Fourmile Cabin

Open — The cabin is currently open for reservations and operates year-round. However, the cabin will be closed for extensive renovation from May 1 through October 31, 2025. Winter access conditions vary significantly; contact the Livingston Office of the Yellowstone Ranger District at (406) 222-1892 for current road and snow conditions. Five-night maximum stay limit applies.

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About

Fourmile Cabin provides a year-round mountain retreat in the Boulder River canyon at 6,186 feet elevation, nestled in an open grassy area surrounded by mixed forest. The two-room cabin dates back nearly 100 years and offers basic modern conveniences including an electric stove, lights, refrigerator, and a wood-burning stove for heat. Four twin beds with mattresses accommodate up to four guests, and the cabin includes basic cookware, utensils, cleaning supplies, a table with chairs, and outdoor tools. The surrounding landscape is defined by the Boulder River carving through the Absaroka Range between dramatic peaks. Equestrian and hiking trails depart directly from the cabin into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, offering access to remote backcountry. The Boulder River and Fourmile Creek provide fishing opportunities for Yellowstone cutthroat and rainbow trout. Winter transforms the area into excellent terrain for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Access varies dramatically by season. During warmer months, the cabin is reachable by vehicle via a gravel county road. Late-season ice and winter snow can require guests to snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile anywhere from 3.5 to 11 miles to reach the cabin. The location supports diverse wildlife including bear, moose, elk, deer, and antelope. The cabin has no water supply, and a vault toilet is located outside. A five-night maximum stay limit applies.

Directions

From Big Timber, travel 25 miles south on Highway 298 to the National Forest boundary where pavement ends. Continue another 17 miles on the gravel Main Boulder Road (Forest Road 6639). The cabin is on the west side of the road across from the Fourmile Trailhead parking area, marked by a Forest Service sign reading Fourmile Ranger Station.