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Recreation Region: Dillon Ranger District

Birch Creek Cabin

Birch Creek Cabin is a historic log cabin with electricity. It provides access to a variety of hiking, OHV, and for cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails (depending on the season). A vaulted toilet lies 100' west of the cabin. Fishing is available at nearby creek.


Guests can typically access the cabin by vehicle, depending on conditions. The roads leading to the cabin are gravel - but suitable for passenger cars (depending on the season and snow levels). The final quarter-mile may be covered with impassible snow during the winter, requiring skis, snowshoes or snowmobile to complete the route. There is a reliable parking area just off of the Birch Creek Road near the Thief Creek Bridge. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Current Conditions
Electricity available. No water available.

Reservations

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Reservations available at Recreation.gov

 

General Information

Firewood generally available during winter months, please use wood inside cabin only.  

January 1st through December 31st.

Open year-round.

Overnight Use: $65/night.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

There is a $65.00 per night fee for this cabin.

Dillon Ranger District office building

Address: 420 Barrett Street Dillon, MT 59725
Phone: 406-683-3900
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.41457

Longitude: -112.85518

Directions

The cabin is about 20 miles northwest of Dillon, MT. Take the Apex exit, where you turn west and travel the Birch Creek gravel road for 7 1/2 miles to the Education Center turnoff. Depending on snow conditions you may have to park at this turnoff. Cross the bridge and take the first turn right on the Thief Creek Road. The cabin is about 1/4 mile to the west at Thief Creek.

Travel Considerations

Weather conditions vary, site not plowed in the winter.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Hiking Hiking
Winter Sports Winter Sports

Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & Pond

Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife

Day HikesDay Hikes

XC Skiing/SnowshoeingXC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Last updated April 7th, 2025