West Bridger Cabin

$75.00/night

5242 HWY 89 SOUTH
LIVINGSTON, MT 59047

Overview

West Bridger Cabin is open-year round for the enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have access to a variety of recreational activities in a beautiful, peaceful mountain setting. The cabin in generally accessible by car, but spring and winter road conditions may limit access. Snow conditions can preclude wheeled vehicles for up to the last mile to the cabin in the winter. The cabin features an electric cooking stove and lights, but other amenities are limited. Guests will need to bring MOST of their own gear and supplies.

Recreation

Hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails and roads heading west from the cabin ascend into the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains and dip into the Deer Creek valley. The 8-mile Derby Mountain Trail starts at the cabin and takes hikers around the east side of Derby Mountain, ending at Arch Rock.

Casual anglers may catch a fish in West Bridger Creek. In-season, big game hunting in designated areas is also a popular pastime.

Facilities

This two-room cabin accommodates four people on single beds with mattresses. It has an electric stove and lights, a table with chairs, some cookware, dinnerware, utensils, and
cleaning gear, along with an axe, maul, bucket and shovel. A wood-burning stove is provided for heat.
PLEASE DO NOT BURN THE PROVIDED FIREWOOD FOR OUTDOOR FIRES AS IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REPLACE. USE ONLY FOR INDOOR WOODSTOVE DURING WINTER MONTHS.

There is a campfire ring and a vault toilet outside. Firewood is provided for use in the wood heating stove only. Guests must bring their own wood or collect wood from the nearby forest for campfires. Livestock may be kept at the small corral and fenced pasture, and hitching rails are also available.

The cabin does not have water. Guests must either bring their own drinking water or treat water from the nearby creek.

Garbage bags are needed to pack out trash, and guests are expected to clean the cabin and corral (if used) before leaving. Other items to pack include a flashlight, bedding, cookware, dishes, utensils, newspaper, matches, toilet paper and a first aid kit.

Natural Features

West Bridger Cabin is nestled in a valley along West Bridger Creek. It sits at an altitude of 4,847 feet in a clearing surrounded by the Beartooth Mountains, some of which are densely forested with evergreens, while others have sparse vegetation.

This area is home to moose, mule deer, elk and grizzly bear. Birders may spot bald eagles, owls, Stellar's jays, western meadowlarks and mountain bluebirds.

Camp site features

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Largest party: 4 people

Fees

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.

Directions

From Big Timber, Montana, travel 14 miles east on Interstate Highway 90 to exit 384 (Bridger Creek). From the stop sign, travel south for 8.2 miles to the junction of Main Bridger with West Bridger Creek Road. Turn right and continue on West Bridger Road for 2.2 miles to the junction of West Bridger with Derby Gulch. Stay right on West Bridger Road for 0.7 miles. Look for driveway on right with a gate about 50 yards down road. There is a small oak sign on the left of this road identifying the cabin. The total driveway length to the cabin is approximately 0.2 miles. Accessibility is generally good. It is advisable to call the Livingston Office of the Yellowstone Ranger District at (406) 222-1892 for local road condition information.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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tim L

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Nice cabin. It is old . It needs some repairs as expected. But has a great wood stove. The handrail coming in the front door is completely detoriated . Don’t lean on it. Great evening there . I was only there 1 night when it was 40 and windy

John E

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Reviewed a year ago

Awesome family retreat!

Amy G

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Reviewed a year ago

Enjoy a great time with fringe and the kids dogs cozy cabin had everything we needed

Charlene W

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Reviewed a year ago

Great location, could use an occasional deep cleaning. Could use some paint and maint.

Cassie C

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Reviewed a year ago

Very comfortable cabin, beautiful spot, and we had an awesome time. A group of 3 mule deer came down to investigate on our second evening there and we were joined by a very active yellow warbler in the mornings. This was our third trip to West Bridger Cabin and it has never disappointed.

Susan B

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Really a beautiful place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin during our cross-country camping trip. We hope we can return some day.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in November, when about 47% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.