Window Rock Cabin
Open year-round. Hyalite Canyon Road (FS 62) closes to motorized vehicles from the evening of March 31 through May 15 annually; during this period, renters must hike or bike approximately 12 miles to reach the cabin. Winter access requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle or skiing up to 12 miles, as the road is infrequently plowed. No refunds for weather-related access issues.
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
Window Rock Cabin is a historic Forest Service rental built in 1940, nestled in Hyalite Canyon amid evergreen forest and the steep ridges of the Gallatin Mountains. The cabin offers a year-round retreat 15 miles south of Bozeman, just a mile from Hyalite Reservoir. It sleeps four people on twin beds with mattresses, and a wood-burning stove provides both heat and cooking capability. Firewood is supplied for indoor use. The cabin is primitive: no electricity, no running water, and no cell service. Water must be packed in or treated from nearby Hyalite Creek. An accessible vault toilet outhouse is located outside, and an outdoor campfire ring is available. A six-horse corral accommodates equestrians. Guests must bring their own bedding, lighting, water, matches, garbage bags, and extra toilet paper. All trash must be packed out. Hyalite Canyon is renowned for waterfalls, backcountry skiing, ice climbing, and trout fishing. Two accessible trails lead to the canyon's waterfalls, and the Hyalite Peak trailhead provides access to the Gallatin Range. This is grizzly bear country, and a food storage order is in effect.
Directions
From Bozeman, drive south on S. 19th Ave. for about 7 miles. Turn left onto Hyalite Canyon Road (FS 62). Drive approximately 12.7 miles to the Window Rock Cabin access road and gate on the right. Use the cabin combination to unlock the green gate, close the gate behind you, and continue 0.1 mile to the cabin.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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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