Established Camping
Basin Station Cabin
Basin Station Cabin is located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and mountain views. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 0°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Yellowstone National Park and Hebgen Lake, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Overview
Basin Station Cabin is a primitive, rustic, two-room structure located in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The cabin is open year-round. The adjacent road is heavily traveled. Winter guests can snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile to the cabin up to three miles from the nearest available parking. This cabin is parking accessible during warmer months. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Basin Station is surrounded by hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails as well as ATV/UTV and motorcyles routes subject to seasonal restrictions and delayed open dates. Please contact the Hebgen Lake Ranger District to obtain open dates. Horses are not allowed at the cabin. The horse corral is used administratively by the USDA Forest Service. Winter activities in the area include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.Nearby Hebgen Lake offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and hunting. A public boat launch with two docks is located about two miles from the cabin at Lonesomehurst Campground and additional access to the lake is available through surrounding day use areas.
Natural Features
The cabin sits in an open meadow in the Upper Madison River Valley with views of distant evergreen forests and mountain peaks on all sides. It is situated within a couple miles of the South Fork Arm of the Madison River; just down the road from Hebgen Lake.The area around Basin Station Cabin is grizzly bear habitat, it's also home to bison, elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
The cabin is approximately nine miles from West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park. Other attractions include; Hebgen Lake, Earthquake lake and the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center, and Henry's Lake State Park across the Idaho Border.
Location
Basin Station Cabin is located in Montana
Directions
Summer directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 6.5 miles. Turn right on Denny Creek Road and continue approximately two miles north. The cabin is located on the right side of the road. Winter directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 7.5 miles. Parking is available at the Buttermilk Trailhead, located approximately one mile up Highway 20 from Denny Creek Road, to the left. Guests will need to ski, snowmobile, or snowshoe one mile down Highway 20 from the Buttermilk Trailhead parking lot, and proceed along the two mile trail to the cabin. During the spring and fall, guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 for road conditions and access to the cabin. Road conditions can vary greatly.
Address
PO BOX 520
West yellowstone, MT 59758
Coordinates
44.7097222 N
111.2352778 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 1 hr 44 min from Bozeman
- 2 hrs 22 min from Idaho Falls
- 2 hrs 54 min from Helena
- 3 hrs 5 min from Pocatello
