Porcupine Cabin
Custer Gallatin National Forest — hiking
Location: LIVINGSTON, MT, MT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Porcupine Cabin sits in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains at an elevation of 6,400 feet. It was built in 1914 after a previous structure burned down, and was remodeled by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. Since its construction, the cabin has been used as temporary housing by Forest Service rangers while they were patrolling for timber poachers, watching for fires and monitoring livestock.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/porcupine-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic Forest Service cabin in the Crazy Mountains foothills with year-round availability and access to national forest trails. Google reviewers praise its rustic charm, unrivaled views, and proximity to outdoor activities.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, moose, great gray owls, and long-tailed weasels documented in the area
Insider tips for Porcupine Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Firewood provided in shed; additional firewood available for purchase From Livingston, take Highway 89 north to Wilsall, then Shields River Road 8 miles to Porcupine Road
Skip Porcupine Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require modern amenities — vault toilets and outhouse only.
Best time to visit Porcupine Cabin: Year-round — Cabin operates year-round and offers winter sports access per RIDB.
Nearby campgrounds: Crandall Creek Cabin (Livingston, MT), Ibex Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), Battle Ridge Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Hunters Spring Cabin (HARLOWTON, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Porcupine Cabin
Cell signal at Porcupine Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Porcupine Cabin sits in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains at an elevation of 6,400 feet. It was built in 1914 after a previous structure burned down, and was remodeled by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. Since its construction, the cabin has been used as temporary housing by Forest Service rangers while they were patrolling for timber poachers, watching for fires and monitoring livestock.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Firewood provided in shed; additional firewood available for purchase
From Livingston, take Highway 89 north to Wilsall, then Shields River Road 8 miles to Porcupine Road
Cabin operates year-round and offers winter sports access per RIDB
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Livingston, Montana, travel north on Highway 89 to Wilsall. Just north of Wilsall, turn northeast onto Shields River Road. Continue 8 miles to Porcupine Road, turn east (right) and then drive another 8 miles to the cabin. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended due to the road condition. During the winter, the last two miles of the road to the cabin are not plowed. Skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles are required to reach the cabin.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Custer Gallatin National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Custer Gallatin 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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