East Fork Cabin

Bitterroot National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: SULA, MT, MT

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (59 reviews)

Season: Year-round

East Fork Cabin offers visitors a unique chance to camp in the Bitterroot National Forest of southwestern Montana. The cabin takes visitors back to a rustic, old-time setting and provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities on public lands. The site is available year-round and offers additional camping areas to accommodate large groups.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

East Fork Cabin offers rustic camping in the Bitterroot National Forest with excellent fishing opportunities and access to diverse recreational activities including hiking and winter sports. Campers consistently rate it highly (4.6/5 stars) and praise the quality of fishing and fish cleaning station.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and American Pika present in the area — use bear boxes provided and practice food storage safety.

Insider tips for East Fork Cabin: Book early — it's a popular federal campground with limited sites (1 tent site listed). Fishing is noted as exceptionally good by verified camper reviews. Use the fish cleaning station and bear boxes provided at the site.

Skip East Fork Cabin if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a rustic setting in the national forest..

Best time to visit East Fork Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per RIDB description, with winter sports available during winter months..

Nearby campgrounds: Mccart Lookout (SULA, MT), Copper Creek Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT), Moose Lake Cabin (Philipsburg, MT), Spring Gulch (Sula, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at East Fork Cabin

Cell signal at East Fork Cabin (SULA, 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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SULA, MT, MT★ 4.8 (59 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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East Fork Cabin offers visitors a unique chance to camp in the Bitterroot National Forest of southwestern Montana. The cabin takes visitors back to a rustic, old-time setting and provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities on public lands. The site is available year-round and offers additional camping areas to accommodate large groups.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBear Boxes

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 RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.✕ You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a rustic setting in the national forest.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a popular federal campground with limited sites (1 tent site listed).

Fishing is noted as exceptionally good by verified camper reviews.

Use the fish cleaning station and bear boxes provided at the site.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per RIDB description, with winter sports available during winter months.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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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: American Black Bear, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and American Pika present in the area — use bear boxes provided and practice food storage safety.

Location

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406-821-3913· Bitterroot National Forest
Getting there →

From Sula, travel northwest on Highway 93 for less than a mile. Turn northeast (right) onto East Fork Road/County Road 472 and continue about 16 miles to the cabin. Maps may be purchased by calling the Darby-Sula Ranger District at 406-821-3913. In the winter months (October through April), you may have to park at the gates and walk approximately 600ft. to the cabin. The road is usually plowed to the cabin but there are times it is not. You may want to bring a small plastic sled to transfer gear

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 — Bitterroot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bitterroot 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 East Fork Cabin cost per night?+
East Fork Cabin costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is East Fork Cabin open?+
East Fork Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does East Fork Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at East Fork Cabin?+
East Fork Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at East Fork Cabin?+
East Fork 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 East Fork Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at East Fork Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is East Fork Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
East Fork 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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$50 /night★ 4.8 (59)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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