Whitetail Cabin
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Whitetail Cabin in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Whitetail Cabin sits at an altitude of 4,048 feet in the north end of the Custer National Forest approximately 20 miles from Ashland, Montana. The cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Formerly a ranger station, it is now a registered historic site. The cabin is available year-round and is accessible by car, but guests should be prepared to hike about 100 yards to the cabin in winter, depen
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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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How do I reserve a campsite at Whitetail Cabin?
Whitetail Cabin in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Whitetail Cabin when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Whitetail Cabin often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Whitetail Cabin and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Whitetail Cabin a good campground?
Whitetail Cabin holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 24 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Whitetail Cabin located?
Whitetail Cabin is located in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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