Bloody Dick Cabin

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: DILLON, MT, MT

Price: From $55 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Bloody Dick Cabin, named after the English Trapper Richard "Bloody" Leigh, is a small wood frame cabin. Nestled in the evergreens near Reservoir Lake in Southwestern Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains - the cabin is available for rental year-round. Popularity peaks during the summer and fall seasons with hikers, ohv enthusiasts, and big game hunters.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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

Bloody Dick Cabin is a year-round wood frame cabin nestled in the evergreens near Reservoir Lake in the Bitterroot Mountains, offering access to diverse activities including fishing, boating, hiking, and hunting. The cabin is popular during summer and fall with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, and transforms into a winter recreation hub with ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

Wildlife alert: Least Chipmunk present in area. Bird species include Western Wood-Pewee, Northern Yellow Warbler, Song Sparrow, and Fox Sparrow.

Insider tips for Bloody Dick Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Firewood is available for sale on-site Winter activities include ice fishing when the lake freezes

Skip Bloody Dick Cabin if: You need electric hookups - no hookups at most sites. You prefer large campgrounds - only 1 tent site available. You expect consistent year-round operations - seasonal operations noted.

Best time to visit Bloody Dick Cabin: Summer-Fall — Popularity peaks during summer and fall seasons according to RIDB data. Winter — Lake freezes promoting ice fishing and nearby trails offer cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Nearby campgrounds: Horse Prairie Cabin (DILLON, MT), Tarpons Roost Cabin (Salmon, ID), Shoup Bridge Campground (Salmon, ID), Mcfarland Campground (Salmon, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bloody Dick Cabin

Cell signal at Bloody Dick Cabin (DILLON, 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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DILLON, MT, MT★ 4.1 (21 reviews)From $55/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Bloody Dick Cabin, named after the English Trapper Richard "Bloody" Leigh, is a small wood frame cabin. Nestled in the evergreens near Reservoir Lake in Southwestern Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains - the cabin is available for rental year-round. Popularity peaks during the summer and fall seasons with hikers, ohv enthusiasts, and big game hunters.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

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 electric hookups - no hookups at most sites✕ You prefer large campgrounds - only 1 tent site available✕ You expect consistent year-round operations - seasonal operations noted

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Firewood is available for sale on-site

Winter activities include ice fishing when the lake freezes

Best: Summer-Fall

Popularity peaks during summer and fall seasons according to RIDB data

Best: Winter

Lake freezes promoting ice fishing and nearby trails offer cross-country skiing and snowmobiling

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: Least Chipmunk present in area. Bird species include Western Wood-Pewee, Northern Yellow Warbler, Song Sparrow, and Fox Sparrow.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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406-683-3900· Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Getting there →

From Dillon, travel south on I-15 for about 19 miles and exit at Clark Canyon Reservoir (Hwy 324). Travel 17 miles west on Highway 324 through Grant, MT. Proceed west and turn north onto Bloody Dick Road/Forest Road 181. Continue about 18 miles following road signs. The Bloody Dick Guard Station is 1/2-mile off FS Road 181. You will have to unlock the double gate and proceed another 1/16 of a mile to the cabin. The combination to the gate is the same as the cabin combination you will recieve in

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Bloody Dick Cabin cost per night?+
Bloody Dick Cabin costs $55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Bloody Dick Cabin open?+
Bloody Dick Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bloody Dick Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Bloody Dick Cabin?+
Bloody Dick Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Bloody Dick Cabin?+
Bloody Dick 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 Bloody Dick Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bloody Dick Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bloody Dick Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Bloody Dick Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$55 /night★ 4.1 (21)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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