USDA Forest Service · Montana
Window Rock Cabin
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,860 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HYALITE CANYON SOUTH (NFSR 620) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Custer Gallatin National Forest
- Nearest town
- BOZEMAN
- Address
- 3710 W FALLON ST. SUITE C, BOZEMAN, MT, 59718
- Phone
- 406-522-2520
- Activities
- Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Window Rock Cabin was built in 1940 and now offers a year-round retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. It is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest's most popular recreation areas.
The cabin is accessible by car in the summer. During the spring (from March 31st through May 15th) the road to the cabin is closed to motorized vehicle traffic every year. Guest should be prepared to hike or bike 12 miles to the cabin during this period.
During winter months the access road is infrequently plowed, so guests should be prepared with a four wheel drive, high clearance vehicle or to ski up to 12 miles to the cabin.
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Hikers and equestrians have access to the Hyalite Peak trailhead that leads into an area of the Gallatin Range known for its waterfalls. Two accessible trails in Hyalite Canyon lead to the waterfalls. Bicyclists can use Hyalite Canyon Road.
Hyalite Canyon is a popular destination for backcountry skiers and ice climbers. Hyalite Reservoir is a mile away, offering opportunities for non-motorized boating and trout fishing. Elk hunting is excellent in Hyalite Canyon in the fall.
Facilities
The cabin sleeps four people on twin beds with mattresses. The wood-burning stove can be used for cooking and heating.A table with chairs, broom and dustpan are provided.
A campfire ring is located outside. The outhouse has an accessible vault toilet.
A horse corral is available with space for six horses.
No water or electricity is provided. Guests must bring their own water supply, garbage bags for packing out trash, as well as bedding, lighting, extra toilet paper and matches.
Natural Features
Window Rock Cabin is nestled in Hyalite Canyon, an area with beautiful wildflower meadows during the summer and thick blankets of pristine snow in winter.
Evergreen forest and the steep ridges of the Gallatin Mountains surround the cabin.Hyalite creek flows nearby.
This area is important habitat for grizzly bears, bison, elk, mule deer, mountain lions, bighorn, wolves and mountain goats.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 11° | -23° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 11° | -22° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 16° | 1° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 24° | -3° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 49° | 30° | 8° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 41° | 28° | 84° | 5 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 48° | 37° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 48° | 40° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 41° | 23° | 79° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 49° | 29° | 8° | 68° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 18° | -15° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 12° | -9° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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