The Long Way
Granite County
A log cabin with a stone chimney stands in a snowy landscape under a clear blue sky.
Plate I. Exterior view, West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin. From recreation.gov
A log cabin stands in a grassy clearing with a wooden fence and trees in the background.
Plate II. West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin. From recreation.gov
A log cabin in a snowy landscape under a bright sun.
Plate III. West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin. From recreation.gov
A scenic view of a log cabin in a grassy field with forested hills under a cloudy sunset sky.
Plate IV. West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin and grounds. From recreation.gov
An exterior view of a log cabin with a stone chimney under a blue sky.
Plate V. West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin. From recreation.gov
An attic bedroom with two wooden twin beds and a small table under the window.
Plate VI. Upstairs beds, West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin. From recreation.gov
An interior view of a living room with a sofa and a view into another room.
Plate VII. Cabin interior, West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin. From recreation.gov
An interior view of a cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, a rocking chair, and a staircase.
Plate VIII. Living room interior, West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin. From recreation.gov

West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (MT)

Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana. Log cabin; year-round.

Details

Map. Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana. Larger map
Where
Philipsburg, Granite County, MT. No street address stated. Directions
When
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays).
Getting there
From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for just over 6 miles. Turn right onto Skalkaho Highway/Highway 38 and travel west for about 13 miles.
Fees
$75 per night.
Access
Parking for RVs and trailers; no hookups. Vault toilet. Firewood not guaranteed. Little to no cell service.
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.
Coordinates
46.229167, -113.570833.

It is a large cabin that provides a great experience in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The cabin offers access to numerous trails and wildlife viewing, as well as a comfortable place to picnic and spend the nights.

Notable Events

  1. 2022Recreation fee funds bought wiring and electrical supplies and hired a licensed electrician; forest recreation crews helped finish the project to illuminate the historic rental cabin. fs.usda.gov

Sources

  1. recreation.gov/api/camps/campgrounds/234448
  2. recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234448
  3. fs.usda.gov/r01/beaverhead-deerlodge/recreation/west-fork-rock-creek-cabin
  4. fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fy22-r1-beaverheaddeerlodge-recfee-highlights.pdf