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May Creek Cabin

May Creek CabinPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
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Jun–Aug
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Is May Creek Cabin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. It doesn't name May Creek Cabin, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,522 ft
  • Near WisdomWisdom Ranger District · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

May Creek Cabin is located on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in western Montana. It was built by miners in the early 1900s and used by them for about 30 years. Hunters occupied it for about 30 years after that. The cabin went unused for nearly 30 years and was restored for public use in 1993. In 2011, more work was completed to enhance the quality and safety of the structure. Summer and fall months give visitors plenty of daylight and moderate temperatures to explore the surrounding meadows, peaks and valleys, as well as fish in plentiful mountain streams. The cabin can be accessed by driving to May Creek Campground and then hiking or skiing just over two miles, depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit May Creek Cabin

    Best months: June–August. 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.

    1. Jan

      26° / 3°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 3°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 12°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 21°

      9 wet

    5. May

      59° / 28°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 35°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 38°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 34°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 28°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 21°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 10°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 3°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wisdom, MT, 18.1 mi away at 6,060 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

May Creek Cabin

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