Cabin Creek Campground
Cabin Creek Campground is located near the Madison River, on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District in southwestern Montana. It is just 25 minutes from West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park's west entrance. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.
Reservations
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- Camp sites: 15
- Trash Pickup: Yes
- Firewood: $10.00 / bundle
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated across the road from the Madison River, between Hebgen and Earthquake Lakes. A mature pine and Douglas fir forest covers the campground, where plentiful grasses and summer wildflowers cover the forest floor.
Recreation
The Cabin Creek Trail begins at the campground. The 6-mile trail is open to hikers and horseback riders.
Earthquake Lake can be accessed less than three miles from the campground. Fishing and canoeing are popular activities there. A visitor center is nearby, with interpretive displays and information on the 1959 earthquake and subsequent landslide that formed the lake on the Madison River.
Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier still-water fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake.
May 17-September 29. Weather Dependent.
Open 24 hours/day
Off Season, there is no fee and no amenities available. Peak Season, there is a $26.00 includes two driving vehicles
- $9.00 each additional vehicle
Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees
Contact Name: Hebgen Lake Ranger District
Contact Phone: 1-406-823-6961
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.87168
Longitude: -111.34457
Directions
8 mi north of West Yellowstone on US 191, then 14 mi west on US 287.
Parking
Trailer/RV Sites Average parking spur: 22' X 30'.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Accessible Facilities:
Fire Grates
Tables
Toilet
(1 site)
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
