Outdoors
Snow play and winter sports near Bozeman
Places near Bozeman for sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter sports when there’s snow.
14places for snow and winter sports
0 mito the closest
9within 30 miles
Good to know: Carry tire chains in winter, check road and avalanche conditions, and expect parking or Sno-Park permits at popular spots.
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Mystic Lake Cabin
11 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service
Mystic Lake Cabin was built in 1930 and is currently open year-round. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting and exploration of numerous trails. The cabin is located in a non-motorized area.
Trail Creek Cabin
12 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service
Trail Creek Cabin, built in 1924, was the original ranger station for the Bozeman Ranger District. It is available year round, offering guests the chance to enjoy summer or winter recreation.
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Within 30 miles (9)
Custer Gallatin National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
Mystic Lake Cabin
Mystic Lake Cabin was built in 1930 and is currently open year-round. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting and exploration of numerous trails. The cabin is located in a non-motorized area.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Trail Creek Cabin
Trail Creek Cabin, built in 1924, was the original ranger station for the Bozeman Ranger District. It is available year round, offering guests the chance to enjoy summer or winter recreation.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Fox Creek Cabin (Mt)
Fox Creek Cabin is a former ranger station located in a remote area. It is very small and offers only basic amenities. Guests will need to bring most of the gear and supplies they need to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Little Bear Cabin
Little Bear Cabin was built in 1938 and still looks much the same as it did back then. It is available year-round for recreationists, as well as for those who seek a quiet mountain retreat.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Maxey Cabin
Maxey Cabin offers a quaint mountain retreat that is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest's most popular recreation areas.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
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.
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill Skiing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Off-highway vehicles
Window Rock Cabin
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.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout
Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout sits on the apex of Garnet Mountain, at an elevation of 8,245 feet. The lookout provides a panoramic view of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
30 to 75 miles (1)
Canyon Ferry Lake
Canyon Ferry Dam and reservoir are located in Montana about 50 miles downstream from where the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers join to form the Missouri River.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
75 miles and farther (4)
Helena Valley Reservoir
The Helena Valley Unit is in central Montana, adjoining the city of Helena, Montana, and 3.5 miles west of Canyon Ferry Dam on the Missouri River.
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Winter sports
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge has often been called the most beautiful National Wildlife Refuge in the United States.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
- Winter sports
Clark Canyon Reservoir
Recreation on Clark Canyon Reservoir and Barrett's Diversion Dam, located on the Beaverhead River south of Dillon, Montana, is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- History
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
- Water sports
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Bozeman. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for snow play near Bozeman?
Custer Gallatin National Forest (USDA Forest Service), about 0 miles south of Bozeman as the crow flies. Next are Mystic Lake Cabin (11 mi) and Trail Creek Cabin (12 mi).
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.