Maxey Cabin
Open for reservations year-round. Currently in spring road closure through May 16: Hyalite Canyon Road is closed to motorized vehicles and guests must hike or bike approximately 9 miles to reach the cabin. Full vehicle access resumes May 17. Winter access (December through March) requires high-clearance 4WD and skiing or snowshoeing the final 2/3 mile.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:48AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread for new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
About
Maxey Cabin sits at the end of a half-mile access road off Hyalite Canyon Road, surrounded by evergreen forest and the steep ridges of the Gallatin Mountains. The main log cabin accommodates 4 people on bunk beds with mattresses and is heated by a wood stove. A smaller adjoining cabin adds space for 2 more but is only available during summer months. Outside you'll find a vault toilet and a campfire ring. There is no water or electricity at the cabin. Guests must pack in drinking water, bedding, cooking equipment, lanterns or flashlights, matches, toilet paper, and all food. Bear-resistant food storage is required as grizzlies, black bears, and other wildlife frequent Hyalite Canyon. Candles are prohibited indoors. The cabin provides excellent access to Hyalite Peak trailhead with its famous waterfall hikes, backcountry skiing terrain, and some of Montana's premier ice climbing. Hyalite Reservoir is roughly a mile away for fishing and paddling. Elk hunting is popular in the canyon during fall.
Directions
From Bozeman, drive south on S. 19th Ave for about 7 miles. Turn left onto Hyalite Canyon Road (FS 62). Drive 11.1 miles to the Maxey Cabin access road on the left (east) side. Travel about 0.1 mile to the gate (combination provided with reservation), then continue 0.5 mile to the cabin. During spring closure (March 31 through May 16), park at the Maxey Cabin access road pullout and hike or bike approximately 9 miles. In winter, park at the pullout and ski or snowshoe the final 2/3 mile.
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 | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 522-2520 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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