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Recreation Region: Dillon Ranger District

Horse Prairie Cabin

Horse Prairie Cabin is a fairly large, two-room cabin situated on the edge of beautiful Horse Prairie in the southwestern corner of Montana. Forest service work crews used the cabin for lodging in the past. The cabin is available year-round and provides access to abundant hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling trails. It is equipped with a variety of amenities, providing guests with a somewhat comfortable and adventurous experience in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The cabin is accessible by vehicle, depending on conditions. Excessive snowfall may require skis, snowmobiles or hiking for one mile of the route. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Current Conditions
Water is only available during summer months. There is no electricity.

Reservations

Reservation available on Recreation.gov

General Information

  • There is no garbage service at this site.  Please pack out what you pack in.
  • No fishing available 

Year-round availability.

Year-round availability.

Overnight Use:
$55 per night

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: 45.02667

Longitude: -113.32274

Directions

From Dillon, take Interstate 15 south for 19 miles, turn right at Clark Canyon Reservoir (west onto Montana Highway 324). Drive 12 miles to Grant, then 7 miles west of Grant at Red Butte turn right (north) onto the Bloody Dick Road #181 (leads to Reservoir Lake). Follow the Bloody Dick Road West for approximately 6 miles to the Horse Prairie Guard Station turnoff sign. Follow the Coyote Creek road northwest for 1-3/4 miles to the Horse Prairie Cabin.  In winter, over-the-snow distance to the cabin will vary from 1 to 6 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Yes, drinking water is available during the summer months.

Other Amenities

This cabin is equipped with solar lighting.

Recreation Opportunities

Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Winter Sports Winter Sports
Hiking Hiking

Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife

XC Skiing/SnowshoeingXC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Day HikesDay Hikes

Last updated March 25th, 2025