High Rye Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: BUTTE, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: Year-round
High Rye Cabin is a quaint place to stay, ideally situated for exploring the northern Fleecer Mountains. An abundance of recreational activities are available in this scenic area. The cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps around 1919 and is located in the historic mining district of German Gulch.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/high-rye-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1919 Civilian Conservation Corps cabin in the scenic northern Fleecer Mountains with abundant recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. Google reviewers praise its cleanliness and easy access.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also mule deer, chipping sparrows, warbling vireos, mourning doves, and tree swallows.
Insider tips for High Rye Cabin: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Vehicle access available; check fall conditions as alternative resources may be needed Activities include biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and wildlife viewing in the historic German Gulch mining district
Skip High Rye Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You expect commercial-standard cleaning between renters — previous renter responsibility for cabin preparation.
Best time to visit High Rye Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though fall access may require alternative resources per RIDB description.
Nearby campgrounds: Fleecer Station (BUTTE, MT), Freedom Point Picnic Area (BUTTE, MT), Spring Hill Campground (WEST OF ANACONDA, MT), Sheepshead Picnic Area (BUTTE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at High Rye Cabin
Cell signal at High Rye Cabin (BUTTE, 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.
High Rye Cabin is a quaint place to stay, ideally situated for exploring the northern Fleecer Mountains. An abundance of recreational activities are available in this scenic area. The cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps around 1919 and is located in the historic mining district of German Gulch.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Vehicle access available; check fall conditions as alternative resources may be needed
Activities include biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and wildlife viewing in the historic German Gulch mining district
Campground operates year-round, though fall access may require alternative resources per RIDB description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Butte, travel west on Interstate 90 for about 12 miles, to exit 211. Continue about 3 miles south on Highway 441. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 82 and travel 4 miles south to the cabin. Maps may be purchased by calling the Butte Ranger District.
Campground entrance
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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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