May Creek Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: WISDOM, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Season: May through October
May Creek Cabin is located on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in western Montana. It was built by miners in the early 1900s and used by them for about 30 years. Hunters occupied it for about 30 years after that.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic cabin on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail with a 5/5 Google rating from repeat visitors who praise it as a peaceful, secluded retreat at a modest $45/night price.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Wapiti, American Red Squirrel, Sandhill Crane, Franklin's Grouse, Dusky Grouse, and Black-backed Woodpecker documented in the area.
Insider tips for May Creek Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site. Winter access requires backcountry skiing; park at the plowed area near Highway 43. The cabin was restored in 1993 and enhanced again in 2011. Located 16 miles west of Wisdom on Highway 43.
Skip May Creek Cabin if: You need electrical hookups — no hookups available.. You lack backcountry travel experience — reviewers report an overgrown trail with downed timber.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit May Creek Cabin: May-October — Official operating season with moderate temperatures and plenty of daylight for exploration.. Winter — Google reviewers report it as a great off-grid winter retreat with skiing access via the creek..
Nearby campgrounds: Hogan Cabin (WISDOM, MT), Gordon Reese Cabin (WISDOM, ID), Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site (North Fork, ID), Indian Trees Campground (Sula Ranger District, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at May Creek Cabin
Cell signal at May Creek 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.
May Creek Cabin is located on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in western Montana. It was built by miners in the early 1900s and used by them for about 30 years. Hunters occupied it for about 30 years after that.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site.
Winter access requires backcountry skiing; park at the plowed area near Highway 43.
The cabin was restored in 1993 and enhanced again in 2011.
Located 16 miles west of Wisdom on Highway 43.
Official operating season with moderate temperatures and plenty of daylight for exploration.
Google reviewers report it as a great off-grid winter retreat with skiing access via the creek.
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Getting there →
From Wisdom, travel west on Highway 43 for about 16 miles to the May Creek Campground. Guests can park in the plowed parking area near the highway at the entrance to the campground during the winter. During the summer months, follow the campground road to the fence at the south end of the campground. Parking is available in the meadow just west of the campground. From the campground, hike or ski south along the marked May Creek Trail, crossing a small bridge. About a quarter-mile past the bridge
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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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