Forest Service Cabins

1. Ben Rover Cabin

Polebridge, Glacier Park Area

The cabin is set along the North Fork of the Flathead River near the western border of Glacier National Park. Aspen trees dot the property as it backs up to a stand of conifers. More Info

Anna Creek Cabin is located 30 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse, perched above Hungry Horse Reservoir with sweeping views of the reservoir and the Great Bear Wilderness. Anna Creek Cabin is located 30 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse. More Info

3. Bloody Dick Cabin

Jackson, Butte Area

Bloody Dick Cabin is a small, wood-frame cabin nestled in the woods near Resevoir Lake. This is a popular place for winter recreationists. More Info

4. Battle Ridge Cabin

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

Battle Ridge Cabin is a rustic cabin located north of Bozeman. It was constructed in 1938. More Info

5. Horse Prairie Cabin

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Grant, Southwest Montana

The cabin is located on a hillside in a sunny, open prairie on the southern edge of the Beaverhead Mountains. The range straddles the Continental Divide in Montana and Idaho. More Info

6. Bend Guard Station

Marion, Northwest Montana

The 3,200-foot elevation site has multiple structures and has previously been used as a ranger station for the old Cabinet National Forest, which was divided by the Forest Service in 1954. The original log cabin is on-site and was constructed in 1911 More Info

7. Old Condon Ranger Station

Condon, Flathead Area

The Old Condon Ranger Station is part of a historic Forest Service compound constructed in the early 1920s. The compound served as a year around the base of operations for what was then called the Condon Ranger District. More Info

8. Calf Creek Cabin

Neihart, Central Montana

The cabin sits along Calf Creek at an elevation of 5,400 feet in the Little Belt Mountains. The region boasts a dense coniferous forest with mixed fir, spruce, and pine trees. More Info

9. Maxey Cabin

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

Maxey Cabin offers a quaint mountain retreat that is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest's most popular recreation areas. Guests can expect a few creature comforts at the cabin, but they will need to bring some of their own supplies More Info

10. Basin Station Cabin

West Yellowstone, Big Sky/Yellowstone Area

The cabin sits in an open meadow in the Upper Madison River Valley with views of distant evergreen forests and mountain peaks on all sides. It is situated within a couple of miles of the South Fork Arm of the Madison River. More Info

11. Bull River guard Station

Noxon, Northwest Montana

The Bull River Guard Station was built in 1908 as the Ranger's house and office. This structure was a primary ranger station from 1908 to 1920, surviving the legendary 1910 fires that swept through the area. More Info

12. Bar Gulch Cabin

Townsend, Helena Area

Bar Gulch Cabin sits in a grassy, open clearing surrounded by a canopy of mixed-conifer forest. The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes. Valley bottoms, dense forests, meadows, and barren ridges with streams, rivers, and lakes. More Info

13. Granite Butte Lookout

Lincoln, Missoula Area

While renting the Lookout, visitors can literally walk out onto the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and enjoy a variety of day hike opportunities in the summer and cross-country skiing opportunities in the winter! More Info

14. Cabin Creek Cabin

West Yellowstone, Big Sky/Yellowstone Area

The cabin sits at an elevation of approximately 8,700 feet, among a stand of mixed conifers. Middle Fork Cabin Creek flows nearby. The surrounding meadow and forests give way to the peaks of the Madison Range. More Info

15. Crandall Creek Cabin

Ringling, Central Montana

Crandall Creek Cabin is tucked beneath the foothills of the Crazy Mountains. The front porch of the cabin offers a majestic view of Target Rock and spectacular star gazing on a clear night. The cabin is situated at 6,400 feet. More Info

16. Birch Creek Cabin

Dillon, Butte Area

The cabin sits below a historic Civilian Conservation Corps work camp at the confluence of Birch Creek and Thief Creek. It is situated on the eastern slopes of the Pioneer Mountains in southwestern Montana, and was used as a forest ranger station. More Info

17. Big Creek Cabin

Livingston, Livingston Area

Big Creek Cabin is located in an area known as Paradise Valley, where the peaks of the Gallatin Range fracture the western sky and the Absarokas rise to the east. The cabin sits in a flat clearing surrounded by fir trees at an elevation of 5,800 ft. More Info

18. Spanish Creek Cabin

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

Spanish Creek Cabin was constructed in 1934 and retains much of its rustic character from that time. The cabin is available year-round and offers an excellent base camp for a variety of summer and winter recreation opportunities. More Info

19. Rillway Cabin

Townsend, Helena Area

Located near a moss-covered canyon wall, with a charming creek splashing through the backyard, Rillway Cabin offers a unique setting in scenic Deep Creek Canyon. More Info

20. Black Butte Cabin

Ennis, Bozeman Area

A number of hiking and horseback riding trails originate along the road adjacent to the cabin and explore various drainages in the area. Hikers can also summit Black Butte, just over the ridge from the cabin. More Info

21. Beaver Creek Cabin

West Yellowstone, Big Sky/Yellowstone Area

The cabin sits at an elevation of around 7,000 feet in a wooded canyon near Beaver Creek and the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. It is nestled within the Madison Range and tucked beneath 11,316-foot Hilgard Peak, the highest in the range. More Info

22. Judith Guard Station Cabin

Stanford, Central Montana

Judith Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet on the northern banks of the Middle Fork of the Judith River. The region boasts wooded hills topped with Ponderosa Pine, lodgepole pine, and Douglas fir. More Info

23. Bear Creek Bunkhouse Cabin

Ennis, Bozeman Area

The facility is located at the edge of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, at the foot of the Madison Range. The bunkhouse is situated at an elevation of 6,250 feet, amid open meadows that are surrounded by mature aspen and Douglas fir trees. More Info

24. Monument Peak Lookout

Monarch, Central Montana

Looking to stay in an active fire lookout- a room with a view? Monument Peak Lookout is on the top of a mountain and has a spectacular view of the Little Belt Mountains. More Info

25. Antone Station Cabin

Dillon, Butte Area

The historic log cabin is located along the grassy foothills at the southern end of the Snowcrest Range, at an elevation of 8,100 feet. Together with the nearby Gravelly Range, the area is one of Montana's most popular hunting grounds. More Info

26. Meyers Creek Cabin

Nye, Red Lodge Area

Meyers Creek Cabin is located in the western part of the Beartooth Ranger District. Meyers Creek Cabin is an historic ranger station which has been used by the Forest Service since 1906. More Info

27. Star Meadow Guard Station Cabin

Whitefish, Flathead Area

The cabin sits in a valley near the foot of Mt. Swaney, providing views of the surrounding forested mountains. It is in the northwestern corner of Flathead National Forest in the Tally Lake Ranger District. More Info

28. Schnaus Cabin Lookout/cabin

Polebridge, Glacier Park Area

The cabin sits near a creek and some ponds, a short hike from the North Fork Flathead River. It is surrounded by scattered pine trees and lies within a meadow at an approximate elevation of 3,700 feet, in the Whitefish Range of the Rocky Mountains. More Info

29. Magruder Ranger's House

Darby, Southwest Montana

The house is located on the Selway River, between the 1.2-million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the 2.3-million-acre Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness areas, at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. More Info

30. Diamond Butte Lookout Cabin

Ashland, Southeast Montana

Diamond Butte Lookout is perched atop 30-foot masonry tower to take in the view of the surrounding countryside. The lookout is furnished with a table, chair and 3 beds with mattresses. More Info

31. Bear Creek Cabin

Ennis, Bozeman Area

The facility is located at the edge of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, at the foot of the Madison Range. The cabin is situated at an elevation of 6,250 feet, amid open meadows that are surrounded by mature aspens and Douglas fir trees. More Info

32. Deer Creek Cabin

Montana, Livingston Area

This remote location provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including bear, moose, antelope, elk and deer. Many species of birds also inhabit the area. Blackened trees from a 2006 forest fire still line the nearby hillsides. More Info

33. Owl Creek Cabin

Condon, Flathead Area

The cabin is located in Swan Valley, just south of Holland Lake, at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The building backs up to a stand of mixed conifers, including lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees. More Info

34. Garnet Mountain Lookout

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout cabin is at 8,245 feet elevation overlooking a spectacular panoramic view of multiple mountain ranges. More Info

35. Challenge Lookout Cabin

East Glacier Park Village, Flathead Area

The cabin sits in a meadow surrounded by a stand of Douglas fir and pine trees, near Challenge Creek. The Hungry Horse Ranger District is bordered on the east by the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park. More Info

36. Fox Creek Cabin

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

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. More Info

37. Hogback Homestead

Philipsburg, Butte Area

The cabin is located near the scenic Hogback Creek, in the rugged Sapphire Mountains, at an elevation of 4,500 feet. It was built in 1917 as a permanent home. More Info

38. Morgan-Case Homestead

Philipsburg, Butte Area

The homestead is located in the rugged Sapphire Mountains at an elevation of 4,700 feet. The Missoula Ranger District began preservation work on the cabin in 2001, restoring its historic charm. More Info

39. Ford Cabin

Polebridge, Glacier Park Area

The cabin is perched on a grassy field beside a stand of pine trees and near the North Fork of the Flathead River and Tepee Creek. The surrounding Glacier View Ranger District is bordered by the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier Park. More Info

40. Ninko Cabin

Polebridge, Glacier Park Area

The cabin sits in a mountain valley, near Whale Creek, at an approximate elevation of 4,600 feet. Surrounding peaks include Hornet Mountain and Mount Thompson-Seton. More Info

41. Canyon Creek Cabin

Butte, Butte Area

The cabin was built in 1930 to be used as a guard station. It is situated at the base of a sheer cliff in the eastern Pioneer Mountain Range at an elevation of about 7,300 feet. More Info

42. Gird Point Lookout

Hamilton, Southwest Montana

The Bitterroot National Forest invites you to enjoy a unique recreational experience at Gird Point Lookout. This historic L-4 cabin sits on top of an 8' tower and is located 11 miles east of Hamilton, Montana at 7,702 feet elevation. More Info

43. Cougar Peak Lookout

Thompson Falls, Northwest Montana

The tower is situated in the Clark Fork River drainage, at an elevation of 6,694 feet, in the Cabinet Mountains of western Montana. It was built in 1952 to replace an existing, older structure dating back to the 1930s. More Info

44. Crystal Lake Cabin

Lewistown, Central Montana

The cabin sits near the shores of Crystal Lake. The beautiful lake spans 45 acres at an elevation of 5,700 feet. With a maximum depth of 15 feet, the lake seeps fresh water through a porous limestone bottom. The lake generally freezes in the winter. More Info

45. Windy Pass Cabin

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

Windy Pass Cabin was built in 1934. It provides a rustic mountain retreat with few amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear to make their experience comfortable and enjoyable. More Info

46. Window Rock Cabin

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

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. More Info

47. Cummings Cabin

Lincoln, Missoula Area

The cabin is tucked into a grassy clearing with old-growth conifer forest to one side. The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes, from river banks to subalpine terrain. More Info

48. Mystic Lake Cabin

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

A recreation rental cabin requiring a hike, mountain bike or horse travel in. Located on the Bozeman Ranger District. Popular recreational hiking area. More Info

49. Dry Wolf Cabin

Stanford, Central Montana

The cabin is nestled along Dry Wolf Creek at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Dry Wolf Creek is a tributary of the Judith River and flows north for about 40 miles in the Little Belt Mountains. More Info

50. Big Creek Baldy Lookout

Libby, Northwest Montana

Big Creek Baldy Lookout sits atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 5,780 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout has been used as an observation point for spotting forest fires for over 60 years. More Info

51. Little Bear Cabin

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

A recreation rental cabin in the Bozeman District built in 1938. It is available all year round. In the summer you can drive to the cabin and winter snowmobile. Beautiful overlook of Bozeman, Belgrade, and multiple mountain ranges. More Info

52. Swan Guard Station

Swan Lake, Flathead Area

The Swan Guard Station is the oldest building on the Flathead National Forest. Constructed in 1909 as a remote ranger station, the cabin is located at the south end of Swan Lake. More Info

53. Savenac Bunkhouse Cabin

Haugan, Missoula Area

The Savenac Bunkhouse is one several rentals located at the Historic Savenac Tree Nursery. This historic tree nursery was founded in 1907 as a Forest Service tree nursery. Nursery operations concluded in 1969. More Info

54. McGuire Mountain Lookout

Eureka, Northwest Montana

McGuire Mountain Lookout was originally constructed in 1923 and was actively used as an observation point for detecting forest fires for over 20 years before it was abandoned around 1944. More Info

55. Mission Lookout Cabin

Swan Lake, Flathead Area

At an elevation of approximately 3,700 feet, the cabin affords views of Flathead National Forest, including the Mission Mountains and Swan Lake. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. More Info

56. Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge Lookout

Yaak, Northwest Montana

The Mount Baldy - Buckhorn Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. This location has been used as an observation point for detecting forest fires since 1910. More Info

57. Mill Creek Cabin

Emigrant, Livingston Area

Mill Creek Cabin is tucked into the Absaroka Mountains, at an elevation of 5,750 feet. The cabin sits at the edge of a meadow in front of a stand of evergreens. The back porch overlooks bubbling Mill Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River. More Info

58. Wapiti Cabin

Big Sky, Big Sky/Yellowstone Area

Wapiti Cabin is situated in between the Madison Mountain Range and the Gallatin Mountain Range at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Beyond the meadow, guests at the cabin can see dense stands of evergreens and rugged mountain ridges. More Info

59. Savenac West Cottage

Haugan, Missoula Area

The Savenac West Cottage is one of several rentals located at the Historic Savenac Tree Nursery. This historic tree nursery was founded in 1907 as a Forest Service tree nursery. Nursery operations concluded in 1969. More Info

60. Notch Cabin

Ennis, Bozeman Area

The cabin is situated at an elevation of 8,470 feet in a notch between Olson Peak and Hogback Mountain on the Snowcrest Range. A small stream runs about 100 feet in front of the cabin. More Info

61. Sex Peak Lookout

Trout Creek, Northwest Montana

Sex Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,772 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in the early 1920s and replaced by the current lookout in 1948. More Info

62. Monture Guard Station Cabin

Ovando, Missoula Area

The cabin is located about 8 miles north of the town of Ovando at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The surrounding forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife. More Info

63. West Boulder Cabin

Mc Leod, Livingston Area

West Boulder Cabin sits at an elevation of 5,538 feet on the edge of a meadow near the mouth of the West Boulder River Canyon. The cabin just steps away from the river and adjacent to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. More Info

64. Eagle Guard Station Cabin

Townsend, Helena Area

The former Eagle Creek Ranger Station is now available as a rental cabin. The Eagle Creek Cabin was originally built by Richard (Dick) Owen about 1895 as a home for himself, his wife Sarah, and daughter Sadie. More Info

65. Hornet Lookout Cabin

West Glacier, Flathead Area

The scenic lookout is perched atop Hornet Peak, at an elevation of 6,744 feet. Nearby peaks include Wedge Mountain and Akinkoka Peak. The rustic lookout was built in 1922 and, in its prime, played an integral role in detecting forest fires. More Info

66. Kenck Cabin

Augusta, Great Falls Area

Perched at an elevation of about 5,200 feet, the cabin sits near a series of flowing water, including Benchmark Creek, South Fork Sun River, and Burned Creek. The surrounding area is a mixed conifer forest. More Info

67. Double Arrow Lookout

Seeley Lake, Missoula Area

The lookout is a 14-by-14 structure atop a 20-foot tower. It was built in 1933 and staffed by Forest Service employees until the mid-80s, when it was opened to the public for recreation purposes. The tower is listed on the National Historic Lookout. More Info

68. Wurtz Cabin

Polebridge, Glacier Park Area

The cabin was originally built by Frank and Ella Wurtz, who first settled the land in 1913 and expanded their home as their family grew in number. The family lived on-site through the 1960s and volunteers helped the Forest Service restore it. More Info

69. Ibex Cabin

Clyde Park, Livingston Area

The rustic cabin is nestled at the edge of a meadow in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. A forest of Lodgepole pine grows behind the cabin, and views from the front reveal the 7,354-foot peak of Ibex Mountain. More Info

70. Moose Lake Cabin

Philipsburg, Butte Area

The cabin is located on the Middle Fork of Rock Creek (Moose Lake Road, FR 5106) near the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. It sits at the edge of an open meadow, surrounded by evergreens and nearby peaks. More Info

71. Porcupine Cabin

Clyde Park, Livingston Area

The cabin sits on a hillside overlooking the grasslands of Shields Valley. This vantage point provides a majestic view of the Bridger Mountains and spectacular star gazing on a clear night. Guests can look out at the northern peaks of the Crazies. More Info

72. Indian Flats Cabin

Helena, Helena Area

Indian Flats Cabin is backed by mixed conifer forest, and a small stream flows in front of it. Hogback Mountain is located within a mile of the cabin at an elevation of 7,813 feet. The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes. More Info

73. Fourmile Cabin

Big Timber, Livingston Area

The cabin sits at an elevation of 6,186 feet on the Boulder River, near Fourmile Creek. The Boulder River carves out a canyon between the peaks of The Needles, Carbonate Mountain, and Hawley Mountain in the Absaroka Range. More Info

74. Kading Cabin

Elliston, Helena Area

Hemmed in by old-growth, conifer forest, Kading Cabin sits at the edge of a grassy clearing. The Little Blackfoot River flows near the cabin, a tributary to the Upper Clark Fork watershed. The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes. More Info

75. Stony Cabin

Philipsburg, Butte Area

Many older maps still refer to this cabin as the Squaw Rock Cabin because the notable Squaw Rock formation overlooks the site. This cabin is right off of Stony Creek Road and across from Stony Creek Campground in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge Forest. More Info

76. West Bridger Station Cabin

Greycliff, Livingston Area

West Bridger Cabin is nestled in a valley along West Bridger Creek. It sits at an altitude of 4,847 feet in a clearing surrounded by the Beartooth Mountains, some of which are densely forested with evergreens. More Info

77. High Rye Cabin

Butte, Butte Area

High Rye Cabin is located in the historic German Gulch, approximately 20 miles west of Butte, off Interstate 90, and south of Fairmont Hot Springs. More Info

78. Douglas Creek Cabin

Hall, Southwest Montana

The rustic, remotely located cabin is adjacent to Douglas Creek, in the north end of the Flint Creek Range. It is situated in a grassy meadow, surrounded by mature evergreen trees. The cabin was built in the 1960s. More Info

79. Up Up 40-foot Lookout Tower

De Borgia, Missoula Area

This lookout is a 40-foot wooden tower perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle. A hiking trail is available for those that wish to explore the Eagle Peak roadless area. The lookout is a fantastic vista for views of the St. Regis River drainage. More Info

80. Racetrack Cabin

Deer Lodge, Butte Area

Located on the east side of the Flint Range, this cabin was originally built as a mining cabin in the 1930s. It was later given to the Forest Service and refurbished. Racetrack Cabin is a favorite of hiking enthusiasts during the summer months. More Info

81. Vigilante Middle House

Ennis, Bozeman Area

Located along the Ruby River, the facility stands at an elevation of about 6,100 feet between the Snowcrest and Gravelly mountain ranges. It sits in a mostly open and grassy area with just a few cottonwood trees. More Info

82. Wood's Cabin

Darby, Southwest Montana

We invite you to enjoy a recreational experience at the historic Woods Cabin located on the north shore of Lake Como. Large windows and deck offer an excellent view overlooking the lake and nearby scenic mountain peaks. More Info

83. Wall Creek Cabin

Ennis, Bozeman Area

The cabin is located on the edge of the Madison River Valley and the Gravelly Mountains at an elevation of 6,150ft. It sits in an open, grassy area backed by forested slopes. This is a popular destination for big game hunters and for wildlife lovers. More Info

84. Trail Creek Cabin

Livingston, Livingston Area

The cabin is located in the foothills of the Gallatin Mountains at an elevation of 6,200ft. It is situated on the edge of a meadow in front of a stand of lodgepole pine. The front porch of the cabin offers views of the meadow with the mountain peaks. More Info

85. Hells Canyon Guard Station

Whitehall, Butte Area

The cabin is in an idyllic setting, with pristine nature all around. It is situated along Hells Canyon Creek in a lush meadow of sagebrush and tall grasses. More Info

86. Savenac Cookhouse Cabin

Haugan, Missoula Area

The Savenac Cookhouse is one of several rentals located at the Historic Savenac Tree Nursery. This historic tree nursery was founded in 1907 as a Forest Service tree nursery. Nursery operations concluded in 1969. More Info

87. Thompson Peak Lookout

Superior, Missoula Area

The lookout is located on the third floor of a multiple-story building that is used as a radio and cellular tower. Equipment is located on other floors of the building. It is constructed out of concrete blocks with an enclosed stairway. More Info

88. Webb Mountain Lookout

Eureka, Northwest Montana

Webb Mtn. Lookout sits at an elevation of 5988 feet. The lookout has been used as an observation point for fighting forest fires for over 40 years. More Info

89. Kings Hill Cabin

Neihart, Central Montana

The cabin sits just 100 yards off the highway in a deep woods setting of Lodgepole pine,at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Showdown Ski Area is to the west. Sheep Creek flows to the south and Belt Creek flows to the north of the Cabin location. More Info

90. Twin Lakes Cabin

Wisdom, Butte Area

The cabin is located at the base of Squaw and Jumbo mountains on the shore of Twin Lakes. The cabin was built in the 1920s to provide field quarters for trail crews, smoke chasers, timber cruisers, or grazing inspectors. More Info

91. Fleecer Cabin

Butte, Butte Area

Located in the Fleecer Mountain Range, 15 miles south of Butte, this cabin was built in 1924 and has been used as headquarters for Forest Service crews since it was built. More Info

92. Silvertip Cabin

Spotted Bear, Flathead Area

The cabin is situated in a stand of mixed conifer trees, at an elevation of 4,400 feet. It lies a short walk from the Spotted River, on a stretch of Flathead National Forest land wedged between Great Bear Wilderness and Bob Marshall Wilderness. More Info

93. Thompson Guard Station

Townsend, Helena Area

Located on the east side of the Big Belt Mountains, this cabin presents a wonderful getaway. A fairly large two-room cabin with a deck greets visitors and offers plenty of room. Located on the east side of the Big Belt Mountains, this cabin presents More Info

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