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

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

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.

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WISDOM, MT, MT★ 4.5 (31 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: December-March

Cabin provides access to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing trails

Best: May-October

Official operating season with moderate temperatures and plenty of daylight for hiking and wildlife viewing

Things to do nearby

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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: Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Sandhill Crane, and Rufous Hummingbird present in the area

Location

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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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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Hogan Cabin cost per night?+
Hogan Cabin costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Hogan Cabin open?+
Hogan Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hogan Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Hogan Cabin?+
Hogan Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Hogan Cabin?+
Hogan 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 Hogan Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hogan Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hogan Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Hogan Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$45 /night★ 4.5 (31)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Gordon Reese Cabin

WISDOM, ID

From $75/night

Indian Trees Campground

Sula Ranger District, MT

From $15/night

May Creek Cabin

WISDOM, MT

From $45/night

Twogood Cabin

SULA, MT

From $30/night

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