Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt)

Overview

Beaver Creek Cabin is a primitive, rustic cabin located within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, in an area that offers a variety of recreational activities. The cabin is situated 3.5 miles down Forest Service Road 985. It is accessible by vehicle when there is no snow, but winter access is only by snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes. 

Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Several trailheads near the cabin lead into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. These trails take hikers and equestrians to high mountain lakes within the Madison Range. There is a hitching rail provided for stock use. Other trails on the forest offer access to ATV/UTV and motorcycles.

Winter activities include snowmobiling, showshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Hunting and fishing are available nearby.

Hebgen Lake is within 10 miles, offering many other recreational opportunities.

Facilities

Several trailheads near the cabin lead into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. These trails take hikers and equestrians to high mountain lakes within the Madison Range. There is a hitching rail provided for stock use. Other trails on the forest offer access to ATV/UTV and motorcycles.

Winter activities include snowmobiling, showshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Hunting and fishing are available nearby.

Hebgen Lake is within 10 miles, offering many other recreational opportunities.

Natural Features

The cabin sits at an elevation of around 7,000 feet in a wooded canyon near Beaver Creek and the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. It is nestled within the Madison Range and tucked beneath 11,316-foot Hilgard Peak, the highest in the range.

Visitors to this area may see an abundance of wildlife, such as deer, elk, grizzly bears, moose, and bighorn sheep. A variety of bird species also inhabit the area.

Nearby Attractions

Yellowstone National Park is within 30 miles, making it an ideal day trip from Beaver Creek Cabin.

Other attractions include; Hebgen Lake, Earthquake lake and the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center, and Henry's Lake State Park Accross the Idaho Border.