About Battle Ridge Cabin
Battle Ridge Cabin is a rustic dwelling located north of Bozeman, in southwestern Montana. The cabin was built in 1938 and is open year-round. It can be reached by vehicle in the summer, but guests visiting during winter must hike or ski a quarter-mile from the highway to reach the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. This is a popular destination in winter for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Hikers can find nearby trails. Hunting is a popular activity in the area. This is also an ideal spot for birding and watching other wildlife species. Battle Ridge Cabin is wheelchair accessible and has a capacity of up to four to five people. Two sets of bunk beds with mattresses and one cot are provided. A wood cook stove, propane lantern, table and chairs are also provided. A vault toilet is located in an…
- Fees: $10 Fee site 6/1 – 9/15
- Season: All Year Weather Dependent
- Managed by: Custer Gallatin National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi north of Bridger, MT · 45.87472, -110.89194
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Creek | Horse | 0.4 mi | 9.4 mi |
| Bangtail Divide | Horse | 1.3 mi | 22.7 mi |
| Upper Brackett Creek | Horse | 1.8 mi | 3.6 mi |
| East Bridger North | Horse | 2.1 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Ross Pass | Horse | 2.4 mi | 2.4 mi |
| South Fork Brackett Creek | Horse | 2.4 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 14.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Fairy Lake Campground 3.9 mi
- Bishop Park (Olson/Miles Creek Trailheads) 5.3 mi
- Johnson Canyon Trailhead 9.9 mi
- Jackson Creek Trailhead 11.9 mi
- Sunrise Campground 14.9 mi
- VanGoBoon 15.2 mi