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Recreation Region: Pintler Ranger District

West Fork of Rock Creek Cabin

The West Fork of Rock Creek Cabin is located on the western edge of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and is open for reservations year-round. 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. The West Fork of Rock Creek is located just behind the cabin and is great spot to go fishing or take a quick dip to cool off in the warm summer months.


There are three cabins at the site, which was once used as a Forest Service Guard Station and later as a youth camp. Only the large cabin has been restored and is available to the public. The smaller cabins are damaged and are not currently available to rent.


The site can typically be accessed by vehicle, depending on conditions. Excessive snowfall may require renters to walk about 200 yards from the plowed highway to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring all of their own amenities. 

This is a historic structure and is brought to you as a rental by the US Forest Service Historical Preservation Committee, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the Pintler Ranger District. Please help us keep it nice for future generations and respect the historic nature of this cabin.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

General Information

  • There is electricity.
  • There is no cell phone coverage in the area.
  • There is a mandatory food storage order in effect.
  • There is no garbage service at this site so please pack out what you pack in.

Open year round.

Open 24 hours/day

Overnight Use:
$75 per night

There is a $75.00 per night fee for this cabin.

Pintler Ranger District office building

Address: 88 Business Loop Philipsburg, MT 59858
Phone: 406-859-3211
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.229167

Longitude: -113.570833

Directions

From Philipsburg, drive 6 miles to the junction of Montana Highway 38, the Skalkaho Highway. Drive west on the highway 14 miles. The road to the cabin is on the left. During the winter renters may have to hike 200 yards to cabin from parking area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hiking Hiking
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Horse Riding and Camping Horse Riding and Camping
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Winter Sports Winter Sports

Day HikesDay Hikes

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Horseback RidingHorseback Riding
Horse CampingHorse Camping

Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife
Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery

XC Skiing/SnowshoeingXC Skiing/Snowshoeing
SnowmobilingSnowmobiling

Last updated March 12th, 2025