Gordon Reese Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — hiking
Location: WISDOM, ID, ID
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (47 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gordon Reese Cabin provides a modern, well-equipped place to stay while enjoying the scenic western Montana mountain ranges. During the summer a variety of recreational opportunities exist in the surrounding area, including hunting, hiking and viewing abundant wildlife. The cabin is a feature along the Lewis and Clark Trail.
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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Gordon Reese Cabin offers a modern, well-equipped cabin experience in scenic western Montana mountain ranges with access to diverse recreational opportunities including hiking, wildlife viewing, and cross-country skiing. Google reviews rate it 4.9/5 stars, with campers praising its accessibility and spacious living areas.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Sandhill Crane, and Rufous Hummingbird present in the area
Insider tips for Gordon Reese Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Directions from Wisdom: travel west on Highway 43 for 26 miles to Chief Joseph Pass parking area; many signs mark the route The cabin features tons of beds upstairs and great living space on the main floor
Skip Gordon Reese Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer tent camping with multiple sites—only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Gordon Reese Cabin: June-September — Summer offers hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities in the surrounding scenic mountain ranges. December-March — Winter transforms the area into a winter wonderland with 32 kilometers of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing available.
Nearby campgrounds: Hogan Cabin (WISDOM, MT), Indian Trees Campground (Sula Ranger District, MT), Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site (North Fork, ID), May Creek Cabin (WISDOM, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gordon Reese Cabin
Cell signal at Gordon Reese Cabin (WISDOM, ID): 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.
Gordon Reese Cabin provides a modern, well-equipped place to stay while enjoying the scenic western Montana mountain ranges. During the summer a variety of recreational opportunities exist in the surrounding area, including hunting, hiking and viewing abundant wildlife. The cabin is a feature along the Lewis and Clark Trail.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Directions from Wisdom: travel west on Highway 43 for 26 miles to Chief Joseph Pass parking area; many signs mark the route
The cabin features tons of beds upstairs and great living space on the main floor
Summer offers hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities in the surrounding scenic mountain ranges
Winter transforms the area into a winter wonderland with 32 kilometers of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing available
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Wisdom, travel west on Highway 43 for 26 miles, the parking area is located at the top of Chief Joseph Pass. The route has many signs. Maps of the area may be purchased by calling the Wisdom Ranger District.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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