Beaver Creek Cabin (mt)

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 only by snowmobile, skis or snowshoes when there is snow. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities. 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, and 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, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Hunting and fishing are available nearby, and Hebgen Lake is within 10 miles, offering many other recreational opportunities. This is a primitive cabin. It accommodates a maximum of 5 people. There is a sleeping loft and two bunk beds, and 3 basic sleeping pads are provided. A wood stove heats the cabin; firewood is limited and provided October 1 through May 31 for indoor use only. Other amenities include an axe, shovel, bucket, and table with chairs, plus a stock pot for boiling water. No water or electricity is available at the cabin: guests must either bring drinking water or treat water they retrieve from natural sources. It is also recommended that guests bring their own cooking stoves, and it is strongly recommended that campers bring their own backcountry cookware and dishes. Garbage bags are needed to pack out trash. Items such as bedding, flashlights or lanterns, first aid supplies and extra toilet paper are also not available at the cabin. 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, and a variety of bird species also inhabit the area. 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 across the Idaho border.