Notch Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: ENNIS, MT, MT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Notch Cabin is located in a remote part of southwestern Montana, within proposed wilderness, and is open from July 1 through November. It is somewhat difficult to access, but worth the trouble for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape is thick with sage and grasslands, transitioning to timbered slopes that are home to a full variety of wildlife.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Firewood for Sale
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Remote wilderness cabin in southwestern Montana surrounded by sage, grasslands, and timbered slopes. Offers camping, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Insider tips for Notch Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Final 28 miles from Alder are gravel, dirt, or primitive two-track; plan for difficult access Cabin was rebuilt in 2019 following original design after fire
Skip Notch Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You want easy access — 62 miles from Ennis with 28 miles of primitive road. You're visiting May-June or after November — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Notch Cabin: July-November — Official operating season per RIDB (July 1 through November); note listed season of May-October may be outdated.
Nearby campgrounds: Antone Cabin (ENNIS, MT), Vigilante Cabin (ENNIS, MT), West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) (ENNIS, MT), Black Butte Cabin (ENNIS, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Notch Cabin
Cell signal at Notch Cabin (ENNIS, 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.
Notch Cabin is located in a remote part of southwestern Montana, within proposed wilderness, and is open from July 1 through November. It is somewhat difficult to access, but worth the trouble for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape is thick with sage and grasslands, transitioning to timbered slopes that are home to a full variety of wildlife.
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
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Final 28 miles from Alder are gravel, dirt, or primitive two-track; plan for difficult access
Cabin was rebuilt in 2019 following original design after fire
Official operating season per RIDB (July 1 through November); note listed season of May-October may be outdated
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Location
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Getting there →
Notch Cabin is about 62 miles from Ennis, Montana. The final 28 miles are gravel, dirt or primitive two-track. From Ennis, take Montana Highway 287 west for 23 miles to Alder. At Alder, turn south toward Ruby Reservoir (County 248) and travel 21 miles. Turn right on Ledford Creek Road (County 50) and travel southwest for 3 miles to signed junction. Turn right onto Robb Creek road and after about 4.5 miles, you'll enter the Robb-Ledford WMA. Continue for 0.5 mile to junction, turn right and trave
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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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