Maxey Cabin Campground and Camping
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About the Campground
Maxey Cabin is near Hyalite Reservoir, 18 miles South of Bozeman. During the summer months, you can drive to the cabin. In the winter it may be up to 10 miles from where you park to the cabin depending on conditions. Hyalite Canyon is a beautiful mountainous area with many hiking opportunities. Popular activities include hiking to waterfalls, fishing, and ice climbing.
Maxey Cabin is rustic with no electricity and no running water. Site has 1 main cabin with wood stove and separate unheated smaller cabin. Main cabin has 2 double bunk beads (4 mattresses). Smaller back cabin has 1 double bunk (2 beds). There is a small stream next to the cabin with limited water flow. Basic cooking supplies are provided.
Price is $30 per night. The cabin can be reserved from 1 to 5 nights. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Last minute bookings (up to 3 nights in advance) are made by calling or going to the Bozeman Ranger Station (406) 522-2520.
Services & Amenities
| Within Facility |
- Beds
- Bird Watching
- Broom & Dust Pan
- Dishes & Tableware
- Firewood
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Hunting
- Ice Climbing
- Mattress
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- Photography
- Pots & Pans
- Scenery
- Sightseeing
- Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Stove
- Table & Chairs
- Trails
- Vault Toilet
- Wildlife Viewing
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Fees
Peak Season
Jan 01 2010 -
Dec 31 2010 |
CABIN NONELECTRIC |
$30.00 |
Peak Season
Jan 01 2011 -
Dec 31 2011 |
CABIN NONELECTRIC |
$30.00 |
|
Alerts and Important Information
Hyalite Canyon Road is closed to motorized use every year from April 1 - May 15.
The Gallatin National Forest is under a food storage order and requires that "unattended food, refuse, and attractants be stored in hard-sided vehicles, bear-resistant containers, or hung at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all points and 4 feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole." Any violation of this is punishable by a fine.
Hyalite Road is closed to all motorized vehicles April 1-May 15.
Make sure you have the lock combination for the cabin door before you go to the cabin. The combination code to the cabin will be included in the Confirmation e-mail or letter.
Cabin Renter must be at least 18 year sof age. Maximum group size for using the cabin and adjacent area is 15 people.
No shooting of firearms within 150 yards of cabin.
Horses not allowed within 100 yards of cabin.
Pets not recommended. Solid pet wastes must be removed within 100 yards of cabin.
Campfires must be contained within the Forest Service provided fire ring adjacent to the facility. No other campfires are authorized. The burning of wood pallets is not authorized.
Please bring garbage bags. This facility is a "Pack it in, pack it out," facility.
Minimize exposure to Hantavirus: avoid contact with rodents, keep a clean cabin, store food in sealed containers, pack out garbage, and report heavy rodent activity to the Bozeman Ranger Station.
Use of cabin for commercial purposes is prohibited.
Burning candles in the cabin is prohibited.
There is a small stream near the cabin.
Water should be treated or bring your own water.
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 17 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Maxey Cabin
Campground Phone: 406-522-2520
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
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More About Maxey Cabin Campground
Maxey Cabin is a campground located in Bozeman, Montana. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -110.9517 latitude, and -110.9517 longitude into your GPS device.
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