Little Bear Cabin
Little Bear Cabin was built in 1938 and still looks much the same as it did back then. It is available year-round for recreationists, as well as for those who seek a quiet mountain retreat. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle during the summer and fall (June 16th - December 31st) weather and snow conditions permitting, but winter access requires snowmobiling or skiing 10 miles from the paved road. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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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 has a bunk bed downstairs and two beds in the loft, each with mattresses, to sleep up to four people. There is a wood cook stove which provides some heat, but it may not be sufficient in extremely cold temperatures. A table with chairs, broom,dustpan and snow shovel are provided. A campfire ring and outhouse with vault toilet are located outside the cabin.Water and electricity are not available. Guests must bring their own drinking water, as well as fire starters (matches and newspaper), bedding, dish soap, flashlights or lanterns and extra toilet paper, among other necessities. The cabin must be cleaned and all trash removed prior to leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
| Nearest town | Bozeman, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.4964° N, 111.1489° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShenango Pile Rx
5 mi from the campground
- PrescribedNorth Bridger Brackett Creek Pile Burning Rx
27 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Hell'S Canyon
38 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 | Northern Lights Rivers Lakes & Oceans ↗ | 12 mi |
| RV sales & service | Valley Trailer Sales Inc ↗ | 17.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 8.2 mi
- 8.2 miBlackmore Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 10.4 miPalisade Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miLittle Bear Cabin0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.2 miLittle Bear3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.2 miWilson Creek ↗7.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.2 miLittle Big Bear3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.5 miBear Divide (snowmo) ↗5.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.6 miLittle Bear Lake0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Little Bear SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 3.5 mi
- Anderson SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 7.3 mi
- Spanish Creek SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 8.8 mi
Natural features
The cabin sits atop a grassy knoll on a small ridge near the north end of the Gallatin Range, offering views of Gallatin Valley and the Bridger Range. Stands of mixed conifer surround the cabin. Wildlife in the surrounding area includes grizzly and black bears, gray wolves, mountain lions, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and Canada lynx. Birders may see a wide variety of bird species.
Recreation
Several multi-use trails and roads crisscross the area, ideal for motorcycle and off-road vehicle riding, mountain biking and hiking. Winter activities include snowshoeing,snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The area surrounding the cabin is popular with hunters in the fall.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Little Bear Cabin?
Sites at Little Bear 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 Little Bear Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Little Bear Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Little Bear Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Little Bear Cabin?
Several multi-use trails and roads crisscross the area, ideal for motorcycle and off-road vehicle riding, mountain biking and hiking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Little Bear Cabin?
Bozeman, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Little Bear Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spire Rock Campground (4.7 mi), Lower Hyalite Group (5.9 mi), and Langohr Campground (7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby