Racetrack Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Phillipsburg, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: May through October
Racetrack Cabin is a rustic one room log cabin located along Racetrack Creek in the Flint Range of western Montana, near the Continental Divide. The cabin is remotely located and was built to house miners in the 1930s. It was later donated to the Forest Service and refurbished for use by the public.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1930s log cabin on Racetrack Creek in the remote Flint Range with a 5/5 Google rating from campers who praised its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning location. Offers a true remote experience with no cellular or internet service.
Wildlife alert: Golden Eagle, Townsend's Solitaire, Dark-eyed Junco, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake observed within 8km.
Insider tips for Racetrack Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand. High-clearance vehicle required; the last 4 miles are extremely rough with large rocks protruding from the road surface. Cabin comes fully stocked with dishes, towels, and basic supplies.
Skip Racetrack Cabin if: You have a low-clearance vehicle — the access road is impassable for most standard cars.. You need cellular service or internet connectivity.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Racetrack Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Racetrack Campground (Mt) (Anaconda, MT), Spring Hill Campground (WEST OF ANACONDA, MT), Cable Mountain Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT), Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana) (Anaconda, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Racetrack Cabin
Cell signal at Racetrack Cabin (Phillipsburg, 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.
Racetrack Cabin is a rustic one room log cabin located along Racetrack Creek in the Flint Range of western Montana, near the Continental Divide. The cabin is remotely located and was built to house miners in the 1930s. It was later donated to the Forest Service and refurbished for use by the public.
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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.
High-clearance vehicle required; the last 4 miles are extremely rough with large rocks protruding from the road surface.
Cabin comes fully stocked with dishes, towels, and basic supplies.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Attention : The road to Racetrack Cabin is impassable to low clearance vehicles . The last 4 miles to the cabin is an extremely rough and rutted road with large rocks protruding from the road surface. High clearance vehicles such as trucks and SUV's can make the crawl up the road but should allow themselves extra time. The road is not plowed to the Forest Boundary in the winter. Guests should be prepared to ski/snowshoe/snowmobile up to 8 miles one way, distance to cabin and parking availbilty f
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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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