Canyon Creek Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WISE RIVER, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: May through October
Canyon Creek Cabin is located in the middle of an old mining district. Historic sites that can be explored on foot or on a bike are nearby. A variety of trails exist in the area, as does abundant wildlife.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Canyon Creek Cabin is located in the middle of an old mining district with historic sites accessible by foot or bike, surrounded by scenic Pioneer Mountains in southwestern Montana. The area offers abundant wildlife, a variety of trails, and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Martens, Northern Hawk Owl, Osprey, and Calliope Hummingbird are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Canyon Creek Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site High clearance or four-wheel drive vehicle required; conditions may necessitate snowmobiles, skis, or snowshoes in winter months Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Skip Canyon Creek Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You cannot access via four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle. You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal operations.
Best time to visit Canyon Creek Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Fleecer Station (BUTTE, MT), Lupine Shelter (WISE RIVER, MT), Price Creek Campground (Mt) (Dillon, MT), Birch Creek Cabin (DILLON, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Canyon Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Canyon Creek Cabin (WISE RIVER, 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.
Canyon Creek Cabin is located in the middle of an old mining district. Historic sites that can be explored on foot or on a bike are nearby. A variety of trails exist in the area, as does abundant wildlife.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
High clearance or four-wheel drive vehicle required; conditions may necessitate snowmobiles, skis, or snowshoes in winter months
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Official operating season for the campground.
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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Getting there →
From Melrose, travel west on Forest Road 187 for about 13 miles, then continue southwest for 6 miles on Forest Road 7401. Four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicles are required to access the cabin. Depending on conditions, skis and snowmobiles may be necessary to complete the route. Maps may be purchased by calling the Dillon Ranger District.
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#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.
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