Black Butte Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — hiking
Location: ENNIS, MT, MT
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$45 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
Black Butte Cabin is a snug log cabin that sits high in the Gravelly Mountains. Originally part of the old Madison National Forest, the cabin was built in 1919 as an intermediate summer station for inspections of sheep allotments. It sleeps four people and has a beautiful view of Lion Mountain and the headwaters of Standard Creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1919 log cabin in the Gravelly Mountains with beautiful views of Lion Mountain and Standard Creek headwaters. Sleeps four people and provides access to hiking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicle trails.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Pronghorn, Mountain Bluebird, and Sandhill Crane documented in the area.
Insider tips for Black Butte Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Firewood available for sale on-site Historic cabin built in 1919 offers unique experience
Skip Black Butte Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You require year-round access - seasonal operations only May through October. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Black Butte Cabin: May-October — Official operating season as stated in verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) (ENNIS, MT), Wall Creek Cabin (ENNIS, MT), Vigilante Cabin (ENNIS, MT), West Fork Madison Campground (Ennis, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Black Butte Cabin
Cell signal at Black Butte 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.
Black Butte Cabin is a snug log cabin that sits high in the Gravelly Mountains. Originally part of the old Madison National Forest, the cabin was built in 1919 as an intermediate summer station for inspections of sheep allotments. It sleeps four people and has a beautiful view of Lion Mountain and the headwaters of Standard Creek.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Firewood available for sale on-site
Historic cabin built in 1919 offers unique experience
Official operating season as stated in verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Black Butte cabin is located one quarter mile from the junction of Forest Service roads FS290, FS1012 and FS237. From Ennis, travel south on US Highway 287 for about 32 miles to the West Fork Rest Area. Turn right onto West Fork Road/Forest Road 209 and continue for about 2 miles. Turn right onto Standard Creek Road/Forest Road 237 and travel 18 miles to the cabin. This is the easiest option by snowmobile. Maps may be purchased by calling the Madison Ranger District. Another option is to take MT
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- 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.
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