Forest Service

Fire Danger
Low
This fire danger was last updated on Jan. 31, 2,000.

Campfire Restrictions Today
None

Topographic Maps
Topo Maps are Available at the Forest Service for $6.50 each.
To see an index of the topographic maps of this area- Click Here.

Forest Service Cabin Rentals The Big Timber Ranger District rents several Forest Service cabins along the edges of the complex.
Fourmile cabin	The five-person capacity Fourmile cabin is in the main Boulder River canyon 42 miles south of Big Timber and is rented from October I to May 30. Cross-country skiers can access the cabin during winter, but avalanche conditions must be carefully checked before skiing up side drainages, such as Fourmile Creek.
Deer Creek cabin	The four-person Deer Creek cabin is rented year round. The cabin is 33 miles south of Big Timber with the last 4 miles by trail on foot or horseback.
West Boulder cabin	The six-person West Boulder cabin is available from December 1 to May 30. It is 30 miles southwest of Big Timber on the West Boulder River adjacent to the campground. During winter a short ski may be necessary on the county road.

Grizzly Bear Recovery Area
See this page as a preventative if you are going to visit the Absoraka/Beartooth area south of Big Timber.

Drinking Water Update
Tips on making your hike through the county safer through the filtering of drinking water.

Contact Information
For more information, contact the District Ranger, Big Timber Ranger District, Gallatin National Forest, Box A, Big Timber, MT 59011 or call (406) 932-3647