Deer Creek Cabin (mt)
- 1
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Deer Creek Cabin (mt) open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Yellowstone Ranger District. It doesn't name Deer Creek Cabin (mt), so check the source for the area it covers (13 listed).
East Fork of the Mill Creek Trail Bridge Stock Closure
Agency closure covering Yellowstone Ranger District · Order 01-11-04-26-03 · USFS · Yellowstone Ranger District
NFSR #1700 South Plateau Road Closure
Agency closure covering Custer Gallatin National Forest · USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest
Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Summer Interim Travel Order and Map and Order # 01-11-00-26-02
Agency closure covering Custer Gallatin National Forest · Order 01-11-00-26-02 · USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest
Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Winter Interim Travel Order and Map Order Number: #01-11-00-26-01
Agency closure covering Custer Gallatin National Forest · USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest
Glacier Lake Road #2421 Closure Order Number: # 01-11-82-26- 01
Agency closure covering Custer Gallatin National Forest · Order 01-11-82-26- · USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Yellowstone Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 5,284 ft
- Near LivingstonYellowstone Ranger District · Custer Gallatin National Forest
The Todd Family began building Deer Creek Cabin in 1953 and finished it in 1960. They used it as a retreat while they grazed cattle on federal lands in the summer and hunted in the fall. The cabin has survived two forest fires. Gallatin National Forest assumed ownership of the cabin in 1993. The cabin is open year-round, but access is challenging. There are three routes to the cabin that can be used by equestrians, hikers and ATVs in the summer. During the winter, by snowshoes, skis and snowmobiles. Snowmobilers will need to park their trailers down low on the Iron Mountain Road, keeping the road passable for others. These trails will be marked as to uses. These 4- to 5-mile routes may ford creeks, with creek depths varying from 6 inches to several feet, in the spring. Some basic conveniences are provided, but guests will need to bring most of their own amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Local outfitters
- Spring Creek Campground14 mi away
- Tiny Town Campground44 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Lower Deer CreekHiking1.4 mi
- Jims GulchHiking1.9 mi
- Derby MountainHiking2.6 mi
- West Bridger CabinCamping3.9 mi
- LodgepoleHiking4.9 mi
- BeartrapHiking5.1 mi
- Trout CreekHiking5.3 mi
- Meyers Creek CabinCamping8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Deer Creek Cabin (mt)
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
40° / 19°
5 wet · 4 snow
Feb
40° / 18°
5 wet · 4 snow
Mar
48° / 25°
7 wet · 5 snow
Apr
55° / 30°
9 wet · 3 snow
May
63° / 37°
12 wet · 1 snow
Jun
72° / 43°
12 wet
Jul
83° / 48°
10 wet
Aug
83° / 47°
8 wet
Sep
73° / 40°
7 wet
Oct
59° / 33°
7 wet · 2 snow
Nov
46° / 26°
6 wet · 3 snow
Dec
38° / 19°
5 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Nye #2, MT, 12.3 mi away at 4,840 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Deer Creek Cabin (mt)
1 site for cabin camping