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West Boulder Cabin

West Boulder CabinPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
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Apr–Oct
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Is West Boulder Cabin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yellowstone Ranger District. It doesn't name West Boulder Cabin, so check the source for the area it covers (13 listed).

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 5,544 ft
  • Near LivingstonYellowstone Ranger District · Custer Gallatin National Forest

West Boulder Cabin is open year-round, offering a variety of recreational opportunities as well as relaxation. Guests can drive to the cabin in warmer weather but should be prepared to snowshoe, ski or snowmobile up to a mile on county roads in the winter. The cabin has electric lights and an electric cook stove. A refrigerator is also provided. Rental camping equipment, such as ice chests, bear spray, campstoves, etc., are available locally in Bozeman. Guests will need to bring many of their own supplies to ensure a comfortable stay.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    West Boulder Cabin

    Campground

    The next 4 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

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    Brewery

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    The Flying Squirrel Gallery

    Gallery

    Gallery · 14 mi from Emigrant

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit West Boulder Cabin

    Best months: April–October. 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

      35° / 20°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 20°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 27°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 32°

      9 wet

    5. May

      64° / 40°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 46°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 52°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 44°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 35°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 26°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Livingston 12 S, MT, 12.7 mi away at 5,044 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

West Boulder Cabin

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