Spanish Creek Cabin

$65.00/night

Overview

Spanish Creek Cabin was constructed in 1934 and retains much of its rustic character from that time. The cabin is available year-round and offers an excellent base camp for a variety of summer and winter recreation opportunities. It is adjacent to a popular trailhead and a campground. Guests may drive to the cabin during summer months. During the winter (December 2nd through May 15th) the access road is gated 3.5 miles from the cabin and guest should be prepared to hike, bike, ski or snowshoe to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

A nearby trailhead provides access to a network of trails that head south into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and west into non-wilderness areas.The trails can be used by hikers, equestrians, snowshoers and cross-country skiers. Trails also lead to Little Hell Roaring Creek, the north end of the Madison Range and the South Fork of Spanish Creek. This area also offers opportunities for fishing and hunting.

Facilities

The two-story cabin has bunk beds and beds with mattresses to sleep up to four people. A wood cook stove is provided. In a kitchen area cleaning equipment is available. A campfire ring is located in front of the cabin. An outhouse is equipped with a vault toilet. Electricity and water are not provided. Guests need to bring their own drinking water, bedding, food, lanterns or flashlights, extra toilet paper, dish soap, garbage bags and first aid supplies, among other necessities. The cabin will need to be cleaned and all trash removed before leaving.

Natural Features

The cabin sits at the base of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, in a large meadow, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Wildflowers add bursts of color around the cabin each summer. South Fork Spanish Creek flows nearby. The densely-forested peaks of the Madison Range surround the cabin. This area is home to grizzly bears, moose, elk, deer and bighorn sheep, as well as a variety of bird species.

Camp site features

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Largest party: 15 people

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Sarah H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

It was beautiful at the cabin. A perfect creek running beside it, a full wood shed ready to go for winter! Clean and comfortable. Yet another fantastic cabin!

D D

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Reviewed 3 months ago

great place! clean cabin few thistles!

D D

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Reviewed 3 months ago

clean cabin...... lots of firewood.... thanks for taking care of the thistles

D D

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Reviewed 3 months ago

very clean thanks

Bree A

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Reviewed 4 months ago

This a magical step back in time to simpler times. The setting was peaceful. The vault toilet was clean. The cabin is charming. The creek is fun for the whole family. The cabin itself could use a deep cleaning- I was only there for 1 night so was unable to do much but it is filled with dirt, dust and moths- it was not great for allergies and the tall grass around the cabin could use a trim or a herd of goats.....either way- I would stay here again, amazing experience.

Jason B

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Such a great place, we had an amazing stay at the Spanish Creek Cabin. Beautiful drive in, great hiking right from the cabin, and the sound of the creek right outside the windows, is just perfect.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 9% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.