Antone Cabin

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: ENNIS, MT, MT

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Antone Cabin, constructed in 1929, sits in a beautiful open meadow, at the edge of a thick forest, providing visitors with a unique camping experience on the southwestern end of the Snowcrest Mountain range. With it’s end of the road location, it’s usually pretty quiet in the summer. The cabin opens for use on July 1and stays open until December, and it is popular throughout the rental season.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/antone-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1929 cabin in a scenic open meadow at the edge of forest on the Snowcrest Mountain range with an end-of-road location that stays quiet during summer. Offers fishing access and hunting opportunities in a unique, remote setting.

Wildlife alert: Moose observed in the area within 8km — use caution and maintain distance if encountered.

Insider tips for Antone Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground and the single cabin is popular throughout the rental season Bring firewood or purchase it on-site; fire rings are available Access requires 40+ miles of gravel forest roads (FR 202 and FR 325) that are maintained only once yearly — check road conditions before travel and consider 4-wheel drive capability

Skip Antone Cabin if: You need hookups — there are no hookups available. You're visiting outside July-December — the cabin operates seasonally only. You have a low-clearance vehicle — forest roads are gravel with infrequent maintenance and snow can occur any time.

Best time to visit Antone Cabin: July through September — Cabin opens July 1st and weather is most stable mid-summer before snow becomes possible.

Nearby campgrounds: Notch Cabin (ENNIS, MT), West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) (ENNIS, MT), Vigilante Cabin (ENNIS, MT), Black Butte Cabin (ENNIS, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Antone Cabin

Cell signal at Antone Cabin (ENNIS, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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ENNIS, MT, MT★ 4.3 (7 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Antone Cabin, constructed in 1929, sits in a beautiful open meadow, at the edge of a thick forest, providing visitors with a unique camping experience on the southwestern end of the Snowcrest Mountain range. With it’s end of the road location, it’s usually pretty quiet in the summer. The cabin opens for use on July 1and stays open until December, and it is popular throughout the rental season.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — there are no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside July-December — the cabin operates seasonally only✕ You have a low-clearance vehicle — forest roads are gravel with infrequent maintenance and snow can occur any time

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground and the single cabin is popular throughout the rental season

Bring firewood or purchase it on-site; fire rings are available

Access requires 40+ miles of gravel forest roads (FR 202 and FR 325) that are maintained only once yearly

check road conditions before travel and consider 4-wheel drive capability

Best: July through September

Cabin opens July 1st and weather is most stable mid-summer before snow becomes possible

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose observed in the area within 8km — use caution and maintain distance if encountered.

Location

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From Dillon, travel about 40 miles southeast on Forest Road 202 (Blacktail Creek Road), to Antone Station turnoff. Turn north onto Forest Road 325 and continue about 5 miles to the cabin. The forest roads are gravel, and receive maintenance about once yearly. Snow can occur at any time and 4-wheel drive and/or chains may be necessary from October through December. Snowmobiles are permitted on Forest Road 325 after December 1. Forest Road 325 is closed to all wheeled motor vehicle use from April

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Antone Cabin cost per night?+
Antone Cabin costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Antone Cabin open?+
Antone Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Antone Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Antone Cabin?+
Antone Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Antone Cabin?+
Antone Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Antone Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Antone Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Antone Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Antone Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$45 /night★ 4.3 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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