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Windy Pass Cabin

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Windy Pass Cabin is a campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana with 1 campsite. Windy Pass Cabin is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Windy Pass Cabin is located at 45.2653° N, 111.1014° W.

people allowed on each site: 15

Windy Pass Cabin reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 7 (1 site)Oct 8 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 7 at Windy Pass Cabin. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 21:02 UTC.

Campsites at Windy Pass Cabin

Cabin 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Windy Pass Cabin, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA WINDY PASS CABIN loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Cabin	15

About Windy Pass Cabin

Overview

Windy Pass Cabin was built in 1934. It provides a rustic mountain retreat with few amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear to make their experience comfortable and enjoyable. The cabin is available from June 16th through October 14th each year. It is accessible via a 2.5-mile hike or horseback ride up the Windy Pass Trail with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet.

Recreation

The Windy Pass Trail passes by the cabin and takes hikers and equestrians along the ridge and down through the Gallatin Range. Several other trails crisscross the area, including the Gallatin Crest Trail. Hunting in designated areas is also a popular activity.

Facilities

The cabin sleeps four people with a set of bunk beds with mattresses downstairs and two beds in the loft. A wood-burning stove provides heat. A table with chairs, cookware and utensils are available. A horse corral and outhouse with vault toilet are located outside. Drinking water, electricity and firewood are not provided. A spring fed stream runs close to the cabin in spring and summer but may dry up in the fall, another stream flows more reliably 500ft. south of the cabin. All found water sources should be treated prior to human consumption. Trash bags are needed for packing out garbage, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. A cook stove is not provided. Visitors should bring items such as bedding, flashlights or lanterns, matches and extra toilet paper.

Natural Features

Windy Pass Cabin is located near the Gallatin Crest at approximately 8,900 feet in the Gallatin Mountains. A small stream flows just below it. High alpine meadows dotted with evergreens surround the cabin and fill with colorful wildflowers in July.

A short walk to the top of the Gallatin Crest offers views of the distant snow-dusted peaks of the Absarokas and the Yellowstone River to the east and the Madison Range to the west.

Grizzly bear, gray wolf, mountain lion, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and the Canada lynx are some of the wildlife that inhabit this area. Birders may see a wide variety of bird species.

Rules and notices at Windy Pass Cabin

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Windy Pass Cabin on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The cabin remains locked; a combination lock code to the cabin is included in the confirmation email or letter

Directions and Access: There is no motorized access to this cabin.

From Bozeman, MT: Drive west towards Four Corners, then south towards Big Sky/West Yellowstone on US Highway 191 for about 35 miles. Turn left (east) onto Portal Creek Road, FS 984. Travel for 3.5 miles to the FS Road 6959 and FS Road 984 junction. Take the right fork (southeast) and stay on FS Road 984 toward Upper Portal Creek/Windy Pass Trailhead and drive for 5.3 more miles. Stay to the left on FS Rd. 984 past the junction of FS Road 2686 (to the Hidden Lakes Trailhead).

From the Windy Pass/Upper Portal Creek trailhead hike Trail 82 for 2.5 miles to the junction with Windy Pass Trail 420. Turn left unto Trail 420 and hike about 1/4 mile to the Windy Pass Cabin. Elevation gain: 1,300 ft.

ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION : (Please refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Map and the Interim Summer Trails of the Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area) Trails 82, 96, 420, and the area around the Windy Pass Cabin are closed to all motor vehicles year around. Road and trail conditions are subject to high mountain weather that can include rain and snow any month of the year as well as smoke, heat, bugs, etc. Prepare, and plan ahead. You are responsible for your own safety while traveling on National Forest system lands.

Refunds will not be issued for weather related issues, including weather related accessibility issues. It is your responsibility to think ahead and plan appropriately.

Water is not available in the cabin; water obtained from nearby natural water sources should be treated prior to use

Please be aware; this facility is not cleaned between every user visit. Visitors are advised to clean high-touch surfaces upon arrival and prior to departure. Cleaning supplies will not be provided, so it is recommended that guests bring their own.

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Hantavirus notice: Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more

No garbage service; please bring garbage bags and pack out all trash and belongings. Do not leave food, oil, tea, coffee, or canned items in the cabin.

Bears frequent the area; guests must carefully follow the food storage order for Custer Gallatin National Forest (Click here for more information)

Firewood is not provided at this cabin. Please be prepared to search for firewood. Please use only dead or downed wood. We strongly recommend you bring a bow saw and/or axe to assist with cutting and collecting firewood. Bow saws are occasionally stocked by FS personnel, but their presence at any given time cannot be confirmed.

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Burning of Wood Pallets is prohibited.

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Firewood availability is sparse, please consider the needs of others to heat the cabin before having large fires outside.

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please do not use parts of the cabin/ outhouse as firewood.

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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.

Burning candles in the cabin is prohibited

Federal regulations prohibit firing a gun or use of any other weapon in or within 150 yards of the developed recreation site, or across or on a road or body of water, or in any circumstance whereby any person may be injured or property damaged

A corral is present on site. Please clean this facility and any stock mess made within 50 yards of the cabin and stream. Hay and feed must be certified weed-free

Pets not recommended; solid pet wastes must be removed within 100 yards of cabin

This Cabin is closed October 15th - June 15th

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Windy Pass Cabin FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Windy Pass Cabin?

Windy Pass Cabin 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 Windy Pass Cabin?

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How many campsites does Windy Pass Cabin have?

Windy Pass Cabin has 1 campsites.