2006 Northern Region

Recreational Cabin and
Lookout Directory

 

Photo of a fire lookout tower.
Photo of a great grey owl.
Photo of a cabin in snow.
How to rent a cabin or lookout. List of cabins by Forest. Web sites of each Forest.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge List and Map Bitterroot List and Map Clearwater List and Map
Custer List and Map Flathead List and Map Gallatin List and Map
Helena List and Map Idaho Panhandle List and Map Kootenai List and Map
Lewis & Clark List and Map Lolo List and Map Nez Perce List and Map

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Welcome to the Northern Region!

The Northern Region of the USDA Forest Service encompasses 25 million acres and is spread over 5 states. Included are 12 National Forests located within the perimeter of northeastern Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, and the National Grasslands in North Dakota and northwestern South Dakota.

As a place for individuals and families to enjoy the outdoors, the Northern Region's public lands offer hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, OHV and snowmobile riding, stock use, kayaking, canoeing, and countless other adventures. These special areas protected from development offer the ability to escape the crowds of the city and encounter nature at its best - to experience the solitude, breathtaking beauty, and challenges of our wildlands.

One of the unique recreation experiences we have here is the opportunity to rent some of our historic fire lookout towers and backcountry cabins. These rustic cabins and lookouts are often located in remote, yet spectacular settings.We invite you to experience one of this region’s “hidden treasures!”

FACILITIES

Cabins and lookouts available through the rental program are rustic and primitive in nature.Fees will vary, depending on the time of year and demand. Most of these cabins are guard stations or work centers located in remote areas that are occasionally used to house Forest Service employees. As the need for these cabins declines, they are being made available to the general public. With the exception of a few cabins, modern conveniences that we all are so accustomed to enjoying are not available. It is suggested that an inquiry be made to the Ranger District that has administrative responsibility for the cabin as to what is and what is not furnished and disabled access information.  Based on the information received, you can then plan your needs. Occasionally, cabins may require unforeseen maintenance.

Cabins and lookouts can be rented for noncommercial purposes only, to anyone 18 years of age or older. The number of people that can occupy a cabin or lookout will vary, depending on the facility size and capacity.

Cabins and lookouts are generally equipped with the bare basics, including a table, chairs, wood stove and bunks (most with mattresses, some without). Bedding is not furnished. Cooking utensils are available at some cabins but not all of them. Electricity and piped-in water are generally NOT available.It may be necessary to bring safe drinking water or be prepared to chemically treat or boil drinking water. At some cabins, you will need to find and cut your own firewood. Expect to use outdoor toilets. Telephones are not available. Cell-phone coverage does not exist at most sites. Some cabins provide lanterns but it is advised to bring flashlights for night lighting. Bring a household disinfectant to clean surfaces.

Before leaving, users are requested to: burn all combustible waste materials; make sure fires in stoves are out; pack out all garbage and empty bottles or cans; clean the cabin; leave a supply of firewood and return the key.

POTENTIAL RISKS

Travel on the National Forest and use of rustic cabins and lookouts involves a degree of risk.  Recreationists assume the responsibility to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to protect themselves and members of their party from injury and illness.

Weather, snow and road conditions, personal physical skill and condition along with other factors can influence travel time and difficulty.Parents are strongly discouraged from bringing children under 12 years of age to lookout towers. Persons afraid of heights, or lacking physical strength, should also avoid climbing lookout towers.Prior to the trip, renters are advised to contact the local ranger district for current conditions.

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HOW TO RENT A CABIN OR LOOKOUT

Recreation cabins and lookouts in the National Forests of the Northern Region are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are made through the National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS).  The daily rental rate for each cabin or lookout is listed in the pages that follow.  Reservations can be made with a major credit card. You can either:

Check on availability and reserve over the Internet:

Recreation.gov

7 days a week, 24 hours/day

Or, check availability and reserve toll-free over the phone at 1-877-444-6777, or International (518) 885-3639:

April 1 - Labor Day

6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mountain Time (8:00-12:00 Eastern), 7 days/week

After Labor Day - March 31

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mountain Time (10:00-7:00 Eastern), 7 days/week

There is a $9.00 reservation fee (changes to $10.00 in October 2007) in addition to the cabin or lookout rental fee.  You can cancel or change your reservation by calling the NRRS at the same toll-free number (an additional fee is charged). If you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged a $10.00 service fee for late cancellation and forfeit the first night's use fee. No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the scheduled arrival date are not entitled to a refund.

If you are using the Recreation.gov site, you can go to the cabin or lookout of your choice, click on the Book Now button (you can always back out without booking a reservation) and fill in the blanks to check the cabin's availability on your preferred dates.

Cabin reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance of the first day of requested use. Once payment is made, reservations are verified with a confirmation letter. The confirmation letter will have a confirmation number, plus other important information you will need.  You must have your confirmation letter with you during your stay. 

Two popular cabins (Red Ives on the St. Joe Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forest and the Hogback Cabin on the Missoula Ranger District, Lolo National Forest) will not be on the National Reservation System this year and instead will be available through local lotteries. Contact the local Ranger District office for more information.

If you have any questions, or need more information to help with trip planning, feel free to contact the Ranger District office listed for the cabin or lookout you are interested in.  Additionally, some cabins or lookouts may be available on a “last minute, walk-in” basis (i.e., 1-4 days prior to a requested date).  You can contact the local Ranger District office to check on availability and, if available, reserve directly with that local office.  

Enjoy your stay!

Note: Unauthorized use of these cabins and lookouts is a violation of both State and Federal laws and regulations. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $5000 and/or 6 months imprisonment. Violations should be reported immediately to a Forest Service officer. Be certain to have your confirmation letter with you while using the cabin or lookout.

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List of cabins by Forest:

BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE NF
Antone Cabin
Bear Creek Bunkhouse
Bear Creek Cabin
Birch Creek Cabin
Black Butte Cabin
Bloody Dick Cabin
Canyon Creek Cabin
Divide Cabin
Doney Cabin
Douglas Creek Cabin
Fleecer
Gordon Reese Cabin
Hells Canyon Cabin
High Rye
Hogan Cabin
Horse Prairie Guard Station
Landon
May Creek Cabin
Moose Lake Guard Station
Notch Cabin
Racetrack Cabin
Stony Cabin
Twin Lakes Cabin
Vigilante
Wall Creek Cabin
West Fork Cabin
West Fork Rock Creek

BITTERROOT NF
East Fork Guard Station
Gird Point Lootkout
Horse Heaven Cabin
Magruder Ranger's House
McCart Lookout Tower
Medicine Point Lookout Tower
Twogood Cabin
Woods Cabin

CLEARWATER NF
Austin Ridge Lookout Tower
Bald Mountain Lookout Tower
Castle Butte Lookout Cabin
Cold Springs Cabin
Liz Butte Cabin
Walde Mtn. Cabin
Wallow Mtn. Lookout Tower
Weitas Butte Lookout Tower

CUSTER NF
Diamond Butte Lookout
Meyers Creek Cabin
Whitetail Cabin

FLATHEAD NF
Ben Rover Cabin
Challenge Cabin
Condon House
Ford Cabin
Hornet Lookout Cabin
Mission Lookout
Ninko Cabin
Owl Creek
Schnaus Cabin**
Star Meadows Cabin
Zip's Place Cabin

GALLATIN NF
Basin Station Cabin
Battle Ridge Cabin**
Beaver Creek Cabin
Bennett Cr. Guard Station
Big Creek Cabin
Cabin Creek Cabin
Deer Creek Cabin
Fourmile Cabin
Fox Creek Cabin
Garnet Mtn. Lookout Cabin
Ibex Cabin
Little Bear Cabin
Mill Creek Guard Station
Mystic Lake Cabin
Porcupine Cabin
Round Lake Cabin
Spanish Creek Cabin
Trail Creek Cabin
Wapiti Cabin
West Boulder Cabin
West Bridger Station
Window Rock Cabin**
Windy Pass Cabin
Yellow Mule Cabin

HELENA NF
Bar Gulch Cabin**
Cummings Cabin
Eagle Guard Station
Indian Flats Cabin
Kading Cabin
Rillway Cabin
Strawberry Butte Cabin
Thompson Guard Station

 

IDAHO PANHANDLE NF
Arid Peak Lookout
Clarkia Bunkhouse
Deer Ridge LO Tower
Little Guard Peak Lookout Cabin
Lunch Peak Lookout Tower
Magee Cabin
Red Ives Cabin
Shorty Peak Lookout Cabin
Snyder Guard Station
Surveyors Lookout

KOOTENAI NF
Big Cr. Baldy Mtn Lookout
Bull River Guard Station
Garver Mt Lookout Tower
Gem Peak Lookout Tower
McGuire Lookout Cabin
Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge
Mt. Wam  Lookout Cabin
Raven Cabin
Sex Peak Lookout Cabin
Upper Ford Cabin
Webb Mtn. Lookout Cabin
Yaak Mtn Lookout Tower

LEWIS and CLARK NF
Calf Creek Cabin
Crystal Lake Cabin
Dry Wolf Cabin
Hunters Spring Cabin
Judith Guard Station
Kings Hill Cabin
Monument Peak Lookout Cabin

LOLO NF
Bend Guard Station
Cougar Peak Lookout Cabin
Hogback Homestead Cabin
Monture Guard Station
Savenac Bunkhouse
Savenac Cookhouse
Thompson Peak Lookout
Up Up Lookout Tower
West Cottage Cabin
West Fork Butte Lookout

NEZ PERCE NF
Jerry Walker Cabin
Lookout Butte Lookout Tower
Meadow Creek Cabin

**DENOTES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE FACILITY


Websites of each Forest: 

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Bitterroot National Forest

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Clearwater National Forest

Custer National Forest

Flathead National Forest

Gallatin National Forest

Helena National Forest

Kootenai National Forest

Lewis & Clark National Forest

Lolo National Forest

Nez Perce National Forest

 

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/b-d

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/bitterroot

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/ipnf

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/clearwater

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/flathead

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/helena

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/kootenai

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/lewisclark

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/lolo

http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce

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BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST (Montana)

Cabin Name and Map Locator

Location

Capacity-FEE

Available

Remarks

Information Source

(1) Bloody Dick Cabin

Jackson, MT - 23 mi. SW

 

3/$20

All Year

Winter:  Depending on snow conditions, requires up to 23 mi. by snowmobile or skis to reach cabin.

Dillon RD
420 Barrett St.
Dillon, MT  59725
(406) 683-3900

(2) Horse Prairie Guard Station

Dillon, MT - 44 mi. SW

4/$20

All Year

Winter:  Road normally plowed to junction, about 1.5 miles from cabin.

Dillon RD

(3) Birch Creek Cabin

Dillon, MT - 20 mi. NW  

4/$20

All Year

Winter:  Most years the Birch Creek Road provides access to within .25 mi.

Dillon RD

(5) Canyon Creek Cabin

Melrose, MT - 13 mi. W

4/$20

All Year

Winter access varies with snow conditions; normally can drive to cabin with 4-wheel unit; otherwise, road may be blocked 6 mi. from cabin.

Wise River RD
P.O. Box 100
Wise river, MT 59762
(406) 832-3178

(6) Hogan Cabin

Wisdom, MT - 5 mi. W 

4/$25

12/1-3/31

Access from nearest road by snowmobile is 5 mi. and for skiers, 3.2 mi. by trail.

Wisdom RD
P.O. Box 238
Wisdom, MT  5976
(406) 689-3243

(7) May Creek Cabin

Wisdom, MT - 18 mi. W 

4/$25

07/5-Labor Day & 12/1-3/31

Take Hwy 43, 16 mi. W from Wisdom to May Creek Campground.  Trail into cabin is approx. 2.5 mi.

Wisdom RD

(8) Twin Lakes Cabin

Wisdom, MT - 26 mi. SW

4/$25

12/1-3/31

Access on snowmobile trail.  12 mi. from end of plowed county road to cabin.

Wisdom RD

(9) Antone Cabin

Dillon, MT - 34 mi. SE 

4/$30

7/2-3/31

Depending on snow conditions, snowmobile travel of up to 6 mi. may be required.  Access from Blacktail Road.

Madison RD
5 Forest Service Rd
Ennis, MT  59729
(406) 682-4253

(10) Divide Cabin

60 mi. S of Sheridan, MT

2/$40

All Year

New 1 room log cabin with 2 single beds, cooking utensils, propane canister cook stove and lantern.  Propane heater. No drinking water. Access is 2-wheel drive in summer, 4-wheel drive in fall and snowmobile or skis in winter.

Madison RD  
                             

(11) Black Butte Cabin

Ennis, MT - 30 mi. S or 20 mi. NW on Standard Cr Rd

4/$25

7/2-3/31

Depending on snow conditions, snowmobile travel may be necessary.  Refer to Travel Plan Map regulations.

Madison RD

BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST (Montana)

Cabin Name and Map Locator

Location

CAP-FEE

Available

Remarks

Information Source

(12) Bear Creek Cabin

Ennis, MT - 21 mi. S 

4/$35

12/1-4/30

On border of Lee Metcalf Wilderness;  trails available for cross-country skiing.

Madison RD
5 Forest Service Rd
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4253

(12 also) Bear Creek Bunkhouse

21 mi. S of Ennis, MT

$30

12/1-4/30

On border of Lee Metcalf Wilderness; trails available for cross-country skiing.  $50/night for both bunkhouse & cabin.

Madison RD                               

(13) Notch Cabin

41 mi. S of Sheridan, MT

2/$25

7/2-11/30

Remote cabin.  Access by road with 4-wheel drive vehicle

Madison RD

(14) West Fork Cabin

40 mi. S of Ennis, MT

3/$35

7/2-3/31

Access by road in summer.  Winter: 30 mi. of snowmobile or ski travel required.

Madison RD

(15) Wall Creek Cabin

24 mi. S of Ennis, MT

4/$35

5/16-11/30

Not available in winter.

Madison RD

(16) Doney Cabin

11 mi. NW of Deer Lodge, MT

6/$20

All Year

Access distance varies with snow conditions; under normal winter conditions, can drive within 8 mi.  No water.

Pintler RD
1002 Hollenback Rd
Deer
Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-1770

(17) Douglas Creek Cabin

10 mi. SE of Hall, MT

6/$20

All Year

All weather road access.  In winter may need to travel up to 6 mi. by snowmobile or skis No water.

Pintler RD                              Deer Lodge Office

(18) Stony Cabin

19.4 mi. NW of Philipsburg, MT

4/$20

All Year

All weather road access.  In winter may need to walk up to ¼ mi. Water well in adjacent campground

Pintler RD
Philipsburg Office
88 10-A Business
Loop
Philipsburg, MT  59859 
(406) 859-3211

 

(19) Moose Lake Guard Station

24.3 mi. SW of Philipsburg, MT

4/$20

All Year

All weather road access.  In winter may need to walk up to Water well.

Pintler RD 
Philipsburg Office

BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST (Montana)

Cabin Name and Map Locator

Location

Capacity-FEE

Available

Remarks

Information Source

(20) Hells Canyon Cabin

30 mi. SW of Whitehall, MT

4/$25

All Year

Road to cabin not plowed.  Access distance varies with snow conditions. Propane cook stove. Well water.

Jefferson RD
3 Whitetail Rd
Whitehall, MT 59759
 (406) 287-3223

(21) Landon

50 mi. S of Ennis, MT

4/$25

10/21-3/31

One room cabin w/propane stove & lights.  High clearance or 4-wheel drive vehicle required.  Winter access by snowmobile or skis.

Madison RD
5 Forest Service Rd
Ennis, MT  59729

(406) 682-4253

(22) Vigilante

25 mi. S of Alder, MT

6/$50

All Year

Frame house w/2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and electric lights.  Water not available in fall & winter.

Madison RD
                               

(23) Fleecer

15 mi. SW of Butte, MT

5/$40

5/1-1/3

Cabin has electricity, heat, water,and indoor bathroom. Corral adjacent to cabin. Winter access, depending on snow conditions, may be by snowmobile or skis.

Butte RD
1820
Meadowlark Ln 
Butte, MT  59701

(406) 494-2147

(24) High Rye

20 mi. SW of Butte, MT

4/$20

5/16-11/30

High clearance vehicle access.Two rooms. Has two bunk beds. No drinking water available. Small corral adjacent to cabin.

Butte RD

(25) Gordon Reese Cabin

Wisdom  MT - 27 mi. on Hwy 43

8/$35

5/15-Labor Day Hosting Season 12/1-4/15

Cabin is ½ mi from road.  No water.  During winter can be reserved at no charge by those interested in hosting.  Host’s jobs:  shovel snow, attend fires for skiers, etc.

Wisdom RD

(26) Racetrack

25 mi. SW of Deer Lodge, MT

6/$20

All Year

High clearance vehicle access.  Winter:  May need to travel up to 14 mi. by snowmobile or skis.  No water.

Pintler RD
Deer Lodge Office

(27) West Fork Rock Creek

14 mi. SW of Philipsburg, MT

4/$20

All Year

All weather road access.  In winter may ay need to walk up to ¼ mi. Water well.

Pintler RD                     Philipsburg Office


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BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST (Montana)

Cabin Name and Map Locator

Location

Capacity-FEE

Available

Remarks

Information Source

(1) East Fork Guard Station

16 mi. E of Sula, MT on E Fk. Bitterroot Road

8/$30

All Year      

Max stay 7 days

Rustic cabin in meadow.  Electric light, wood stove, propane cooking stove, no drinking water. 

Sula RD
7338 Hwy 93 S.
Sula, MT  59871
(406) 821-3201

(2) McCart Lookout Tower

20 mi. E of Sula, MT

4/$30

05/27-10/1        Max stay 7 days

1.5 miles moderate trail from end of road.  Lookout restored to 1930's era.  No water.  Ideal family getaway.

Sula RD

(3) Twogood Cabin

10 mi. SW of Sula, MT

8/$30

All Year except 10/15-12/20

Range line cabin built in 1952 Woodstove, propane cooking stove, kitchen utensils.  6 mi. up Trail 103.  Winter access 9 mi by skis or snowshoes.

Sula RD

(4) Medicine Point Lookout Tower

8 mi. W of Sula, MT

4/$30

7/1-9/1

3 mi. difficult hike trail, 7 mi. medium horse trail.  Propane heating/cooking stove, kitchen utensils.  No water.

Sula RD

(8) Gird Point Lookout

24 Mi. W of Hamilton, MT

4/$30

7/7-10/1       Max stay 7 days

½ mi. moderate hike trail access.  Propane cook stove, wood heat, kitchen utensils. No water.

Darby RD
P.O. Box 388
Darby, MT  59829
 (406) 821-3913

(5) Woods Cabin

8 mi. NW of Darby, MT on Lake Como

15/$60

05/1-9/30         Max stay 4 days.

Water, wood heat, propane cook stove.  3 bedrooms, large meeting room, deck.  On Lake Como.  This cabin available through local lottery only.  Check with local District.

Darby RD                                 

(6) Horse Heaven Cabin

75 mi. SW of Darby, MT on Magruder Road to Elk City, ID

4/$25

All Year-check on travel conditions

In road corridor between two of largest Wilderness areas in "Lower 48 States".  Primitive road; winter access 57 mi. by snowmobile not guaranteed.

West Fork RD 
6735 West Fork Rd
Darby, MT  59829
(406 ) 821-3269

(7) Magruder Ranger’s House

52 mi. SW of Darby, MT in Magruder Corridor. 

6/$50

06/1-10/31 & 12/1-02/28       .

Propane stove, refrigerator, lights, wood furnace.  Hot/cold water, shower, flush toilet (summer only).  Adjacent to Selway River.  Noon checkout.

West Fork RD

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IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FOREST

Cabin Name and Map Locator

Location

Capacity-FEE

Available

Remarks

Information Source

(1) Snyder Guard Station

45 mi. NW from Bonners Ferry, ID

 

 

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

 

(1) Deer Ridge 40’ LO Tower 

 

 

26 mi. NE of Bonners Ferry, ID

4/$25

6/15 to 9/30

Accessible by forest road.  Last mile rough and narrow, caution advised.  Discourage bring children.

Bonners Ferry RD
6286 Main St.
Bonners Ferry, ID
83805-9764
(208) 267-5561

(2) Shorty Peak Lookout Cabin

45 mi. NW from Bonners Ferry, ID

4/$25

7/1-9/30

Access by trail 95 (2.44 mile) with trailhead on Forest Service Rd 282.

Bonners Ferry RD

(3) Lunch Peak 25’ Lookout Tower

25 mi. NE of Sandpoint, ID

4/$25

7/1-10/10

Portions of Access Roads 275 & 1091 may not be drivable until mid-July depending on weather.

Sandpoint RD
1500 Hwy 2,Ste 110
Sandpoint, ID  83864 (208) 263-5111

(4) Magee Cabin

64 mi. NW of Wallace, ID

6/$55

Memorial Day weekend to 9/30 (max. 5 days)

Accessible via paved Highway and paved/gravel Forest Roads.  3 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, propane cook stove, refrigerator, heater, hot water, drinking water.  No electric.

Coeur d’Alene River Dist.
2502 E. Sherman Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2318

(5) Little Guard Peak Lookout Cabin

49 mi. N of Wallace, ID

4/$35

7/1-9/30

Access by paved/gravel road, last 2 mi. rough/narrow road.  Two-level lookout.  No tower.  Lookout plus downstairs kitchen w/propane stove.  Single hole outhouse.

Coeur d’Alene River Dist.

(6) Arid Peak Lookout

23 mi. S of Wallace, ID

4/$25

6/15-9/30 (max. 5 nights)

Access via 2-lane gravel road & moderate 3 mi. hike.  Table & chairs, 2 single beds, outhouse, woodstove, propane cook stove & lantern.  Not recommended for small children.

St. Joe RD, Avery Office
HC
Box 1 
Avery, ID  83802
(208) 245-4517

(7) Red Ives Cabin

86 mi. SE of St. Maries, ID along the St. Joe W&S River

8/$60

Memorial Day weekend to 9/30 (max. 3 days)

Bring drinking water.  2 bedroom, kitchen, living room & bathroom; propane cook stove & refrigerator; hot water, flush toilet & shower; heat & lights via generator.  No pets. This cabin available through local lottery only.  Check with local District.

St. Joe  RD            Avery Office            

(8) Surveyors Lookout

106 mi. SE of St. Maries, ID near Mallard-Larkins Pioneer Area

4/$35

7/15-9/30 depending on snow levels (max. 5 nights)

Access via paved Forest Service road and rugged one lane road w/pullouts.  Not recommended for low clearance vehicles.  6000’ elevation.  Propane lights, cook stove & heater, 1 bed, table & chairs.

St. Joe  RD            Avery Office            

(9) Clarkia Bunkhouse

30 mi. S of St. Maries on State Highway 3

Max..15/$30-$45 per room; $200 per night for entire bunk-house

All Year

Communal bathroom, showers, laundry and kitchen.  2-person, 3-person and 4-person rooms.  Ideal for groups, families or individuals.

St. Joe RD            Clarkia Office (summer)
(208) 245-6058
St. Maries Office (winter) 
(208) 245-2531

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CLEARWATER NATIONAL FOREST (Idaho)

Cabin Name and Map Locator

Location

Capacity-FEE

Available

Remarks

Information Source

(1) Walde Mtn. Cabin

25 mi. NE of Syringa, ID

 

 

**NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR DUE TO MAINTENANCE and REPAIR WORK**

Lochsa RD/Kooskia Office
Rt. #1 –
Box 398
Kooskia, ID  83539
(208) 926-4275

(2) Castle Butte (Lookout Cabin)

80 mi. E of Kooskia, ID

2/$30 (min. $60, 2 days)

7/15-9/30 (max. stay 4 days)

Primitive road.  Last 22 miles not recommended for vehicle or trailers with low clearance.  1 mi. from Lewis & Clark Trail.

Lochsa RD        Kooskia Office

(3) Austin Ridge (53’ Lookout Tower)

24 mi. E or Pierce, ID

 

 

**NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR DUE TO MAINTENANCE and REPAIR WORK**

Lochsa RD/Kamiah Office
Rt 2,
Box 191
Kamiah
, ID  83536
(208) 935-2513

(4) Weitas Butte (53’ Lookout Tower)

38 mi. E of Pierce, ID

 

 

**NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR DUE TO MAINTENANCE and REPAIR WORK**

Lochsa RD  
Kamiah Office

(5) Wallow Mtn 40’ Lookout Tower

54 mi. NE of Pierce, ID

 

 

**NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR DUE TO MAINTENANCE and REPAIR WORK**

North Fork RD
12761-B Hwy 12
Orofino, ID  83544
(208) 476-4541

(6) Cold Springs Cabin

60 mi. NE of Pierce, ID

2/$25

6/15-10/1 (max. stay    14 days)

Motorized vehicle allowed on trail to cabin.  No water, summer access only.

North Fork RD

(7) Liz Butte Cabin

53 mi. E of Kamiah, ID on FR 500

4/$20 (min. $40, 2 days)

7/15-9/15 (max. stay  4 days)

Primitive road.  Rough and narrow.  3 mi. from Lewis & Clark Trail.

Lochsa RD   
Kamiah Office

(8) Bald Mountain 48’ Lookout Tower

22 mi. NE of Potlatch, ID

 

 

 **NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR DUE TO MAINTENANCE and REPAIR WORK**

Potlatch RD
1700 Highway 6
Potlatch, ID  83855
(208) 875-1131

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CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST (Montana)

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(1) Whitetail Cabin

18 mi. E of Ashland, MT

4/$25

All Year (max stay 4 days)

No water.  Electric cook stove & refrigerator, wood stove for heat (wood provided).  Depending on road condition, type of vehicle, may have to hike last 100 yards.

Ashland RD
Box 168
Ashland, MT  59003
(406) 784-2344

(2) Diamond Butte Lookout

20 Mi. SE of Ashland, MT

3/$25

All Year (max. stay 4 days)

No water or electric.  Propane lights, refrigerator, range, oven, and heat. Parking is at the bottom of the butte; hiking approximately 80 yards to the lookout is required.

Ashland RD

 

(3) Meyers Creek Cabin

60 mi. NW of Red Lodge, MT

6/$45

05/15 to 08/01 (max stay 5 days)

Summer use only.  Cabin equipped with electric cook stove, refrigerator, lights, heat, indoor toilet & shower.  4X4 vehicle recommended as road is slick in wet weather.

Beartooth RD
HC 49, Box 3420
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2103

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FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST (Montana)

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(1) Schnaus Cabin

42 mi. N of Columbia Falls, MT on N Fork Rd 210

12/$50 (max. 3 nights)

All Year

Wood heat, propane cooking/lights.  Winter ski or snowshoe a short distance from Rd 210.  No pets/livestock.

Hungry Horse RD
P. O. Box 190340
Hungry
Horse, MT  59919
(406) 387-3800

(2) Ninko Cabin

44 mi. N of Columbia Falls, MT

6/$30 (max. 3 nights)

12/1-3/31

Wood heat, propane cooking/lights.  Access is 12-mi. by snowmobile or cross-country skiing.  No potable water.  No pets/livestock.

Hungry Horse RD
           

(3) Hornet Lookout

44 mi. N of Columbia Falls, MT

4/$20 (max. 3 nights)

All Year

No heat, wood stove/coleman for cooking only.  Summer access is a 1mi. hike, winter access is 11-mi. by snowmobile or cross-country ski to TH.  No potable water.  No pets/livestock.

Hungry Horse RD            

(4) Ben Rover Cabin

35 mi. N of Columbia Falls, MT  on N Fork Rd 210, then E 1 mi. to Polebridge

8/$50 (max. 3 nights)

All Year

Wood heat, propane cooking/lights.  Hand pump well.  No pets/livestock.

Hungry Horse RD
           

(5) Zip's Place Cabin

48 mi. E. of Hungry Horse, MT on US Hwy 2, then 2 mi. S on a gravel county road

8/$50 (max. 3 nights)

6/1-3/31

Propane heat/cooking, electricity, refrigerator. No potable water.  Winter access 1.5-mi. snowmobile or cross-country ski from parking area.  No pets/livestock.

Hungry Horse RD
           

(6) Challenge Cabin

51 mi. E of Hungry Horse, MT on US Hwy 2 and 7 mi. E trail sys. On Skyland Rd.

6/$30 (max. 3 nights)

12/1-3/31

Wood heat, propane cooking/lights.  No potable water.  Parking off US 2, next 7 mi. on snowmobile or cross-country skis.  No pets/livestock.

Hungry Horse RD
           

(7) Mission Lookout

3 mi. SW of Swan Lake, MT at end of Forest Road 9803

4/$25 (max. 3 nights)

6/1-8/15 & 9/15-10/20

Propane cooking.  No water available.  Pit toilet.  Discourage bringing children.  No pets/livestock.  Grizzly bear restrictions apply.

Swan Lake RD
200 Ranger Station
RdBigfork, MT  59911
(406) 837-7500

(8) Ford Cabin

45.2 mi. N of Columbia Falls, MT on N Fork Rd 210

8/$35 (max. 3 nights)

5/20-3/10

Propane heat/cooking/lights.  No pets/livestock.  No snowmobiles in Ford Access area from 10/15-5/10.

Hungry Horse RD
           

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(9) Condon House 

70 mi. S of Kalispell at Condon Work Center, Condon, MT on State Hwy 83

 

 

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Swan Lake RD
200 Ranger Station Rd
Bigfork
, MT  59911
(406) 837-7500 
          

(10) Owl Creek Cabin

10 mi. SE of Condon, MT

4/$30 (max. 5 nights)

All Year except last week of June & first week of July

4 bunks, wood stove, propane cook stove, potable water mid-May thru Nov. No water in winter.  No pets.

Swan Lake RD
             

(11) Star Meadows Cabin

23 mi. W of Whitefish, MT on paved Forest Rd 539

6/$40 weekends/$25 weekdays (max. 14 nights)

All Year

4 twin beds, 1 couch/double bed, electric wood burning stove, heaters, range, refrigerator, microwave.  Cooking utensils.  Ask about water availability. Dogs allowed.

Tally Lake RD 
1335 Hwy 93 W
Whitefish, MT  59937
(406) 863-5400

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(1) West Bridger Station

14 mi. E of Big Timber on I-90; take exit 384; 8.2 mi. S on Main Bridger Rd.; right on West Bridger Cr. Rd. for 2.9 mi.; gate to driveway by sign “291”.

4/$25

All Year

.2 mi. driveway to cabin; slick when wet.  Winter access varies with snow conditions.  Wood heat/cook stove.  Pasture for horses.  No power or drinking water. 

Big Timber RD
P.O. Box 1130
Big Timber, MT  59011
(406) 932-5155
(V/TDD)

(2) Deer Creek Cabin

14 mi. E of Big Timber on I-90; 8.2 mi. S on Main Bridger Cr. Rd.; right on W. Bridger Cr. Rd for 4 mi. to trailhead; 4 mi. SE by foot or horseback

4/$25

All Year

Primitive road last .5 mi. to trailhead.  Not recommended for low clearance vehicles.  Hikers need to ford Lower Deer Cr. five times.  Horse corrals, supplemental feed required.  Wood heat/cook stove.  No power or drinking water.

Big Timber RD

(3) Fourmile Cabin

42 mi. S of Big Timber via Hwy 298 and county-maintained gravel road in Main Boulder valley

4/$35

All Year

Winter access by snowmobiles, cross-country skis, or snowshoes.  Grazing of livestock not allowed in administrative pastures, however, feed bunk available at trailhead.  Power, electric stove, refrigerator and wood heating stove.  Water only in summer.

Big Timber RD

(4) West Boulder Cabin

16 mi. S of Big Timber on Hwy 298; turn west on W. Boulder Rd. for 7.5 mi.; then south 7 mi.  Adjacent to FS campground

5/$35

All Year

Winter access by snowmobiles, cross-country skis, or snowshoe up to 1/2 mi. on county road.  Grazing of livestock not allowed in administrative pastures, however, 3 feed bunks and 2 hitch racks available at trailhead.  Power, electric stove, refrigerator and wood heating stove.  Water only in summer.

Big Timber RD

(5) Round Lake Cabin

4.5 mi. N of Cooke City, MT

 

 

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Gardiner RD
P.O. Box 5
Gardiner, MT  59030
(406) 848-7375
(V/TDD)

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(7) Bennett Creek Guard Station

 

 

 

**NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR DUE TO MAINTENANCE and REPAIR WORK**

Livingston RD
5242 Highway 89
South
Livingston, MT  59047
(406) 222-1892
(V/TDD)

(8) Porcupine Cabin

16 mi. NE of Wilsall,  MT

8/$45

All Year

Wood heating stove, propane lantern, no drinking water.  Winter-road access 2.5 mi by snowmobile/cross country skis/snowshoes. Summer-high clearance vehicles.

Livingston RD

(9) Ibex Cabin

15 mi. E of Clyde Park, MT

4/$35

6/1-3/31

Wood heating stove, propane lantern, no drinking water. Winter access by snowmobile/ cross country skis/snowshoes.   Summer-high clearance vehicles.

Livingston RD

(10) Mill Creek Guard Station

15 mi. Hwy 89 S of Livingston,  MT, 12 mi. E Mill Cr Rd 486

4/$45

All Year

Wood heat stove, electric stove, lights.   Drinking water available.    Road is plowed to Snowbank Snowmobile Parking Area adjacent to Mill Cr area.  Check with District for corral availability.

Livingston RD

(11) Trail Creek Cabin

20 mi. SW of Livingston, MT

 (North end Gallatin Mtn. Range)

4/$35

6/1-3/31

Wood heat stove, propane lantern, no drinking water. Summer access 1.9 mi by trail for foot or horse. ATV access by gated road is 5.25 miles. Winter access 3.1 mi from Trail Creek Rd/Newman Creek Rd jct. via snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.  Winter access varies with snow conditions.  Check with District for corral availability.

Livingston RD

(12) Big Creek Cabin

35 mi. S of Livingston, MT on U.S. Highway 89, then 5 mi. W on Big Creek Rd

10/$50

All Year

Wood cook/heating stove, propane lantern, no drinking water.  Summer access high clearance vehicles.  Winter access .5 miles via cross country skis or snowshoes.  Check with District for corral availability.

Livingston RD

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(13)Battle Ridge Cabin **

20 mi. NE of Bozeman, MT

4/$30

All Year

Road access to cabin.  Plowed within .25 mi. of cabin.  Handicap accessible.  Wood cook/heating stove, no electricity, spring 500 ft behind cabin.

Bozeman RD
3710 Fallon
St. Ste C
Bozeman, MT  59718
(406) 522-2520 (V/TDD)

(14) Mystic Lake Cabin

8 mi. SE of Bozeman, MT (S of Mystic Lake)

4/$30

All Year

Two access routes - more difficult 5.3; or easier 10 mi. route.  Area closed to motorized vehicles.  Corral, wood cook/heat stove, no electricity, stream.

Bozeman RD

(15) Window Rock Cabin **

15 mi. S of Bozeman, MT (S of Hyalite Reservoir)

4/$30

All year

Road access to cabin in summer.  Winter access distance varies with snow conditions. Handicap accessible.  Wood cook/heat stove, no electricity, stream.

Bozeman RD

(16) Fox Creek Cabin

14 mi. S of Bozeman, MT

2/$20

All Year

Summer-trail access from nearest road is 2.5 mi.  Winter access is approx 7 mi.  Area closed to motorized vehicles.  Small wood cook/heat stove, no electricity, stream.  Firewood not provided.

Bozeman RD

(17) Little Bear Cabin

8 mi. S of Gallatin Gateway, MT

4/$30

All Year

Winter-approx. 10 mi. to cabin via snowmobile or skis. Summer-drive to cabin. Wood cook/heat stove, no electricity, no water.

Bozeman RD

(18) Garnet Mountain (Lookout Cabin)

19 mi. SW of Bozeman, MT

4/$30

All Year

Summer-trail access from nearest road is 3.5 mi.  Winter-10 mi. ski or snowmobile.  1300 ft elevation gain.  Wood cook/heat stove, no electricity, no water.

Bozeman RD

(19) Windy Pass Cabin

28 mi. S. of Bozeman, MT

4/$30

6/1-10/15

Trail access from road is 2.5 mi; 1300 foot elevation gain.  Expect motorized use in the area of the cabin.  Corral, wood cook/ heat stove, no electricity, spring behind cabin.  No firewood provided.

Bozeman RD

(20) Spanish Creek Cabin

23 mi. SW of Bozeman, MT

4/$30

12/1-10/15  

Normally plowed within 3.5 mi. of cabin.  Drive to cabin in summer. Wood cook/heat stove, no electricity, stream.

 Bozeman RD

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(21) Yellow Mule Cabin

35 mi. SW of Bozeman, MT

2/$20

All Year

Not recommended for ski access (14 mi. W of US 191): Summer-8 mi. hike.  Wood cook/heat stove, no electricity, spring behind cabin.  Firewood not provided.

Bozeman RD
3710 Fallon
St. Ste C
Bozeman, MT  59718
(406) 522-2520 (V/TDD)

(22) Beaver Creek Cabin

21 mi. NW of West Yellowstone, MT

4/$30

All Year

Plowed within 3 mi. of cabin.  Accessible by cross-country skis or snowmobile in winter.  Road access in summer.

Hebgen Lake RD
P.O. Box 520
W.Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 823-6961
(V/TDD)

(23) Cabin Creek Cabin

22 mi. NW of West Yellowstone, MT

4/$30

All Year

Summer access 6 mi. by horseback, hiking or OHV; winter access approx. 12 mi. over snow.  No firewood provided.

Hebgen Lake RD

(24) Basin Station Cabin

9 mi. W of West Yellowstone, MT

4/$30

All Year

Road access in summer. Cabin is located immediately adjacent to heavily traveled paved county road.

Winter: Accessible by cross-country skiing or snowmobile.  Plowed within 2 mi. of cabin. Call District for winter parking information during business hours 8am-4:30pm MST, Mon - Fri. 

Hebgen Lake RD

(25) Wapiti Cabin

19 mi. SW of Big Sky, MT.  33 mi. N of West Yellowstone, MT. then 6 mi. W on Taylor Fork Rd

4/$30

11/1-4/30

Plowed within 3 mi. of cabin.  Accessible by cross-country skis or snowmobile in winter.  Road access in fall only.

Hebgen Lake RD

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HELENA NATIONAL FOREST (Montana)

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(1) Indian Flats Cabin

40 mi. NE of Helena, MT

4/$30 (max stay - 5 nights)

All Year (max. stay 5 nights)

Access in winter by cross-country skis or

snowmobile last 7 mi.  Access may be restricted during spring breakup.

Helena RD
2001 Poplar
St.
Helena
, MT  59601
(406) 449-5490

(2) Kading Cabin

40 mi. SW of Helena, MT

4/$30 fee (max stay - 5 nights)

All Year, except 4/15 to 6/1

Access via Little Blackfoot Road at Elliston.  Road plowed within 7 mi. of cabin.  Access may be restricted during spring breakup.

Helena RD

(3) Cummings Cabin

8.5 mi. E of Lincoln, MT (1.5 mi. SE off Hogum Crk. Rd)

6/$25 (Max stay - 5 nights)

All Year

Cross-country ski or snowmobile access in winter.  Road usually plowed within 1/4 mi. of cabin. 

Lincoln RD
1569 Hwy 200
Lincoln, MT  59639
(406) 362-4265

(4) Bar Gulch Cabin

24 mi. NE of Helena, MT

6/$25

(max stay - 5 nights)

All year

Easily accessible throughout the year.  Provides opportunities for a variety of recreation opportunities.

Townsend RD
415 S. Front Street
Townsend, MT  59644
(406) 266-3425

(5) Thompson Guard Station

27 mi. NE of Townsend; 17 mi. W of White Sulphur Springs, MT

8/$30

(max stay - 5 nights)

All Year (max stay 5 nights)

Drive to cabin in summer (approx. 6/1-9/15); trails and high mtn. lakes nearby; corral available.  Winter access varies; best from White Sulphur Springs with 4WD, to within 3 mi., then ski or snowmobile to cabin.

Townsend RD

(6) Eagle Guard Station

14 mi. W of Townsend, MT

6/$25

(max stay - 5 nights)

12/2-10/15

Last 4 mi. not open to motorized vehicles.  2 night min. on holiday weekends.

Townsend RD

(7) Strawberry Butte Cabin

11.5 SE of Helena, MT

4/$30

(max stay - 5 nights)

10/1-5/1

Passenger vehicle access is variable depending on snow conditions.  A 3 mi. walk, ski or snowmobile trek may be necessary.

Helena RD

(8) Rillway Cabin

14 miles E of Townsend, MT Located at Mile Marker 14 on State Hwy 12

6/$30

(max stay - 5 nights)

All Year

Historic log structure accessible off Hwy 12.  Located adjacent to Deep Creek and close to winter and summer trails. No stock facilities.

Townsend RD

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KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST (Montana) 

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(1) McGuire Mtn. Lookout Cabin

21 mi. S of Eureka, MT

4/$20

5/20-11/30

Access depends on weather conditions.  Trail access 3 mi. from Road 494.  Normally plowed within 14 mi. of cabin during winter months.

Rexford RD          1299 Hwy 93 N     Eureka, MT  59917 (406) 296-2536

(2) Webb Mtn. Lookout Cabin

22 mi. SW of Rexford, MT

5/$25

7/1-10/31

Primitive road access; low clearance. 

Rexford RD

(3) Mt. Wam Lookout Cabin

17 mi. N of Fortine, MT

4/$20

6/1 - 10/31

Access depends on weather conditions. 4 access trails:  closest is from Rd 7022, 5 mi. hike to cabin.

Fortine RD          14333 Hwy 93 S Fortine, MT  59918 (406) 882-4451

(4) Garver Mtn. Lookout Tower

61 mi. N of Troy, MT

4/$25

7/1 - 10/1

Access depends on weather conditions.  Less than .5 mi. hike to tower.  Discourage bringing children.

Three Rivers RD    1437 N Hwy 2      Troy, MT  59935   (406) 295-4693

(5) Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge Lookout Tower

35 mi. N of Troy, MT

4/$25

7/1-10/1

Access depends on weather conditions.  Primitive road access; low clearance.  Discourage bringing children.

Three Rivers RD

(6) Yaak Mtn. Lookout Tower

10 mi. N of Troy, MT

4/$25

6/15-10/1

Access depends on weather conditions.  Primitive road; low clearance.  Discourage bringing children.

Three Rivers RD

(7) Big Creek Baldy Lookout Tower

20 mi. N of Libby, MT

4/$30

6/15-10/1

Access depends on weather conditions.  Primitive road access.  Discourage bringing children.

Libby RD            12557 Hwy 37     Libby, MT  59923   (406) 293-7773

(8) Raven Cabin

30 mi. S of Libby, MT

 

 

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Libby RD

(9) Gem Peak Lookout Tower

15 mi. SW of Noxon, MT; 30 mi. W of Trout Creek, MT

4/$25

7/1-10/15 (max. stay 7 days)

Access depends on weather conditions.  Drive directly to tower.  Discourage bringing children.

Cabinet RD
2693 Hwy 200
Trout Creek, MT  59874
(406) 827-3533

(10) Sex Peak Lookout Cabin

31 mi. S of Trout Creek, MT

4/$25

7/1-10/15 (max. stay 7 days)

Access depends on weather conditions.  Drive directly to cabin.

Cabinet RD

(11) Bull River Guard Station

15 mi. N of Noxon, MT; 32 mi. NW of Trout Creek, MT

8/$55

All Year (max. stay 7 days)

Electric heat, cooking and lights.  No potable water.  Five beds provided. Normally plowed within 1 mile of cabin.  No cooking utensils or bedding provided.

Cabinet RD

(12) Upper Ford Cabin

45 mi. N of Troy, MT

7/$50

All Year

Plowed county road.  Corrals for stock available.

Three Rivers RD

 

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(1) Crystal Lake Cabin

35 mi. SW of Lewistown, MT

6/$25

10/15-4/30 (max. stay 7 days)

Plowed within 6 mi.  Early/late season snow conditions may be marginal.  No water.  Lights, wood stove & firewood provided.

Judith RD
P. O. Box 484
Stanford, MT  59479
(406) 566-2292

(2) Dry Wolf Cabin

15 mi. SW of Stanford, MT

5/$30

All Year

Late season road vehicle access may be marginal.  Four-wheel drive advised.  No water.  Propane cook stove, lights, woodstove & firewood provided.

Judith RD

(3) Hunters Spring Cabin

40 mi. NW of Harlowton, MT

8/$20

12/1-3/31

Plowed within 7 mi. of cabin.  Propane stove, refrigerator, wood stove, firewood & water provided.  No pets.

Musselshell RD
P. O. Box 1906
Harlowton, MT  59036
(406) 632-4391

(4) Calf Creek Cabin

20 mi. N of White Sulphur Springs, MT

6/$40

All Year

Access Forest Road No. 119.  Not plowed.  Cabin 8 mi. from Hwy 89.  Wood stove & firewood provided.

Kings Hill RD
P. O. Box A
White
Sulphur Springs, MT  59645
(406) 547-3361

(5) Kings Hill Cabin

Kings Hill Pass.  31 mi. N of White Sulphur Springs, MT

6/$40

All year

100 yards from Hwy 89.  Parking, plowed in winter.  Near cross-country & snowmobile trails.  Firewood, electrical lighting, refrigerator & cooking facilities provided.  No water.

Kings Hill RD

(6) Judith Guard Station

30 mi. S. of Stanford, MT

8/$60

All Year Available beginning 6/1/05

One mi. west of Forest Rd. 487.  Access depends on weather; road is normally plowed within 2 miles in winter.  Hand water pump except in winter, propane cooking and heat, furnished.  Two story.  No pets.

Judith RD

(7) Monument Peak Lookout Cabin

20 mi. W. of Neihart, MT

2/$25

10/1 - 6/30 Available beginning 10/1/05

Access via Forest 839: last 4 miles may require high-clearance vehicle, snowmobile, or snowshoes.  Winter access depends on weather and snow conditions.  14' x 14' building on ground;  No water.  Woodstove & firewood provided.

Kings Hill RD

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LOLO NATIONAL FOREST (Montana)

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(1) West Fork Butte Lookout Cabin

25 mi. W of Lolo MT S of Hwy 12

4/$30

All Year

14 ft. by 14 ft. building on ground; access and availability varies by season; winter access by skis or snowmobile for last 7.5 mi. with 2,300 ft rise in elevation.  Summer availability depends on weather.

Missoula RD
Bldg.24A
Ft. Missoula
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 329-3814

(2) Hogback Homestead Cabin

25 mi. E of Missoula, MT on I 90; then 29 mi. S on Rock Creek Rd

8/$60

All Year

2 story/3 bedrooms; hand water pump, wood stoves, propane cooking burners, furnished; winter access depends on weather, otherwise a 4-season drive in.  First floor is accessible. This cabin available through local lottery only.  Check with local District.

Missoula RD  

(4) Bend Guard Station

32 mi. N of Thompson Falls, MT

5/$45; $8 person over 5 persons, up to 16 max

6/1-4/30

1 mi. from intermittently plowed road in winter.  Check for current road conditions.  Electric heat; hot showers; basic kitchen implements furnished.

Plains RD
P.O. Box 429
408 Clayton
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3821

(5) Cougar Peak Lookout Cabin

10 mi NW of Thompson Falls, MT

4/$30

7/1-10/1

Lookout cabin sits on ground near the end of Road 403.  150 foot hike to lookout.  Collect firewood locally.

Plains RD

(6) West Cottage

90 mi. W of Missoula on I-90 Haugen Exit 16

4/$40

9/15-5/15

Two bedrooms, one bath cottage w/fuel oil heat, hot water & kitchen on the grounds of historic Savenac Nursery.  No pets.

Superior RD
P.O. Box 460
Superior, MT  59872
(406) 822-4233

(7) Savenac Cookhouse

90 mi. W of Missoula on I-90 Haugen Exit 16

9/$80

All Year

Cookhouse w/dining room, sleeping for 9, showers on the grounds of the historic Savenac Nursery.  No pets.

Superior RD

(7) Savenac Bunkhouse

90 mi. W of Missoula on I-90 Haugen Exit 16

30/$75

4/1-10/31

Heated bunkhouse w/showers on  grounds of the historic Savenac Nursery. Sleeps 35. No pets.

Superior RD

(8) Up Up Lookout Tower

80 mi. W of Missoula on I-90 Ward Creek Exit 26; then approx. 18 mi. on FS Rds. 889 and 3816

4/$30

6/15-10/15

Drive directly to Tower.  Discourage bringing children.  Propane heat and lights.  No water.  No pets.

Superior RD

(9) Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

55 mi. W of Missoula, MT on I-90 Superior Exit 47.  12 mi. SW of Superior

4/$30

 

5/26-10/15

Drive directly to  Tower.  Microwave, refrigerator, heat.  No water.  No pets.

Superior RD

(10) Monture Guard Station

From Ovando, MT take Forest Road 9 miles North

6/$60

12/20-4/1

2 story, 2 bedroom historic log ranger station, Over the snow travel for 1 mile from trailhead. Outside no freeze water spigot is water source. Outdoor toilet facilities.

Seeley Lake RD
3538 Hwy 83
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
(406) 677-2233

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NEZ PERCE NATIONAL FOREST (Idaho)

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(1) Jerry Walker Cabin

15 mi. S-SW of Elk City, ID on Crooked River

4/$20 (max. 14 days)

All Year 

Road normally plowed to cabin, however, renter advised to check current conditions.  Fireplace, wood & cook stove.  No water.

Red River RD
Elk City Rgr St.
Box 416
Elk City, ID  83525
(208) 842-2245

(2) Meadow Creek Cabin

36 mi. SE of Lowell, ID

8/$25 (max. 7 days)

4/15-9/15

15 mi. from Slims Camp trail head to cabin.  Due to rugged trail, only experienced livestock is recommended.

Moose Creek RD
HCR 75,
Box 91
Kooskia, ID  83539
(208) 926-4258

(3) Lookout Butte 60' Lookout Tower

 

15 mi. SW of Lowell, ID

 

 

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Moose Creek RD

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