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Whitetail Cabin

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May–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Is Whitetail Cabin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Custer Gallatin National Forest. It doesn't name Whitetail Cabin, so check the source for the area it covers (12 listed).

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

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,051 ft
  • Near AshlandAshland Ranger District · Custer Gallatin National Forest

Whitetail Cabin sits at an altitude of 4,048 feet in the north end of the Custer National Forest approximately 20 miles from Ashland, Montana. The cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Formerly a ranger station, it is now a registered historic site. The cabin is available year-round and is accessible by car, but guests should be prepared to hike about 100 yards to the cabin in winter, depending on road conditions. Some creature comforts are provided, but guests will need to bring several of their own amenities.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Whitetail Cabin

    Best months: May–June and September–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

      37° / 10°

      4 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      39° / 11°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      49° / 21°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 29°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      67° / 38°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 47°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 53°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 51°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 42°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 30°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      47° / 18°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 10°

      3 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sonnette 7 Sw, MT, 22 mi away at 3,914 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Whitetail Cabin

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