Twin Lakes Cabin (Mt)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WISDOM, MT, MT
Price: From $55 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Season: May through October
Twin Lakes Cabin is located in a scenic evergreen forest in the Beaverhead Mountains of western Montana. It was built in the 1920s to provide housing for trail crews, smoke chasers, timber cruisers and grazing inspectors who worked in the area. Guests have access to a number of recreational opportunities, including hiking and mountain biking in the summer and fall, and snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the winter.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/twin-lakes-cabin-mt to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1920s cabin in scenic Beaverhead Mountains evergreen forest offering excellent trout fishing at 7,400 ft elevation and access to hiking, mountain biking, and winter sports. Cooler alpine location provides relief during hot summer months.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Mule Deer, Franklin's Grouse, Canada Jay, Ring-necked Duck, Common Merganser, American Red Squirrel, and Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel present in area.
Insider tips for Twin Lakes Cabin (Mt): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Firewood available for purchase on-site Elevation of 7,400 ft makes this a cool escape when lower valleys exceed 100°F Accessible by vehicle during summer; verify winter access conditions before trip
Skip Twin Lakes Cabin (Mt) if: You require full hookups — no hookups available at this site. You need guaranteed cleanliness — cabin depends on previous renter cleanup (USFS managed). You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Twin Lakes Cabin (Mt): July-September — Peak season for hiking, mountain biking, and fishing; cooler temperatures at high elevation provide relief from summer heat. December-February — Winter sports including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing available.
Nearby campgrounds: Tower Rock Campground (Salmon, ID), Morgan Bar Campground (Salmon, ID), May Creek Cabin (WISDOM, MT), Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site (North Fork, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Twin Lakes Cabin (Mt)
Cell signal at Twin Lakes Cabin (Mt) (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.
Twin Lakes Cabin is located in a scenic evergreen forest in the Beaverhead Mountains of western Montana. It was built in the 1920s to provide housing for trail crews, smoke chasers, timber cruisers and grazing inspectors who worked in the area. Guests have access to a number of recreational opportunities, including hiking and mountain biking in the summer and fall, and snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the winter.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 site and high demand
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Elevation of 7,400 ft makes this a cool escape when lower valleys exceed 100°F
Accessible by vehicle during summer; verify winter access conditions before trip
Peak season for hiking, mountain biking, and fishing; cooler temperatures at high elevation provide relief from summer heat
Winter sports including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing available
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Wisdom, MT, travel south on Highway 278 approximately 6 miles. If coming from Jackson, MT travel north on Highway 278 for approximately 12 miles. Turn west onto the Twin Lakes Road, follow for 8 miles, turn left Forest Road 945 continuing approximately 5 miles to Forest Road 183. Turn west onto Forest Road 183 for approximately 6 miles, turn northwest onto Forest Road 183A for approximately 1 mile. The cabin is located in Twin Lakes campground on the shores of the lake. Once you are in the
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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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