Hogan Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — hiking
Location: WISDOM, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (31 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hogan Cabin is a small cabin located on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in western Montana. The cabin was built in the 1920s to provide field quarters for trail crews, smoke chasers, timber cruisers and grazing inspectors that worked in the area. It is a great retreat for snow lovers in the winter, as the cabin provides access to a variety of snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1920s cabin on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail offering a unique retreat with access to hiking, winter sports, and wildlife viewing. Real campers rate it 4.8/5 stars and appreciate the rustic experience and accessible road conditions on dry days.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Sandhill Crane, and Rufous Hummingbird present in the area
Insider tips for Hogan Cabin: High clearance vehicle (4x4) recommended; road extremely rough and accessible by two-wheel drive only on dry days with extra care Duck when entering—low doorway not suitable for those over 6 feet tall Solar panel provides light and cigarette lighter; mosquito control essential due to peaty swamp area
Skip Hogan Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You have a standard vehicle without high clearance. You prefer established campground infrastructure—this is a rustic single-cabin facility requiring self-sufficiency. You need guaranteed access—book early as it's a federal campground with seasonal operations.
Best time to visit Hogan Cabin: December-March — Cabin provides access to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing trails. May-October — Official operating season with moderate temperatures and plenty of daylight for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Nearby campgrounds: Gordon Reese Cabin (WISDOM, ID), Indian Trees Campground (Sula Ranger District, MT), May Creek Cabin (WISDOM, MT), Twogood Cabin (SULA, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hogan Cabin
Cell signal at Hogan Cabin (WISDOM, 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.
Hogan Cabin is a small cabin located on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in western Montana. The cabin was built in the 1920s to provide field quarters for trail crews, smoke chasers, timber cruisers and grazing inspectors that worked in the area. It is a great retreat for snow lovers in the winter, as the cabin provides access to a variety of snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryHigh clearance vehicle (4x4) recommended; road extremely rough and accessible by two-wheel drive only on dry days with extra care
Duck when entering
low doorway not suitable for those over 6 feet tall
Solar panel provides light and cigarette lighter; mosquito control essential due to peaty swamp area
Cabin provides access to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing trails
Official operating season with moderate temperatures and plenty of daylight for hiking and wildlife viewing
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Travel west on Highway 43 from Wisdom, Montana for approximately 20 miles. Turn north on the Trail Creek Road #106, travel for approximately 6 miles to the cabin. It will be located on the left (west) side of the road. Access 1 This route takes off from the Chief Joseph Pass cross country ski parking area. Travel north on the Broadway Trail for about one mile until the trail intersects with FS road #1260. The first mile is for skiers only. The remaining road is shared by both skiers and snowmobi
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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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