Montana · published-coordinate region
Cabin Creek Campground
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USDA Forest Service15Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
15Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 15 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
15
Vehicle limit
15
Vehicle length
4
Driveway entry
15
Shade
15
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
15
Operator directions
From West Yellowstone, travel 8 miles north on Highway 191, then 14 miles west on Highway 287.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
15 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 15 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 CABIN CREEK Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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