Wapiti Cabin

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·Custer Gallatin National Forest

Overview

Wapiti Cabin is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle in warmer weather, but snow conditions may require a six mile trek on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 4)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

Natural Features

Wapiti Cabin (front view) - Credits: Custer Gallatin National Forest Hebgen Lake Ranger District
Outhouse - Credits: Custer Gallatin National Forest Hebgen Lake Ranger District
Wapiti Cabin, Summer - Credits: Custer Gallatin National Forest Hebgen Lake Ranger District
Wapiti Cabin (back view) - Credits: Custer Gallatin National Forest Hebgen Lake Ranger District

Wapiti Cabin is situated inbetween the Madison Mountain Range and the Gallatin Mountain Range at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Beyond the meadow, guests at the cabin can see dense stands of evergreens and rugged mountain ridges. Wapiti Creek flows nearby.

The area around Wapiti Cabin is grizzly bear habitat, but it's also home to deer, elk, moose, and other wildlife. 

Recreation

Wapiti Cabin - Credits: Custer Gallatin National Forest Hebgen Lake Ranger District

The junction of Taylor Fork Road and Wapiti Creek offers several trailheads leading into the Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Mountain bikers will find several route options in the Wapiti Loops in Taylor Fork, including a 14-mile route that begins at the cabin.

For winter sports enthusiasts, the Big Sky Snowmobile Trail is within 2 miles of the cabin, and it offers some of Montana's best backcountry snowmobiling. The area around Wapiti Creek also offers good terrain for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
The cabin is open to stock, and there is a corral available for horses. A hitching rail surrounds the cabin for stock use.

Please keep in mind that fall hunting season brings big game hunters to this area.

Nearby Attractions

Wapitit Cabin is within the vacinity of West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park. 

It is also close to Hebgen and Earthquake lakes as well as the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center. 

Additional Information

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