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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 up to six miles of the route. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Water unavailable during winter months. |
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| Operational Hours: | Year-round availability. |
| Area Amenities: | Toilets, Drinking water |
| Fees: | There is a $55.00 per night fee for this cabin. |
| Open Season: | January |
| Closest Towns: | Grant, Montana |
| Water: | Drinking water available |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Information Center: | Dillon Ranger District Phone: 406-683-3900 |
General Information
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.
General Notes:
- There is no garbage service at this site. Please pack out what you pack in.
Activities
Cabin Rentals
This is a two room cabin with a wood-burning stove for heat and a propane cook stove. The cabin is equipped with a table, cooking and eating utensils, 3 sets of bunk beds with mattresses, axe, shovel, bucket, cleaning gear and firewood.
| Maximum Number of People | 6 |
| Fees: | There is a $20 per night fee for this cabin. |
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| Reservation required?: | Y |
| Reservation info: | To make reservations, call toll free: 1-877-444-6777 or visit http://www.recreation.gov/ |
Day Hiking
There are some great trails in the area.
Viewing Wildlife
The area is rich in wildlife.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
To the west of the cabin Coyote Creek Road provides access to excellent cross country skiing. The Coyote Creek Road runs approximately 7 miles to the top of the Big Hole Divide. The vertical rise from the cabin to the Big Hole Divide is approximately 1500 feet.
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Amenities
| Toilets: | Outdoor vault (no showers) |
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| Drinking water: |