Deer Creek Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations available via Recreation.gov with a 5-night maximum stay. Limited firewood is currently available at the cabin. Winter road conditions may make trailhead access impassable; call the Yellowstone Ranger District for current conditions.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:03AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
There is limited firewood available at the Deer Creek Cabin. Please plan accordingly. Call district at 406-222-1892 for further information.
About
The Todd Family built Deer Creek Cabin between 1953 and 1960 as a summer cattle-grazing retreat and fall hunting base. The Forest Service acquired the cabin in 1993, and it has survived two forest fires. Today it serves as a year-round recreation rental in a remote, wildlife-rich setting that includes bear, moose, elk, deer, and antelope. The single-room cabin accommodates up to 4 guests with a double bed and bunk beds (no mattresses provided). Heating comes from a wood stove, and cooking options include both a wood cookstove and a propane cookstove with lantern. There is no electricity or running water; guests must treat creek water or bring their own. An outhouse with pit toilet is located outside. Basic cooking supplies, table and chairs, axe, and cleaning gear are provided. Three trail routes lead to the cabin, each 4-5 miles long. Summer access is by foot, horse, or OHV under 50 inches wide. Winter access is by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile. All routes may require fording Lower Deer Creek multiple times, with water depths ranging from 6 inches to several feet in spring. Horse corrals are available on site. The area offers excellent fishing, hunting, and backcountry exploration opportunities.
Directions
From Big Timber, take I-90 east to Exit 384 (Bridger Creek). Turn south and travel 8.2 miles to the junction of Main Bridger and West Bridger Creek Road. Turn right onto West Bridger Road and continue 4 miles to the Jim's Gulch Trailhead parking area. Hike or ride Trail 129 for about 1 mile, then follow the ridge to the divide and descend to Lower Deer Creek Trail 5. Turn south on Trail 5 and continue 1.5 miles upstream to the cabin. Alternative routes via Placer Gulch Trailhead (5.2 miles, ATV/horse/foot) or Tie Cutter Trailhead (ATV) are also available.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 222-1892 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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