No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 109 tracked site-nights (Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 92 open for online reservation · 17 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 55 fall on weekdays and 37 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Dec 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 29 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no cabin is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 92 |
This cabin currently has 92 cabin-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Dec 1. That is about 74 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Dec 1 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Dec 1 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Dec 1 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | Yes | 92 | 76 nights | Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 18, Dec 20, Dec 26, Dec 27 +80 more |
About Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)
Overview
The Bear Creek Cabin, located at the base of the west slope of the Madison Range, allows visitors to experience southwestern Montana's vast wilderness areas, including wide open fields and a variety of nearby mountain ranges. Situated on the Trail Fork of Bear Creek, the cabin offers a scenic location to enjoy activities such as hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, as well as hiking and horseback riding on nearby trails. A smaller cabin, Bear Creek Bunkhouse, is located about 100 feet to the west and is also on the rental program.
The cabin is used as an administrative site in the summer and fall months, but is open to the public between December and April. The site can be accessed by vehicle, however, a portion of the road may be muddy or snow-covered, as it is not always plowed. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities, including water.
Recreation
There are a variety of hiking and horseback riding trails in the area. The trails are popular among visitors for cross country skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months. The nearby wilderness areas do not allow motorized vehicles or bicycles. Camping and fishing in the backcountry are allowed, but the proper permits are required. The Bear Creek Wildlife Management Area immediately to the north of the cabin is closed to all off-trail access, including foot traffic, between Dec. 2 and May 15.
Facilities
The large, two-room cabin can sleep four people comfortably with one set of bunk beds and two single beds, each with a mattress. The cabin has electricity and is equipped with lights, a refrigerator, a stove and an oven. A table with chairs and basic cooking equipment are also provided.
The cabin has a wood stove for heat and comes with firewood, which is usually stacked on the porch and to the south side of the cabin, though not guaranteed by March and April. Firewood is not supplied for campfires, only for cabin heating. Renters must supply their own wood for campfires. An outhouse with vault toilets is located 40 feet south of the cabin and there are two additional concrete vault toilets in the adjacent campground to the west.
Visitors must bring their own water; the creek is the only source of fresh water and may be difficult to access during the winter. Sleeping bags and blankets are not supplied, and users will need to bring their own food, toilet paper and garbage bags, among other necessities.
Garbage and cleaning services are not provided. Renters must clean the facility prior to departure, as well as replenish the supply of split wood and kindling.
Natural Features
The facility is located at the edge of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, at the foot of the Madison Range. The cabin is situated at an elevation of 6,250 feet, amid open meadows that are surrounded by mature aspens and Douglas fir trees. Bear Creek runs near the cabin and nearby bunkhouse, and the Bear Creek Wildlife Management Area lies immediately to the north. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, black bears and grizzly bears, mountain grouse, and other species (learn more about bear safety).
Nearby Attractions
Bear Creek is approximately 60 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Lewis and Clark Caverns is about 60 miles north. The historic towns of Virginia City and Nevada City are about 3 miles west.
Getting there
From Ennis, take Highway 287 south for 11 miles, to Cameron, Montana. From Cameron, turn east on Bear Creek Loop and continue approximately 6 miles to the cabin. The last several miles are gravel or dirt roads, which may be muddy or snow-covered and may not always be plowed. Maps (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest-South) may be purchased by calling the Madison Ranger District.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)?
Reservations for Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 92 of 109 tracked site-nights are open (84.4%), though availability can change. 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Dec 1 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)?
January 2027, with 29 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT) begins Dec 1 — about 74 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Dec 1.
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