The Long Way
Gallatin County
A dirt road leads through a valley with wooden cabins and pine trees under a cloudy sky.
Plate I. Road to Wapiti Cabin. From flickr.com
A log cabin surrounded by trees with a stone pathway leading to the porch.
Plate II. Exterior of Wapiti Cabin. From campflare.com
A log cabin sits in a forest with a stone path and fire pit outside.
Plate III. Exterior of rustic log structure, Wapiti Cabin. From campflare.com
Exterior view of a small log cabin with a covered porch.
Plate IV. Exterior of Wapiti Cabin. From campflare.com
A small wooden outhouse stands in a grassy clearing surrounded by trees.
Plate V. Outhouse, Wapiti Cabin. From campflare.com
A small log cabin with a green door.
Plate VI. Exterior of Wapiti Cabin. From campflare.com
A log cabin and a wooden shed stand in a grassy clearing with trees.
Plate VII. Firewood shed behind Wapiti Cabin. From campflare.com
Interior of a rustic wooden cabin with a dining table and stove.
Plate VIII. Interior view of Wapiti Cabin. From campflare.com

Wapiti Cabin

West Yellowstone, Gallatin County, Montana. Primitive, rustic, log structure; Open year-round.

Details

Map. West Yellowstone, Gallatin County, Montana. Larger map
Where
West Yellowstone, Gallatin County, MT. No street address stated. Directions
Getting there
For summer access from West Yellowstone, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 miles. Turn left on Taylor Fork Road/Forest Service Road 134 and proceed approximately 3.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 2522 and proceed approximately 1.5 miles. The cabin is located on the right side of the road.
Fees
$65.
Access
The cabin can be accessed by vehicle from July 1 through December 1 (weather and snow permitting), but winter access requires a trek of up to six miles on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile.
Walk-in or reserve
Make sure to have the lock combination for the cabin door; the combination code to the cabin is included in the confirmation e-mail or letter.
Phone
+1 (406) 823-6961
Managed by
Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Coordinates
45.04073, -111.28621.

This is a primitive cabin. It can sleep up to four people, with a maximum group size of six people for overnight use.

Sources

  1. campflare.com/campground/wapiti-cabin-366
  2. flickr.com/photos/fsnorthernregion/sets/72177720302320513
  3. recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234366