Dry Wolf Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: STANFORD, MT, MT
Price: From $55 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conveniently located along Dry Wolf Creek, providing a pleasant setting for anglers, wildlife watchers and hikers. When snow arrives, access on the graveled county road is by four-wheel-drive only.Groceries and fuel may be found in Stanford, approximately 20 miles from the cabin.
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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Rustic cabin in the Little Belt Mountains along Dry Wolf Creek with excellent fishing for brook and rainbow trout, plus nearby hiking and horseback riding trails. Highly rated by real campers (5/5 from 10 reviews) who praise the quiet setting and unique propane lighting.
Wildlife alert: Snowshoe Hare, Bushy-tailed Woodrat, Mountain Bluebird, American Dipper, American Three-toed Woodpecker, and Dusky Grouse documented in the area.
Insider tips for Dry Wolf Cabin: Read the cabin journal for entertainment and practical notes from previous guests. No cell service — plan accordingly or embrace the digital detox. Water source available at spring a couple miles south on the road. Book early — federal campground with high demand.
Skip Dry Wolf Cabin if: You need cell service or Wi-Fi.. You require electric hookups (no hookups at this site).. You're planning a winter visit without four-wheel-drive vehicle..
Best time to visit Dry Wolf Cabin: May-October — Graveled county road requires four-wheel-drive when snow arrives; year-round operation but winter access challenging..
Nearby campgrounds: Judith Guard Station (STANFORD, MT), Kings Hill Cabin (NEIHART, MT), Hunters Spring Cabin (HARLOWTON, MT), Calf Creek Cabin (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dry Wolf Cabin
Cell signal at Dry Wolf Cabin (STANFORD, 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.
Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conveniently located along Dry Wolf Creek, providing a pleasant setting for anglers, wildlife watchers and hikers. When snow arrives, access on the graveled county road is by four-wheel-drive only.Groceries and fuel may be found in Stanford, approximately 20 miles from the cabin.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRead the cabin journal for entertainment and practical notes from previous guests.
No cell service
plan accordingly or embrace the digital detox.
Water source available at spring a couple miles south on the road.
Book early
federal campground with high demand.
Graveled county road requires four-wheel-drive when snow arrives; year-round operation but winter access challenging.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Stanford, Montana, go a mile northwest on US 87, then turn left on County Road 251 (Dry Wolf Road). Continue for 15 miles and look for a sign to Dry Wolf Station. Turn left onto short parking spur of the cabin site.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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