Cabin Creek Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana
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As of October 2026, Cabin Creek Campground is a campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana with 15 campsites. Cabin Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Cabin Creek Campground is located at 44.8717° N, 111.3440° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 8
Cabin Creek Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Taxes apply
Published by Recreation.gov for Cabin Creek Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Cabin Creek Campground
- Standard 15
- Accessible 1
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Forest.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, horse riding.
All sites at Cabin Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the CABIN CREEK loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 02 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 03 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 04 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 05 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 06 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 07 | Standard | 8 | Accessible |
| 08 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 09 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 10 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 11 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 12 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 14 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 15 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 16 | Standard | 8 | - |
About Cabin Creek Campground
Overview
Cabin Creek Campground is located near the Madison River, in southwestern Montana. It is just 25 minutes from West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park's west entrance. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.
Recreation
The Cabin Creek Trail begins at the campground. The 6-mile trail is open to hikers and horseback riders.
Earthquake Lake can be accessed less than three miles from the campground. Fishing and canoeing are popular activities there. A visitor center is nearby, with interpretive displays and information on the 1959 earthquake and subsequent landslide that formed the lake on the Madison River.
Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier still-water fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated across the road from the Madison River, between Hebgen and Earthquake Lakes. A mature pine and Douglas fir forest covers the campground, where plentiful grasses and summer wildflowers cover the forest floor.
Nearby Attractions
West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of educational exhibits and programs.
Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Rules and notices at Cabin Creek Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Cabin Creek Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.
Click here for more information on the Gallatin National Forest.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
No RV Dump Station is located in any of the USFS campgrounds managed by ExplorUS in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.
There are NO Shower facilities available at this campground.
Camping fee covers 2 vehicles or RV/Trailer with tow vehicle. An extra vehicle fee of $9.00 is charged for each additional vehicle per night of stay.
If you have an extra vehicle, it must fit on the campsite parking spur.
Cabin Creek Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Cabin Creek Campground?
Cabin Creek Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Cabin Creek Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Cabin Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Cabin Creek Campground have?
Cabin Creek Campground has 15 campsites.
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