The Long Way
Granite County
A small wooden bridge crosses a rushing stream with a cabin in the background.
Plate I. Wooden footbridge and cabin, Stony Cabin. From fs.usda.gov
A wooden bridge leads across a stream toward a small log cabin in a wooded area.
Plate II. Stony Cabin viewed across footbridge. From fs.usda.gov
A small log cabin stands surrounded by green trees and foliage.
Plate III. Stony Cabin near Lincoln. From recreation.gov
A small log cabin stands among trees and tall grass with a rocky hill in the background.
Plate IV. Exterior view of Stony Cabin. From recreation.gov
A green water pump stands on a concrete pad in a wooded area.
Plate V. Hand pump, Stony Cabin. From recreation.gov
A small log cabin sits in a wooded area with a rocky slope in the background.
Plate VI. Exterior of Stony Cabin. From fs.usda.gov
A log cabin sits among trees with a picnic table nearby.
Plate VII. Exterior of Stony Cabin. From recreation.gov
A wooden shed is filled with stacked logs for firewood.
Plate VIII. Woodshed with firewood, Stony Cabin. From recreation.gov
An interior view of a rustic cabin kitchen with open cupboards, a table, and a camp stove.
Plate IX. Stony Cabin. From recreation.gov
An interior view of a rustic log cabin with a table and a wood-burning stove.
Plate X. Stony Cabin. From recreation.gov

Stony Cabin

Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana. Forest Service cabin rental.

Details

Map. Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana. Larger map
Where
88 Business Loop, Phillipsburg, Philipsburg, MT 59858. Directions
When
Open 24 hours/day.
Season
available all year, offering the opportunity to experience the backcountry of western Montana in all seasons.
Getting there
From Philipsburg, travel west on Rock Creek Road/County Road 348 for approximately 14 miles, then turn right onto Rock Creek Road/County Road 102 and continue about 5 miles. Turn left at Stony Creek Road/County Road 241 and the cabin is about a quarter-mile on the right. Depending on snow conditions, the last quarter-mile may be impassable during the winter.
Fees
Overnight Use: $45 per night.
Access
A vault toilet and a hand pump for drinking water are located across the road in the Stony Cr. Campground. Accessed by vehicle most of the year; limited driveway parking; trailers not recommended.
Walk-in or reserve
the cabin remains locked; a confirmation email containing the lock combination will be sent after booking.
Phone
406-859-3211
Website
recreation.gov
Managed by
Pintler Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
Established
1914.
Coordinates
46.345155, -113.61116.

Stony Cabin is a small primitive cabin that was built in 1914 as a place for Forest Service employees to sleep while working in the area. The cabin is situated close to Stony Creek Road and across the street from Stony Creek Campground.

Notable Events

  1. 1914The cabin was built for use as an intermediate stopover station by Forest Service employees working in the area. fs.usda.gov

Sources

  1. recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234378
  2. fs.usda.gov/r01/beaverhead-deerlodge/recreation/stony-cabin
  3. visitmt.com/listing/stony-cabin-6283