Little Bear Cabin, Bozeman, MT

Little Bear Cabin is located in the Bozeman Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest (58 min southwest of Bozeman, MT) with an elevation of 7,552 feet. The site is open all year. There is a fee of $65.00 per night. Activities include biking, ohv trails nearby, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (29)

3.9 out of 5

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@ErinM5857984 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #1

We stayed for one night the day after a 13 accumulation of snow in Big Sky. We werent sure how the road would be, but decided to give it a try. FS Road 980 is very popular road and we were able to follow previous tracks all the way until the first gate. After that, we broke trail for about a quarter mile. The code to the cabin is the same as the code to the two gates you need to open to get to the cabin. The cabin was spectacular. The beds were surprisingly comfortable. The cabin had plenty of wood to keep the wood stove burning and the inside warm, though it takes a few hours to get the temperature up. The views of Bozeman and Belgrade at night are incredible. This cabin is so well loved and cared for, we felt so lucky to get to enjoy it for a night.

@CurtD4323880 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #1

Came up for the night on 8/13 and 8/20. So much fun! We love this cabin in the winter with the snowmobiles and never had a chance in the summer. Equally awesome!

@JasonF6346958 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #1

Little Bear Cabin was the perfect getaway for our family of four that wasn't far away - we live just down the road in Gallatin Gateway. The stars aligned when we had a couple of nights off, the cabin was open, and the smoke from regional wildfires cleared.We arrived on a Tuesday evening in a light rain, which quickly lifted. When the skies are clear, the view is amazing! Weather was beautiful; cabin was outfitted as expected - with a few extras like pots/pans, utensils, etc.Our girls loved reading outside, sitting by the campfire, and exploring. We hiked/bushwacked into Little Bear Lake, and walked to the rocky point to the west, which also had incredible views.Wild flowers were in bloom, which was *divine*We are so thankful for Forest Service cabins & access to Public Lands ~ we can't wait to get back to Little Bear!

@glenns8096036 · Camped on Sep 16, 2023 at Campsite #1

While the cabin is difficult to get to, it certainly has charm and isolation. Be prepared to unlock two gates. The view is amazing and the cabin is warm and cozy. I could not find an axe to chop wood, but had warm September nights at the cabin and really did not need a fire. Make sure to bring everything you need. There really isn't much more the a few forks, spoons and coffee mugs at the cabin.

@DawnB1486112 · Camped on Jan 7, 2023 at Campsite #1

We loved our stay at Little Bear Cabin. The cabin was warm and cozy despite the wind that raged outside. The view of Bozeman is magical and the peaceful remote setting restorative.

@BryanL9306416 · Camped on Sep 17, 2022 at Campsite #1

The cabin is amazing. The view is great and wood stove is awesome with plenty of wood ready. I recommend arriving with a means of cleaning up in case others have left the cabin messy. We needed to clean a bit when we arrived and had a great time after cleaning. There were also some supplies in the cabinets inside the cabin if needed.

@MichaelP381919 · Camped on Aug 14, 2022 at Campsite #1

At least one group of people daily try to come down the road so it’s not entirely private. Next time I’ll bring a rope and sign… Beautiful views abound and fun woods to explore. Note that the lake is a steep plunge down the mountain and back. It is totally hikable but definitely not a short stroll. Would book again.

@SarahG7471679 · Camped on Jun 24, 2022 at Campsite #1

This is a great cabin in a beautiful location.

@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Apr 1, 2022 at Campsite #1

Well Im dumb and didn’t read the road is closed from Dec to June. Thought we could 4 wheel up it. Gate is closed about 10 miles out. So… no go.

@AllisonG114920 · Camped on Mar 4, 2022 at Campsite #1

This cabin is so nice and relaxing . Fireplace works extremely well . Had everything we needed for our stay ! Very comfortable blue mattresses .

@AaronG8445754 · Camped on Dec 12, 2021 at Campsite #1

The place was a mess when we arrived. The last occupants left food downstairs and in the loft area. Dirt and ash littered the floor and there were the remains of exploded fireworks outside along with other trash. I am not a clean freak at all, but it looks like the place is being abused by irresponsible people. I expect the cabin to be dirty and rustic, but leaving food and shooting off fireworks are universally not something that should be done.

@AaronG708 · Camped on Dec 12, 2021 at Campsite #1

@MollyR628 · Camped on Dec 3, 2021 at Campsite #1

Crowded but nice.

@MollyR3563490 · Camped on Dec 3, 2021 at Campsite #1

Crowded but nice.

@LindseyA245369 · Camped on Sep 24, 2021 at Campsite #1

If you're looking for privacy and quiet, don't spend your money here. Many groups travel to the cabin's location to check it out, including looking in the windows and trying to go inside. There was a lot of trash left behind inside and outside of the cabin.

@LindseyA516 · Camped on Sep 24, 2021 at Campsite #1

@CARENC712 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #1

Cabin is in rough shape and needs some fix up soon. Carpenter ants, holes to outside in chinking, ripped screens. Come on Forest Service get on it.

@CARENC2625198 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #1

Cabin is in rough shape and needs some fix up soon. Carpenter ants, holes to outside in chinking, ripped screens. Come on Forest Service get on it.

@DerekB337 · Camped on Apr 30, 2021 at Campsite #1

We stayed here the last weekend in April 2021. Hike in was 6.9 miles, 1400 feet in elevation according to all trails. Snow shoes might have been helpful as there was still plenty of (very soft) snow on the road and we post holed a bit towards the end. Cabin had a wood stove, two beds on ground floor and a loft accessed by storable ladder to get to two more beds. Had a picnic table and fire ring with grate outside. Beautiful porch to enjoy the views of the Valley during the snow / rain that came in. We filtered water from a creek (I think Wilson) that flowed about a 25 minute hike away. Would have been much shorter without snow since the road to the creek didn’t enjoy the benefit of sleds packing down snow that we could follow. There was no cooking stove, but cabin had pots / pans, grate for fire, and a roasting stick thing for sausages over the fire. Stove kept the cabin pretty warm, but temps didn’t drop significantly below freezing.

@CurtD455 · Camped on Jan 11, 2021 at Campsite #1

Great cabin! Sweet views, ski hill in the back yard, great spot to snowmobile, ski or fat bike to in the winter!

@TimL803 · Camped on Dec 21, 2020 at Campsite #1

Excellent accommodations and great views!

@AnnieS430 · Camped on Oct 29, 2020 at Campsite #1

Wonderful cabin with beautiful views!! -1 star because the mice were quite active at night :)

@AlecB190 · Camped on Jul 20, 2020 at Campsite #1

Cabin was awesome, views are breathe taking. Great cabin. Rules say no gun fire within 300 yards of the cabin. One firewood stump I found next to the road in about 25 yards from the cabin I started splitting and I found several bullet leads withing the stump, from .22 rounds, to .45 black powder balls, and several 12 gauge slug rounds. People are disregarding the rules of firearms and the Forest Service needs to crack down on it.

@CherylM161 · Camped on Jul 10, 2020 at Campsite #1

Great getaway spot close to town. Has comfy beds, and the best outdoor dining view in the county. Trails and forest service road are close for lots of hiking and mountain biking. Enjoy the stars at night!

@andrewm682 · Camped on Jun 16, 2020 at Campsite #1

Great location and beautiful views. Only issue I had was regarding the directions on the website. Heading south out of Belgrade, the turn east was well before the noted mileage. Look for the street sign as opposed to the odometer on your car.

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