## Overview

A historic cabin known as Bennett Creek Cabin was located over a mile from
this site, but it was recently replaced with the current Crandall Creek Cabin,
a traditional log structure. This cabin offers rustic accommodations with
limited amenities, so guests should be prepared to bring most of the supplies
and gear they need for a comfortable stay. Access to the cabin is via a semi-
primitive dirt road. Four-wheel drive is suggested on this road from June 16
to Dec. 1. Guests who arrive after Dec. 1 must get to the cabin by hiking,
snowshoeing, skiing or snowmobiling seven miles from the end of the plowed
road to the cabin. No off-road vehicles or motorcycles are allowed beyond the
Shields River Loop gate from Dec. 2 to June 15. Guests are responsible for
their own travel arrangements and safety.

## Recreation

Activities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, birding, hunting,
horseback riding and during the summer months, ATV's and motorcycles may be
used on the main roads if street legal. Winter activities include snowshoeing,
snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Excellent fishing is available in the
nearby creeks. Hunting is also a popular pastime in this area each fall.

## Facilities

Activities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, birding, hunting,
horseback riding and during the summer months, ATV's and motorcycles may be
used on the main roads if street legal. Winter activities include snowshoeing,
snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Excellent fishing is available in the
nearby creeks. Hunting is also a popular pastime in this area each fall.

## Natural Features

Crandall Creek Cabin is tucked beneath the foothills of the Crazy Mountains.
The front porch of the cabin offers a majestic view of Target Rock and
spectacular star gazing on a clear night.  
  
The cabin is situated at an elevation of approximately 6,400 feet, near
several creeks and the Shields River. This area is home to bears, elk, deer
and moose, among other wildlife species. Birders may spot a variety of birds.

<h2>Overview</h2>
A historic cabin known as Bennett Creek Cabin was located over a mile from this site, but it was recently replaced with the current Crandall Creek Cabin, a traditional
log structure. This cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests should be prepared to bring most of the supplies and gear they need for a comfortable stay.    

Access to the cabin is via a semi-primitive dirt road. Four-wheel drive is suggested on this road from June 16 to Dec. 1.   

Guests who arrive after Dec. 1 must get to the cabin by hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or snowmobiling seven miles from the end of the plowed road to the cabin. No 
off-road vehicles or motorcycles are allowed beyond the Shields River Loop gate from Dec. 2 to June 15. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Activities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, birding, hunting, horseback riding and during the summer months, ATV's and motorcycles may be used on the main roads if street legal.  Winter activities include snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.   

Excellent fishing is available in the nearby creeks. Hunting is also a popular pastime in this area each fall.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Activities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, birding, hunting, horseback riding and during the summer months, ATV's and motorcycles may be used on the main roads if street legal.  Winter activities include snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.   

Excellent fishing is available in the nearby creeks. Hunting is also a popular pastime in this area each fall.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Crandall Creek Cabin is tucked beneath the foothills of the Crazy Mountains. The front porch of the cabin offers a majestic view of Target Rock and spectacular star gazing on a clear night.<br/><br/>

The cabin is situated at an elevation of approximately 6,400 feet, near several creeks and the Shields River. This area is home to bears, elk, deer and moose, among
other wildlife species. Birders may spot a variety of birds.

Requests for refunds or cancellations must be made through the National
Recreation Reservation Service, in accordance with their policy. Changes to
online reservations can only be made via the NRRS Contact Center:
1-877-444-6777.  
  
Within the Yellowstone Ranger District, refunds for weather or accessibility
issues on the day of arrival or later will not be considered. Refunds will not
be considered for conditions resulting from poor housekeeping by previous
visitors.

Benches around fire ring

Interior of Crandall Cabin showing beds and spacious room

Crandall interior bunkbeds

Crandall Cabin view from meadow in summer

CRANDALL CREEK CABIN

Crandall woodstove and table

Crandall bunkbeds

Target Mountain framed

Crandall Cabin late fall

Driveway to Crandall Cabin

Crandall Cabin interior

Crandall Cr

Target Rock out the window after fresh snow

Target Rock

Summertime

Crandall Corral

Looking east from Crandall post American Fork Fire

Looking east from Cabin

Crandall Creek Cabin

## Overview

Porcupine Cabin sits in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains at an elevation
of 6,400 feet. It was built in 1914 after a previous structure burned down,
and was remodeled by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. Since its
construction, the cabin has been used as temporary housing by Forest Service
rangers while they were patrolling for timber poachers, watching for fires and
monitoring livestock. Today, it is available year-round to outdoor
enthusiasts, offering access to a variety of activities.  
  
Guests can drive to the cabin in the summer, but a high-clearance, four-wheel
drive vehicle is recommended due to road conditions. Winter access requires
snowshoeing, skiing or snowmobiling up to 2 miles from the end of the
maintained gravel road.  
  
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must
bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

Guests can access the nearby trailhead for hiking, mountain biking and
equestrian use, heading east into the Crazy Mountains. The trails are used by
snowshoers and cross-country skiers in the winter.

## Facilities

Guests can access the nearby trailhead for hiking, mountain biking and
equestrian use, heading east into the Crazy Mountains. The trails are used by
snowshoers and cross-country skiers in the winter.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits on a hillside overlooking the grasslands of Shields Valley.
This vantage point provides a majestic view of the Bridger Mountains and
spectacular star gazing on a clear night. Guests can look out at the northern
peaks of the Crazies from the front porch. Porcupine Cabin offers a quiet and
fairly isolated retreat, however, there may be some passing traffic from
recreational users accessing the nearby trailhead. Deer, moose, bears and elk
may be spotted nearby. Several bird species that inhabit this area include
bald eagles, owls, jays, western meadowlarks and mountain bluebirds.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Porcupine Cabin sits in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains at an elevation of 6,400 feet. It was built in 1914 after a previous structure burned down, and was remodeled by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. Since its construction, the cabin has been used as temporary housing by Forest Service rangers while they were patrolling for timber poachers, watching for fires and monitoring livestock. Today, it is available year-round to outdoor enthusiasts, offering access to a variety of activities.<br/><br/>

Guests can drive to the cabin in the summer, but a high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended due to road conditions. Winter access requires snowshoeing, skiing or snowmobiling up to 2 miles from the end of the maintained gravel road.
<br/><br/>
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Guests can access the nearby trailhead for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use, heading east into the Crazy Mountains. The trails are used by snowshoers and cross-country skiers in the winter.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Guests can access the nearby trailhead for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use, heading east into the Crazy Mountains. The trails are used by snowshoers and cross-country skiers in the winter.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin sits on a hillside overlooking the grasslands of Shields Valley. This vantage point provides a majestic view of the Bridger Mountains and spectacular star gazing on a clear night. Guests can look out at the northern peaks of the Crazies from the front porch.  
Porcupine Cabin offers a quiet and fairly isolated retreat, however, there may be some passing traffic from recreational users accessing the nearby trailhead.   
  
Deer, moose, bears and elk may be spotted nearby. Several bird species that inhabit this area include bald eagles, owls, jays, western meadowlarks and mountain bluebirds.

Request for refunds or cancellations must be made through the National
Recreation Reservation Service in accordance with their policy. Changes to
online reservations can only be made via the NRRS Contact Center:
1-877-444-6777.  
  
Within the Yellowstone Ranger District, refunds for weather or accessibility
issues on the day of arrival or later will not be considered. Refunds will
also not be considered for conditions resulting from poor housekeeping by
previous visitors.

Sledding into Porcupine in spring

Fire ring and benches at Porcupine

Wildflowers in bloom at Porcupine Cabin

Fiddler looking at the view

Porcupine porch

Back porch at Porcupine cabin

Looking south to the Shields Valley

Porcupine Cabin in the Crazies

Porcupine Cabin in winter

Porcupine Cabin

## Overview

Ibex Cabin was constructed in 1939 as a shelter for Forest Service rangers
working within the Shields Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest of
south-central Montana. It is available for summer and winter recreational use,
and provides a peaceful, remote mountain retreat.  
  
Guests can drive to the cabin from June until the snow flies. The cabin is
closed April and May due to road and wildlife protection. High clearance,
four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended. The access road to the
cabin may get muddy in the rain, so guests may want to call ahead for road
conditions. In the winter, the cabin is only accessible by a 5.5-mile ski,
snowshoe or snowmobile trip. Guests are responsible for their own travel
arrangements and safety.  
  
This cabin offers very rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests
should be  
prepared to bring most of their own supplies and gear to make their stay an
enjoyable experience.

## Recreation

There are a number of trails in the area for hikers, equestrians and
snowmobilers. Tresspass Trail and Cottonwood Lake Trail are good trails in the
area to explore. Trails in the area may cross private property,so guests MUST
stay on the trail.  
  
Winter recreation includes snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Big game
hunting is also a popular activity in this area.

## Facilities

There are a number of trails in the area for hikers, equestrians and
snowmobilers. Tresspass Trail and Cottonwood Lake Trail are good trails in the
area to explore. Trails in the area may cross private property,so guests MUST
stay on the trail.  
  
Winter recreation includes snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Big game
hunting is also a popular activity in this area.

## Natural Features

The rustic cabin is nestled at the edge of a meadow in the foothills of the
Crazy Mountains, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. A forest of Lodgepole pine
grows behind the cabin, and views from the front reveal the 7,354-foot peak of
Ibex Mountain. The surrounding meadow bursts with color from wildflowers in
the summer. Mule deer, porcupine and elk may be spotted around the cabin.
Several bird species that inhabit this area include bald eagles, owls, jays,
western meadowlarks and mountain bluebirds.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Ibex Cabin was constructed in 1939 as a shelter for Forest Service rangers working within the Shields Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest of south-central Montana. It is available for summer and winter recreational use, and provides a peaceful, remote mountain retreat.  <br><br>Guests can drive to the cabin from June until the snow flies. The cabin is closed April and May due to road and wildlife protection. High clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended. The access road to the cabin may get muddy in the rain, so guests may want to call ahead for road conditions. In the winter, the cabin is only accessible by a 5.5-mile ski, snowshoe or snowmobile trip. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.  <br><br>This cabin offers very rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests should be<br>prepared to bring most of their own supplies and gear to make their stay an enjoyable experience.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>There are a number of trails in the area for hikers, equestrians and snowmobilers. Tresspass Trail and Cottonwood Lake Trail are good trails in the area to explore. Trails in the area may cross private property,so guests MUST stay on the trail.    <br><br>Winter recreation includes snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Big game hunting is also a popular activity in this area.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There are a number of trails in the area for hikers, equestrians and snowmobilers. Tresspass Trail and Cottonwood Lake Trail are good trails in the area to explore. Trails in the area may cross private property,so guests MUST stay on the trail.    <br><br>Winter recreation includes snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Big game hunting is also a popular activity in this area.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The rustic cabin is nestled at the edge of a meadow in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. A forest of Lodgepole pine grows behind the cabin, and views from the front reveal the 7,354-foot peak of Ibex Mountain.  

The surrounding meadow bursts with color from wildflowers in the summer. Mule deer, porcupine and elk may be spotted around the cabin. Several bird species that inhabit this area include bald eagles, owls, jays, western meadowlarks and mountain bluebirds.

Request for refunds or cancellations must be made through the National
Recreation Reservation Service, in accordance with their policy. Changes to
online reservations can only be made via the NRRS Contact Center:
1-877-444-6777.  
  
Within the Yellowstone Ranger District, refunds for weather or accessibility
issues on the day of arrival or later will not be considered. Refunds will
also not be considered for conditions resulting from poor housekeeping by
previous visitors.

Crandall Creek Cabin

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