Can you reserve a site at Cabin Creek Campground?

Yes, Cabin Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Cabin Creek Campground have?

16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Cabin Creek Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Cabin Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cabin Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Cabin Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Cabin Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cabin Creek Campground — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Cabin Creek Campground is located near the Madison River, 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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of educational exhibits and programs.

Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
15 bookable sites
16 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: CABIN CREEK

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at Cabin Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
02	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
03	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
04	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
05	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
06	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
07	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	♿ 🐾
08	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
09	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
10	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
11	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
12	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	29 ft	8	🐾
13 Host	CABIN CREEK	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
14	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
15	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
16	CABIN CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From West Yellowstone, travel 8 miles north on Highway 191, then 14 miles west on Highway 287.

44.87165, -111.34400 · 44°52'17.9"N 111°20'38.4"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 23°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	23	28	38	47	58	68	79	78	68	51	34	23
Low °F	4	5	14	23	32	39	45	43	37	28	18	6
Precip in	3.1	2.8	2.2	2.3	3.1	3.0	1.6	1.4	1.6	2.1	2.5	3.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 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

Additional vehicles will be assessed a $8.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be collected by the campground host.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Cabin Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Cabin Creek Campground?: Yes, Cabin Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cabin Creek Campground have?: 16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Cabin Creek Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cabin Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cabin Creek Campground.
Does Cabin Creek Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Cabin Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Cabin Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cabin Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cabin Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$9.00 each additional vehicle

Accessibility:

Accessible Facilities: Fire Grates Tables Toilet 1 Site

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cabin Creek Campground

Beaver Creek Campground 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beaver Creek Cabin (MT) 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cabin Creek Cabin 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rainbow Point Campground 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lonesomehurst Campground 10.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Madison River (MT) 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverview Campground 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Fork Madison Campground 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hilltop Campground (MT) 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Watkins Creek Trailhead 5.5 mi · Facility
Red Canyon Creek 7.2 mi · Facility
Basin Station Cabin 11.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Cabin Creek Campground