Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234415
When Deer Creek Cabin (MT) reopens
Deer Creek Cabin (MT)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 167 open for online reservation · 16 reserved.
Where the open windows are
8.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 167 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online8.7%
Open site-nights167 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)16 / 183
Weekday openings99
Weekend openings68
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 99 fall on weekdays and 68 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no cabin is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Saturday has no online availability; individual Thursday and Friday nights remain open. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 167 |
This cabin currently has 167 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Nov 10
Next open weekendFri · Nov 27
The next bookable night is Nov 10; the first open weekend starts Nov 27. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
167 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Deer Creek Cabin (MT), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 5 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 10 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 167 | 131 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +155 more |
About Deer Creek Cabin (MT)
Overview
The Todd Family began building Deer Creek Cabin in 1953 and finished it in 1960. They used it as a retreat while they grazed cattle on federal lands in the summer and hunted in the fall. The cabin has survived two forest fires. Gallatin National Forest assumed ownership of the cabin in 1993.
The cabin is open year-round, but access is challenging. There are three routes to the cabin that can be used by equestrians, hikers and ATVs in the summer. During the winter, by snowshoes, skis and snowmobiles. Snowmobilers will need to park their trailers down low on the Iron Mountain Road, keeping the road passable for others. These trails will be marked as to uses. These 4- to 5-mile routes may ford creeks, with creek depths varying from 6 inches to several feet, in the spring.
Some basic conveniences are provided, but guests will need to bring most of their own amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Recreation
There are numerous trails around the cabin that provide opportunities for exploration. Experienced cross-country skiers and snowshoers will find a challenging winter landscape.
Anglers can fish for trout in the nearby creek. The area offers good big game and bird hunting opportunities in the fall.
Facilities
The single-room cabin has a wood cook stove and a wood heating stove. It can sleep up to four people on a provided double bed and set of bunk beds. There are no mattresses. Please bring your own sleeping pads. Other amenities include basic cooking supplies, a table with chairs, some cleaning gear, propane-fueled lantern,propane-fueled cookstove, axe, maul, bucket and shovel. Bring propane canisters for the lantern and stove. A campfire ring and outhouse with pit toilet are located outside the cabin. Livestock may be kept at the available adjacent corral and in partially fenced pasture.
No water or electricity is provided. Guests must bring their own drinking water or treat water taken from the creek.
Items such as battery-powered flashlights or lanterns, bedding, matches, extra toilet paper and dish soap are not provided.
Natural Features
This remote location provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including bear, moose, antelope, elk and deer. Many species of birds also inhabit the area.
Blackened trees from a 2006 forest fire still line the nearby hillsides.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedMax party 4
Getting there
Deer Creek Cabin is located approximately 30 miles south of Big Timber, Montana. It can be accessed by 3 different routes. It is recommended that renters carry topographic maps, GPS and compasses for navigation since the route may be difficult to find. One route to follow is the Placer Gulch Trailhead access by foot, horse, or OHV (50 inches or less): From Exit 370 on Interstate 90 just east of Big Timber, take Frontage Road (south side of the interstate) 8 miles east. Turn right (south) onto Lower Deer Creek Road (Forest Service Road #482) and proceed 16.2 miles to the Placer Gulch Trailhead sign located on the left side of the road. Park at the trailhead and travel Placer Gulch Trail 256 by foot, horse or off-road vehicles a distance of 5.2 miles, to the Deer Creek Cabin. Jim's Gulch Trailhead access by foot or horse: From Big Timber, travel 14 miles east on Interstate Highway 90 to Exit 384, Bridger Creek. At the stop sign, turn right and travel south for 8.2 miles to the junction of Main Bridger with West Bridger Creek Road. Turn right and continue on West Bridger Road for 4 miles, to the parking area. Park near the sign for Jim's Gulch Trail 129, Lower Deer Creek. From this point, the cabin is 4 miles by foot or horse. Follow trail 129 up Jim's Gulch for about a mile, where the trail turns sharply to the right (north) and climbs up to the ridge. Follow the trail to the divide where it descends steeply to Lower Deer Creek. At this point, the trail junctions with Lower Deer Creek Trail 5. Turn left (south) on Trail 5 and follow the trail upstream for approximately 1.5 miles to the cabin. Tie Cutter Trail Head 370 access by ATV: Go one quarter mile past Jim's Gulch Trailhead to Tie Cutter Trailhead. This ATV trail climbs up to a ridge, then drops into Lower Deer Creek , accessing Deer Creek Cabin and other motorized trails. During winter months, the road to the trailhead may not be plowed and could be impassable to both passenger cars and four-wheel drive vehicles. Please call the Livingston Office of the Yellowstone Ranger District at (406) 222-1892 for road conditions.
5242 Hwy 89 South, Livingston, MT 59047406-222-1892
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Deer Creek Cabin (MT)?
Reservations for Deer Creek Cabin (MT) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 167 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (91.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 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 Nov 2, 2026 17:20 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 Deer Creek Cabin (MT)?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Deer Creek Cabin (MT)?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 10 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Deer Creek Cabin (MT)?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Deer Creek Cabin (MT)?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Nov 10 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 27. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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