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Upper Ford Ranger Station Cabin
This remote rangers cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942 when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center. By 1966 the last permanent resident abandoned the site due to sewer problems. This cabin contains 900 square feet, and sleeps 9 comfortably with room for extra supplies. It comes equipped with a propane stove, refrigerator and heater, one queen bed, 2 twin beds, 2 futon couches that fold down into a double bed and a futon chair that folds down into a single bed. A picnic syle table, bench and chairs are in the fully furnished kitchen with a table setting for 8, silverware, glasses and all the necessary kitchen tools and cleaning gear. The cabin is not wired for electricity or plumbed for water, and has an outdoor toilet. There are no potable water sources available at the cabin and all open water is considered contaminated.
More information can be found at Recreation.gov
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 3 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance. |
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| Fees: | $75.00 per night |
| Open Season: | Year Round |
| Restrictions: | 10 person maximum. Quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am No pets allowed on furniture or beds. |
| Closest Towns: | Yaak, Montana Troy, Montana |
| Water: | No potable water at the site |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Information Center: | Renters bringing stock animals, please contact Three Rivers Ranger District (406) 295-4693 prior to arrival To obtain the lock combination to the lookout, contact the Ranger District at (406) 295-4693 There is no water; guests must provide their own for drinking, cooking and washing Stock users must have certified weed-free hay Pets are allowed, but no pets on the furniture No shooting is allowed at the cabin Please pack out all trash and food and clean cabin before departure |
General Information
Directions:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
48.90652, -115.66119
48°54'23"N, 115°39'40"W
From Troy, Montana, take US Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 30 miles north to the town of Yaak. Follow Yaak 92 approximately 7 miles to the junction with Upper Ford Road 8025, stay to the right. The cabin is approximately 300 yards from this junction and is located on the right-hand side of the road.
Activities
Cabin Rentals
River and Stream Fishing
Yaak River is home to a variety of fish species. Sport fish include rainbow trout, west slope cutthroat trout, bull trout, brook trout, redband trout, kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, large scale sucker, long nose dace. The river is 53.4 miles long from its source to its junction with the Kootenai River.
Horse Camping
Across the road from the cabin is a corral for your equine friends. The corral was built with help from the Cabinet Back Country Horsemen.