Window Rock Cabin
Window Rock Cabin was built in 1940 and now offers a year-round retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. It is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest's most popular recreation areas. The cabin is accessible by car in the summer. During the spring (from March 31st through May 15th) the road to the cabin is closed to motorized vehicle traffic every year. Guest should be prepared to hike or bike 12 miles to the cabin during this period. During winter months the access road is infrequently plowed, so guests should be prepared with a four wheel drive, high clearance vehicle or to ski up to 12 miles to the cabin.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles |
|---|---|
| 001 | 15 / – |
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
The cabin sleeps four people on twin beds with mattresses. The wood-burning stove can be used for cooking and heating.A table with chairs, broom and dustpan are provided. A campfire ring is located outside. The outhouse has an accessible vault toilet. A horse corral is available with space for six horses. No water or electricity is provided. Guests must bring their own water supply, garbage bags for packing out trash, as well as bedding, lighting, extra toilet paper and matches.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Bozeman, MT: Drive south on S. 19th Ave. for about 7 miles. Turn left onto Hyalite Canyon Road FS 62. Drive about 12.7 miles to the Window Rock Cabin access road and gate on the right (west) side of the road. Use the cabin combination to unlock the gate. Please close the gate behind you.
| Nearest town | Bozeman, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.4622° N, 110.9586° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShenango Pile Rx
14 mi from the campground
- PrescribedNorth Bridger Brackett Creek Pile Burning Rx
27 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Hell'S Canyon
47 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 | Rite Bobbin ↗ | 14.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Valley Trailer Sales Inc ↗ | 22.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 1.1 miPalisade Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 1.9 miBlackmore Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 1.9 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miWestshore3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miCrescent Lake1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miChisholm Bay0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miHyalite Creek ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1 miGrotto Falls ↗1.2 mi trail · hiking
- 1 miHyalite Canyon ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.1 miPalisade Falls Trailhead ↗Custer Gallatin National Forest
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
Custer Gallatin National Forest begins about 7.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.4 miCuster Gallatin National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,412,203 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
- Little Bear SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 11.6 mi
- Anderson SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 11.7 mi
- John Hepburn PlaceBuilding · Emigrant · 13.1 mi
Natural features
Window Rock Cabin is nestled in Hyalite Canyon, an area with beautiful wildflower meadows during the summer and thick blankets of pristine snow in winter. Evergreen forest and the steep ridges of the Gallatin Mountains surround the cabin.Hyalite creek flows nearby. This area is important habitat for grizzly bears, bison, elk, mule deer, mountain lions, bighorn, wolves and mountain goats.
Recreation
Hikers and equestrians have access to the Hyalite Peak trailhead that leads into an area of the Gallatin Range known for its waterfalls. Two accessible trails in Hyalite Canyon lead to the waterfalls. Bicyclists can use Hyalite Canyon Road. Hyalite Canyon is a popular destination for backcountry skiers and ice climbers. Hyalite Reservoir is a mile away, offering opportunities for non-motorized boating and trout fishing. Elk hunting is excellent in Hyalite Canyon in the fall.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Window Rock Cabin?
Sites at Window Rock Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Window Rock Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Window Rock Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Window Rock Cabin?
Hikers and equestrians have access to the Hyalite Peak trailhead that leads into an area of the Gallatin Range known for its waterfalls. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Window Rock Cabin?
Bozeman, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Window Rock Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Chisholm Campground (0.9 mi), Hood Creek Campground (1.6 mi), and Langohr Campground (5.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby