Trail Creek Cabin
Open year-round via Recreation.gov reservations. Maximum stay 5 nights. Check-in 2:00 p.m., check-out noon. ATV/motorcycle access via Goose Creek Trail permitted June 16 through December 1. Newman Creek Road may be unplowed in winter, adding 1 mile to the approach.
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
Trail Creek Cabin, originally built in 1924 as the Bozeman Ranger District station, offers a backcountry lodging experience in Montana's Gallatin Mountains. The cabin sits at 6,200 feet elevation on the edge of a meadow fronted by lodgepole pine, with mountain peaks visible from the front porch. A small intermittent creek runs behind the structure. Wildlife including bear, moose, elk, and deer frequent the area. The cabin sleeps four in bunk beds and is heated by a wood stove, with firewood provided October through May for indoor use only. A propane lantern and two-burner propane cookstove are available, but guests must supply their own propane canisters. There is no electricity, running water, or potable water; the nearby creek is intermittent and any natural water must be treated. A vault toilet outhouse and a four-horse corral are on the exterior, along with a campfire ring. Access is the defining challenge. From Newman Creek trailhead, it's 2 miles on foot or horseback, with the first 1.5 miles crossing private property (stay on trail). From Goose Creek, the route is 5 miles and accommodates ATVs, motorcycles, and UTVs under 50 inches wide from June 16 to December 1. In winter, skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles are required, and Newman Creek Road may not be plowed.
Directions
From I-90 Exit 316 (Livingston area), travel south on Trail Creek Road. For foot, ski, or horse access: continue 7 miles south, turn west on Newman Creek Road (unsigned) and go 1 mile to the trailhead; the cabin is 2 miles in, with the first 1.5 miles crossing private property. For ATV/snowmobile access: from I-90 Exit 316, go south 3 miles on Trail Creek Road, then west on Goose Creek Road 2 miles to the locked gate; the cabin is 5.2 miles beyond the gate. OHVs must be under 50 inches wide to pass through the gate slot.
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 | $55 |
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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