Ninemile Remount Depot and Historic Ranger Station
This historic site has a visitor center and self-guided tour where you can learn about the Ninemile Remount Depot which provided experienced packers and their animals for fighting fires and for backcountry work projects since the 1930s.
Located on the Ninemile Ranger District compound, this historic site is educational, nostalgic and a visual delight, with its Cape Cod architecture, beautiful pasture and mountain landscapes.
View the site through the interactive map.
Reservations
General Information
The historic Remount Depot at Ninemile Ranger Station was established in 1930 when the Forest Service purchased the old Allen Ranch. The Remount Depot bred mules for 32 years to assist with fire suppression. In the heyday, there were over 1500 animals at the station with 35 animal packers. Today 200 head make their way from all across Montana, northern Idaho, and some from Wyoming to spend their winters here. We have a visitor center open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and a self-guided tour available any time of the year. It’s a great place to relax and look into some greener pastures.
The Ninemile Wildlands Training Center (NWTC) is also located at Ninemile, and offers yearly training in stock handling, traditional tools, and far more.
The Northern Region Pack Train, housed at Ninemile, is a regional specialty pack string serving Montana, northern Idaho, North Dakota and northwestern South Dakota, supporting Forest Service projects and representing the Forest Service to the public with education and community service.
Open year-round. Visitor Center is open Memorial Day- Labor Day.
Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Memorial Day- Labor Day.
Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
Address: 20325 Remount Road Huson, MT 59846
Phone: 406-626-5201
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.068531
Longitude: -114.399859
Directions
From Interstate 90, take exit #82 at Ninemile. Turn right, go up the hill for 2 miles. At the intersection with Remount Road, turn right for 2.5 miles to the ranger station. The way is signed to and from the interstate to the ranger station.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Visitor Center is accessible.
Restrooms
Flush toiletsWater
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water provided from Memorial Day- Labor Day.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
