National Forest Cabin Deer Creek Cabin

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Website http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/custergallatin/home Phone 406-222-1892

Overview Service & Activities

About The rustic Deer Creek Cabin, located approximately 30 miles south of Big Timber, can be accessed by two different routes using foot, horseback, bike, or ATV the last 4 to 5 miles. Both routes ford creeks many times, with creek depths varying from 6 inches to several feet. Access by ATVs should not be attempted during high water levels in spring and early summer. This 1-room cabin has a wood cooking stove and a wood heating stove. The cabin is supplied with 1 double bed with mattress and 1 bunkbed with mattresses, basic cooking and eating supplies, some cleaning gear, propane-fueled lantern and cooking stove, (bring 16.4 ounce propane cylinder), axe, bucket, and shovel. There is an outdoor pit toilet. Bring drinking water or treat water out of the creek. Winter access by snowmobile, cross-country skis, or snowshoe. Livestock may be kept at the corral and partially fenced pasture. Supplemental livestock feed must be certified noxious weed seed free. Altitude of the cabin is 5,235 feet. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Maximum length of stay is 16 nights. Cabin rent is $25 per night.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 5242 Highway 89 South
Livingston, MT 59047

CONTACT 406-222-1892

FAX 406-932-5777

Details

SEASON All Year

PAYMENT METHODS Cash, Personal Check (In State), Personal Check (Out Of State)

RESERVATIONS Reservations Required

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS The rustic Deer Creek Cabin, located approximately 30 miles south of Big Timber, Montana, can be accessed by two different routes using foot, horse, bike, or all terrain vehicle the last 4 to 5 miles. Both routes ford creeks many times, with creek depths varying from 6 inches to several feet. Access by all terrain vehicles should not be attempted during high water levels in spring and early summer. Lower Deer Creek access by foot, horse, bike or all terrain vehicle: From Exit 370 on I-90 just east of Big Timber, take the frontage road (south side of the Interstate) 8 miles east. Turn right (south) onto Lower Deer Creek Road (Forest Service Road #482) and proceed 16.2 miles to the Placer Gulch Trailhead sign located on the left side of the road. Park at the Trailhead and travel Placer Gulch Trail #256 by foot, horse, bike, or all terrain vehicle a distance of 3.7 miles to the intersection with Lower Deer Creek Trail #5. Turn right (south) on Trail #5 for 1.5 miles to the Deer Creek Cabin. Note: both trails have several creek crossings and Trail #256 has a number of switch backs. West Bridger Creek access by foot or horse: From Big Timber, travel 14 miles east on I-90 to Exit 384, Bridger Creek Exit. At the stop sign, turn right and 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 4.0 miles to the parking area. Park near the sign that reads, 'West Bridger Trail #129, Lower Deer Creek. From this point, the cabin is 4 miles by foot or horse. Follow trail #129 up Jim's Gulch for approximately 1 mile where the trail turns sharply to the right (north) and climbs up to the ridge. Follow the trail to the divide where it descends steeply to Lower Deer Creek. At this point the trail junctions with Lower Deer Creek Trail #5. Turn left (south) on Trail #5 and follow the trail upstream for approximately 11/2 miles to the cabin.

SERVICES

ACTIVITIES Big Game Bird Hunting Bird Watching Camping Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Horseback Riding Hunting Nature Photography Snowshoeing Wilderness Wildlife Viewing