Spanish Creek Cabin
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 15
- People per site
- 6,100 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 15 people per site
- Loops: AREA SPANISH CREEK CABIN
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
1 campsite at Spanish Creek Cabin
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA SPANISH CREEK CABIN | Cabin Nonelectric | — | — | — | 15 |
Getting there
45.45111, -111.37361 · 45°27'4.0"N 111°22'25.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Spanish Creek Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Spanish Creek Cabin?
- Yes, Spanish Creek Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Spanish Creek Cabin have?
- 1 site.
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Spanish Creek Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Spanish Creek Cabin's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $65.00
Accessibility:
- Open December 1 - October 15. Normally plowed within 3.5 mi. of cabin. For summer use check w/district.
Camping near Spanish Creek Cabin
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- Greek Creek Campground 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Bear Cabin 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Swan Creek Campground 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Moose Creek Flat Campground 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Moose Creek Group Site 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spire Rock Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
- Fall Creek Day Use Area 12.3 mi · Facility
- Moose Creek Flat Campground 12.7 mi · Campground
- Trail Creek Picnic Area 13.4 mi · Facility
- Warm Spgs Day Use Area 14.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 406-522-2520
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-03.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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