Basin Station Cabin
Basin Station Cabin is a primitive, rustic, two-room structure located in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The cabin is open year-round. The adjacent road is heavily traveled. Snow conditions in the fall, winter, and spring may limit access by vehicle. Guests can snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile to the cabin up to three miles from the nearest available parking. This cabin is parking accessible by vehicle during warmer months. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they 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 | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | 4 / 2 |
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 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 18 ft |
This is a primitive cabin. It sleeps four people and has a six persons maximum per group at cabin site. There is a seven day maximum stay per group. A wood stove is available for heat, and an old-fashioned wood cook stove is also available with firewood provided October 1st - May 31st for indoor use only. Basic amenities are provided such as an axe, shovel, and a table with chairs. The cabin is equipped with a double-bed platform and one set of bunk bed platforms, all equipped with mattresses. No water or electricity is available at the cabin. Guests must either bring drinking water or treat water they retrieve from natural sources. It is also recommended that guests bring their own cooking stoves. Garbage bags are needed to pack out trash. A stock pot is provided for boiling water. It is strongly recommended that campers bring their own back country cookware and dishes for use. Items such as bedding, flashlights or lanterns, first aid supplies, and extra toilet paper are also not available at the cabin.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Summer directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 6.5 miles. Turn right on Denny Creek Road and continue approximately two miles north. The cabin is located on the right side of the road. Winter directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 7.5 miles.
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone, Montana |
| Coordinates | 44.7097° N, 111.2353° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Eagle's Curios ↗ | 7.5 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
The cabin is approximately nine miles from West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park. Other attractions include; Hebgen Lake, Earthquake lake and the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center, and Henry's Lake State Park across the Idaho Border.
- 1.7 miLonesomehurst Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 3.7 miHoward Springs Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 4.7 miTarghee Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.7 miRainbow Point Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 6.8 miWatkins Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.6 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miLionhead ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.3 miUpper Cherry Creek2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.9 miLionhead Loop (snowmo) ↗7.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.9 miButtermilk Creek2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2 miLionhead (snowmo)2.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.2 miEast Fork Denny Creek1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The cabin sits in an open meadow in the Upper Madison River Valley with views of distant evergreen forests and mountain peaks on all sides. It is situated within a couple miles of the South Fork Arm of the Madison River; just down the road from Hebgen Lake. The area around Basin Station Cabin is grizzly bear habitat, it's also home to bison, elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife.
Recreation
Basin Station is surrounded by hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails as well as ATV/UTV and motorcyles routes subject to seasonal restrictions and delayed open dates. Please contact the Hebgen Lake Ranger District to obtain open dates. Horses are not allowed at the cabin. The horse corral is used administratively by the USDA Forest Service. Winter activities in the area include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Nearby Hebgen Lake offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and hunting. A public boat launch with two docks is located about two miles from the cabin at Lonesomehurst Campground and additional access to the lake is available through surrounding day use areas.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Basin Station Cabin?
Sites at Basin Station 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 Basin Station Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Basin Station Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Basin Station Cabin?
The longest site here provides 18 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
Is there cell service at Basin Station Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Basin Station Cabin?
Basin Station is surrounded by hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails as well as ATV/UTV and motorcyles routes subject to seasonal restrictions and delayed open dates. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Basin Station Cabin?
West Yellowstone, Montana. The cabin is approximately nine miles from West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park.
Source: Getting there
What if Basin Station Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lonesomehurst Campground (1.8 mi), Rainbow Point Campground (5.5 mi), and Bakers Hole (7.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby