Bear Creek Bunkhouse (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)
Big Sky, Montana · 6,234 ft · In Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,234 ft (1,900 m)6,234 ft1,900 m
Sites1
Bear Creek Bunkhouse (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Firewood for sale
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About
Overview
The Bear Creek Bunkhouse allows visitors to experience southwestern Montana's vast wilderness areas, including wide open hills and the Lee Metcalf Widerness in the Madison mountain range . Situated on the Trail Fork of Bear Creek, the cabin offers a scenic location to enjoy nature. The cabin was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as crew quarters and a garage. A larger cabin is located about 100 feet to the east and is also on the rental progarm.
The bunkhouse is used as an administrative site in the summer, but is open to the public between December and April. During the winter months, visitors can enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing, though the state lands to the north of the cabin are closed to entry, being a Wildlife Management Area.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Bear Creek Bunkhouse (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny48°29°
- ThuMostly Sunny49°31°
- FriSunny59°38°
- SatSunny59°36°
- SunSunny59°39°
Nearby camping
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Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)
Public Land · 150 ft · Big Sky
Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Big Sky
RV park
RV Park · 6.9 mi · Ennis
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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