Hogback Homestead

Lolo National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Philipsburg, MT, MT

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (26 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities as well as exceptional scenery.This area offers spring, summer and fall recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The area is popular for big game hunting in designated areas.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Hogback Homestead offers a fully furnished log cabin on five acres along Hogback Creek with access to exceptional scenery and diverse recreation including fishing in the nearby Blue Ribbon trout stream Rock Creek, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Great Blue Heron, Ruffed Grouse, Calliope Hummingbird, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Hogback Homestead: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Rock Creek Road has 12 miles of hardened surface but remainder is unimproved; plan accordingly. Access to big game hunting in designated areas during season.

Skip Hogback Homestead if: You need hookups; no hookups available.. You require year-round access; seasonal operations May-October only.. You have an RV; this is a tent site campground..

Best time to visit Hogback Homestead: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Morgan-Case Homestead (Philipsburg, MT), Stony Cabin (Phillipsburg, MT), West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt) (Phillipsburg, MT), Gird Point (DARBY, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hogback Homestead

Cell signal at Hogback Homestead (Philipsburg, 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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Philipsburg, MT, MT★ 4.6 (26 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities as well as exceptional scenery.This area offers spring, summer and fall recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The area is popular for big game hunting in designated areas.

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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.
ADA sites1 sites
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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 require year-round access; seasonal operations May-October only.✕ You have an RV; this is a tent site campground.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.

Rock Creek Road has 12 miles of hardened surface but remainder is unimproved; plan accordingly.

Access to big game hunting in designated areas during season.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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

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Alert: Moose, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Great Blue Heron, Ruffed Grouse, Calliope Hummingbird, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Missoula, Montana, travel east on Interstate 90 for about 20 miles to exit 126. Drive south on Rock Creek Road for about 29 miles. Rock Creek Road is a hardened surface for 12 miles and the remainder is a gravel, single-lane road, with intermittent pull-outs. It is not suitable for RVs or trailers, due to blind turns, steep grades and narrow width. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Missoula Ranger District. During late fall and early spring, take the Drummond exit 153

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lolo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Lolo 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 Hogback Homestead cost per night?+
Hogback Homestead costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Hogback Homestead open?+
Hogback Homestead is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hogback Homestead have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Hogback Homestead?+
Hogback Homestead is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Hogback Homestead?+
Hogback Homestead 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 Hogback Homestead?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hogback Homestead is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hogback Homestead open, and what are check-in times?+
Hogback Homestead is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$75 /night★ 4.6 (26)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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