West Bridger Cabin
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 4
- People per site
- 4,831 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 4 people per site
- Loops: AREA WEST BRIDGER CABIN
Site types
- 1 Cabin Electric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at West Bridger Cabin
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA WEST BRIDGER CABIN | Cabin Electric | — | — | — | 4 |
Getting there
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.
45.62722, -109.82750 · 45°37'38.0"N 109°49'39.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about West Bridger Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at West Bridger Cabin?
- Yes, West Bridger Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does West Bridger Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- Are campfires allowed at West Bridger Cabin?
- Campfires are allowed at West Bridger Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
West Bridger Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by West Bridger Cabin's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $75.00
Accessibility:
- Available all year. Winter access varies with snow conditions (0.2 mi driveway unplowed). Summer access allows for driving all the way to the cabin. Driveway is slick in wet weather.
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Contact
- Phone 406-222-1892
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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