Mill Creek Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations available via Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. Running water is only available mid-June through mid-September; bring drinking water outside that window. Firewood is not provided June 1 through September 30. Four-wheel drive with high clearance recommended. Maximum 5-night stay.
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
About
Mill Creek Cabin was built in 1927 as temporary lodging for traveling Forest Service personnel and now serves as a recreation rental on the Yellowstone Ranger District. The 20-by-14 log structure sits at 5,750 feet elevation at the edge of a meadow with views of evergreens and bubbling Mill Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River. The cabin features a front porch with picnic table and benches, plus a back porch overlooking the creek. Inside, the cabin offers bunk beds with mattresses for up to four guests, a wood-burning stove for heat, electric range, electric lights, and a table with chairs. Running water is available mid-June through mid-September; otherwise guests must bring their own drinking water. An outdoor vault toilet and campfire ring are provided. Stock facilities include a corral with 4-horse capacity and summer water access. The area offers excellent hiking and horseback access to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Mill Creek, and seasonal huckleberry picking. Winter recreation includes cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling on the Mill Creek Snowmobile Trail, with access to Snowbank and Passage Creek Falls ski trails.
Directions
From Livingston, travel south on Highway 89 for approximately 15 miles. Turn left (east) on Mill Creek Road 486. Continue approximately 12 miles along a paved then gravel road. The cabin (marked as Mill Creek Work Center) is on the right, just before Snowbank Campground. In winter, the road is plowed to the Snowbank snowmobile parking area beyond the cabin.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
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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