Stony Cabin

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Phillipsburg, MT, MT

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Season: May through October

Stony Cabin is a small primitive cabin that was built in 1914 as a place for Forest Service employees to sleep while working in the area. The cabin is situated close to Stony Creek Road and across the street from Stony Creek Campground. It is not remote but ideal for those who want to stay in a cabin while friends camp across the street at the campground.

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

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

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

Small primitive cabin built in 1914 with excellent access to Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream, and ideal for groups with friends camping across the street at Stony Creek Campground. Highly rated by campers (4.8/5 stars) for clean facilities, beautiful rock formations, and outstanding fly fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Moose, American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, and Peregrine Falcon present in the area. Also watch for Dusky Grouse, Black-billed Magpie, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, and Northern Rubber Boa.

Insider tips for Stony Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Pack in/pack out site — bring all supplies and plan to remove waste Rock Creek is directly across the street for convenient fly fishing access

Skip Stony Cabin if: Looking for hookups — no hookups available. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Wanting a remote experience — cabin is close to Stony Creek Road and not remote.

Best time to visit Stony Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Stony Cabin

Cell signal at Stony 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.

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Phillipsburg, MT, MT★ 4.5 (42 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Stony Cabin is a small primitive cabin that was built in 1914 as a place for Forest Service employees to sleep while working in the area. The cabin is situated close to Stony Creek Road and across the street from Stony Creek Campground. It is not remote but ideal for those who want to stay in a cabin while friends camp across the street at the campground.

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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.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

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:✕ Looking for hookups — no hookups available✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ Wanting a remote experience — cabin is close to Stony Creek Road and not remote

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Pack in/pack out site

bring all supplies and plan to remove waste

Rock Creek is directly across the street for convenient fly fishing access

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, and Peregrine Falcon present in the area. Also watch for Dusky Grouse, Black-billed Magpie, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, and Northern Rubber Boa.

Location

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Getting there →

From Philipsburg, travel west on Rock Creek Road/County Road 348 for approximately 14 miles, then turn right onto Rock Creek Road/County Road 102 and continue about 5 miles. Turn left at Stony Creek Road/County Road 241 and the cabin is about a quarter-mile on the right. Depending on snow conditions, the last quarter-mile may be impassable during the winter. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Stony Cabin cost per night?+
Stony Cabin costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Stony Cabin open?+
Stony Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Stony Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Stony Cabin?+
Stony Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Stony Cabin?+
Stony Cabin 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 Stony Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Stony Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Stony Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Stony Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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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
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$45 /night★ 4.5 (42)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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