Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234299
When Big Creek Cabin reopens
Big Creek Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 81 open for online reservation · 100 reserved · 2 closed.
Where the open windows are
55.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 81 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online55.7%
Open site-nights81 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)100 / 181
Weekday openings63
Weekend openings18
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 63 fall on weekdays and 18 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027September is fully reserved. 0 of 13 tracked site-nights are open there — 13 reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 81 |
This cabin currently has 81 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Oct 14
Next open weekendSat · Dec 26
September0 of 13 · fully reserved
The next bookable night is Oct 14; the first open weekend starts Dec 26. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
81 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Big Creek Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 13 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 14 at site 01.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 81 | 20 nights | Oct 14, Oct 15, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Dec 2 +69 more |
About Big Creek Cabin
Overview
The original Big Creek Cabin was built in 1907 and it still stands on this site. The current cabin, a former guard station, was completed in 1925 and sits right next to the original.
Big Creek Cabin is the largest cabin in the Yellowstone District, a 28-by-40 log structure with five rooms and two porches. It offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities. Guests will need to bring much of their own gear and supplies.
The cabin is accessible by vehicle when there's no snow, however, four-wheel drive is strongly recommended. In the winter, skis or snowshoes are required to cover the half-mile to the cabin from the plowed road. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.
Recreation
A trailhead is located near the cabin that leads to three different trails for hikers and equestrians. One of these trails heads into the Gallatin Range.
Good trout fishing is available in Big Creek. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter pastimes.
Facilities
The cabin is furnished with tables, chairs and enough beds with mattresses to accommodate 11 people (most are bunk beds). A propane lantern, wood cook stove and wood heat stove are also provided. FIREWOOD IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 1ST TO SEPTEMBER 30TH. PLEASE BRING FIREWOOD OR GATHER FROM FOREST DURING SUMMER. DO NOT BURN PROVIDED FIREWOOD FOR OUTDOOR FIRES, EVER, AS IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REPLACE. Firewood is available during winter months as long as supplies last. An axe and a splitting maul should be available. A mop and bucket are provided for cleaning the cabin.
A corral is located across from the cabin, with room for six stock animals. A campfire ring and outhouse with vault toilet are just outside.
Water and electricity are not available. Guests will need to bring their own water supply. Propane fuel for the lantern and cookstove is not provided, so it may be necessary to bring extra propane or battery-operated lanterns or flashlights. Garbage bags are needed to pack out trash.
For a comfortable stay, guests should bring a propane canister for the lantern, flashlight, bedding, cookware, dishes, utensils, newspaper, garbage bags, matches, toilet paper and first aid kit. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and clean the cabin and the stock corral (if used) before leaving.
Natural Features
Big Creek Cabin is located in an area known as Paradise Valley, where the peaks of the Gallatin Range fracture the western sky and the Absarokas rise to the east.
The cabin sits in a flat clearing surrounded by spruce and fir trees at an elevation of 5,800 feet. Big Creek flows about 50 feet from the back porch. Bears, elk, deer and moose are frequently seen in the vicinity.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedMax party 11
Getting there
From Livingston, drive south on Highway 89 for approximately 34 miles to Big Creek Road and a sign for Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Turn right at the sign and follow Big Creek Road for about 5 miles to the cabin. High-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended. In winter, the road is plowed to Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Park in the small parking lot just west of Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. Cross-country skis or snowshoes are required the last half-mile to the cabin from the end of the plowed road. The road gate just past Mountain Sky Guest Ranch closes from Dec. 2 to May 16, annually, for protection of the road.
5242 Highway 89 South, Livingston, MT 59047406-222-1892
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234299 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234299 · Big Creek Cabin · Livingston MT5 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Big Creek Cabin?
Reservations for Big Creek Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 81 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (44.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Big Creek Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Big Creek Cabin in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Big Creek Cabin?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 8 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Big Creek Cabin?
March 2027, with 19 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 19.
When is the next open date at Big Creek Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Oct 14 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Dec 26. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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