Wapiti Cabin
Wapiti Cabin is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle from July 1 through December 1 (weather and snow permitting), but winter access requires a trek of up to six miles on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile. Taylor Fork Road (FS 134) is open year round, but may have limited access due to snow. Wapiti Creek Road (FS 2522) does not fully open to vehicles until July 1. 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 | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Partial | 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 | 20 ft |
This is a primitive cabin. It can sleep up to four people, with a maximum group size of six people for overnight use. There is a seven night maximum stay per group. A wood stove is available for heat, and an old-fashioned wood cook stove is also available. Basic ammeneties such as an axe, shovel, bucket and table with chairs are also provided. Four cots are available. An outhouse is located outside and adjacent to the cabin. Firewood is supplied for indoor use only. Renters must gather their own wood for outdoor campfires. A corral is available for stock. A stock pot is provided for boiling water. It is strongly recommended that campers bring their own back country cookware and dishes for use. No electricity or water is available. Guests must bring their own drinking water, flashlights and lanterns, bedding, matches, extra toilet paper, garbage bags, dish soap, and other necessities. The cabin will need to be cleaned and all trash removed prior to departure.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
During the spring and fall, guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 for road conditions and access to the cabin. Summer access (May 16 to December 1): For summer access from West Yellowstone, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 miles.
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.0407° N, 111.2862° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShenango Pile Rx
29 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Hell'S Canyon
41 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 | Grizzly Outfitters ↗ | 15.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Valley Trailer Sales Inc ↗ | 49.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
Wapitit Cabin is within the vacinity of West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park. It is also close to Hebgen and Earthquake lakes as well as the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center.
- 0.3 miUpper Wapiti Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.4 miEldridge Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.8 miQuake Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miOil Well ↗10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.3 miWapiti ↗8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.4 miLittle Wapiti4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miAlbino Lake3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miPika Point2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.8 miMarble Mountain ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miUpper Wapiti Trailhead ↗Custer Gallatin National Forest
- 2.4 miEldridge 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
This campground sits inside Lee Metcalf Wilderness.
- inLee 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
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Natural features
Wapiti Cabin is situated inbetween the Madison Mountain Range and the Gallatin Mountain Range at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Beyond the meadow, guests at the cabin can see dense stands of evergreens and rugged mountain ridges. Wapiti Creek flows nearby. The area around Wapiti Cabin is grizzly bear habitat, but it's also home to deer, elk, moose, and other wildlife.
Recreation
The junction of Taylor Fork Road and Wapiti Creek offers several trailheads leading into the Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area. Mountain bikers will find several route options in the Wapiti Loops in Taylor Fork, including a 14-mile route that begins at the cabin. For winter sports enthusiasts, the Big Sky Snowmobile Trail is within 2 miles of the cabin, and it offers some of Montana's best backcountry snowmobiling. The area around Wapiti Creek also offers good terrain for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The cabin is open to stock, and there is a corral available for horses. A hitching rail surrounds the cabin for stock use. Please keep in mind that fall hunting season brings big game hunters to this area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wapiti Cabin?
Sites at Wapiti 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 Wapiti Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Wapiti Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wapiti Cabin?
The longest site here provides 20 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
What is there to do at Wapiti Cabin?
The junction of Taylor Fork Road and Wapiti Creek offers several trailheads leading into the Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Wapiti Cabin?
West Yellowstone, Montana. Wapitit Cabin is within the vacinity of West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park.
Source: Getting there
What if Wapiti Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Red Cliff Campground (9.5 mi), Cabin Creek Campground (12 mi), and Tom Miner Campground (12.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby