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Mill Creek Cabin

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Notice: Please bring your own water. The Mill Creek Cabin water is still unavailable during the summer of 2024 after extreme flooding events in the Mill Creek area during 2022. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Mill Creek Cabin is located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and mountainous landscapes. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Yellowstone National Park and the Yellowstone River, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Overview

Mill Creek Cabin was built in 1927 as a temporary lodging for traveling Forest Service personnel. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle year-round, though a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. This cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear for a comfortable stay.

Recreation

Hikers and equestrians can access trailheads that lead into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Anglers can fish for Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Mill Creek. Huckleberry-picking is a popular pastime when in season. Winter recreation includes cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling on the Mill Creek Snowmobile Trail. The cabin also offers easy access to the Snowbank and and Passage Creek Falls ski trails.

Natural Features

Mill Creek Cabin is tucked into the Absaroka Mountains, at an elevation of 5,750 feet. The cabin sits at the edge of a meadow in front of a stand of evergreens. The back porch overlooks bubbling Mill Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River. Deer, elk and black bears are sometimes visitors to this area. Bird species that inhabit this area include bald eagles, owls, jays, western meadowlarks and mountain bluebirds.

Fee Info

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 not be considered for conditions resulting from poor housekeeping by previous visitors.

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Location

Mill Creek Cabin is located in Montana

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Directions

From Livingston, travel south on Highway 89 for approximately 15 miles. Turn left (east) on Mill Creek Road 468. From this point, it is approximately 12 miles to the cabin along a paved then gravel road. The cabin (marked as the Mill Creek Work Center) will be on the right, just before the Snowbank Campground. In winter, the road is plowed to the Snowbank snowmobile parking area, which is beyond the cabin.

Address

5242 HIGHWAY 89 SOUTH
Livingston, MT 59047

Coordinates

45.2894444 N
110.5452778 W

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  • Picnic Table
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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2019

Rustic Cabin on Mill Creek

Approximately halfway between Bozeman and the north entrance of Yellowstone. The creek is beautiful. The cabin is close to the road making it easily accessible but doesn’t feel very secluded, although there wasn’t much traffic when I was there mid-week in April.

  • Review photo of Mill Creek Cabin by Chris D., June 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Mill Creek Cabin by Chris D., June 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Mill Creek Cabin by Chris D., June 26, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Mill Creek Cabin?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Mill Creek Cabin, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Mill Creek Cabin have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Mill Creek Cabin does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Mill Creek Cabin?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Mill Creek Cabin?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Mill Creek Cabin. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Mill Creek Cabin, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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