, where plentiful grasses and summer wildflowers cover the forest floor.
Recreation
The Cabin Creek Trail begins at the campground. The 6-mile trail is open to hikers and horseback riders. Earthquake Lake can be accessed less than three miles from the campground. Fishing and canoeing are popular activities there. A visitor center is nearby, with interpretive displays and information on the 1959 earthquake and subsequent landslide that formed the lake on the Madison River. Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier still-water fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cabin Creek Campground?
Sites at Cabin Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. ( more than 3 nights in advance of your stay): http://www.recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777 Information and "Last-Minute" Booking ( 3 nights or less in advance of your stay): Rocky Mountain Recreation… Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cabin Creek Campground?
Additional vehicles will be assessed a $8.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be collected by the campground host.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cabin Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cabin Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cabin Creek Campground have?
16 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cabin Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Cabin Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cabin Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cabin Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Cabin Creek Campground?
Site 07 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Cabin Creek Campground?
The Cabin Creek Trail begins at the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Cabin Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Beaver Creek Campground (1.6 mi), Rainbow Point Campground (10.3 mi), and Lonesomehurst Campground (10.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby