Upper Ford Cabin Rental

Kootenai National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: TROY, MT, MT

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (48 reviews)

Season: Year-round

The Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Historic 1926 ranger station cabin in Kootenai National Forest near the Yaak River with river access and a 4.2/5 Google rating. Campers praise the rustic setting, spacious layout for groups, and proximity to fishing and hiking.

Wildlife alert: Moose, American Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, and Northern Rubber Boa present in area within 8km

Insider tips for Upper Ford Cabin Rental: Bring your own water and supplies—no running water at cabin Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Fire pit located next to river out back for riverside camping experience

Skip Upper Ford Cabin Rental if: You need cell service—no cell reception reported. You require hookups—no electric or water hookups despite amenity listing. You need modern facilities—standard forest service concrete outhouse only.

Best time to visit Upper Ford Cabin Rental: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round and accessible by car; propane heating available for winter stays.

Nearby campgrounds: Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental (TROY, MT), Whitetail Yurt (Troy, MT), Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge (TROY, MT), Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental (EUREKA, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Upper Ford Cabin Rental

Cell signal at Upper Ford Cabin Rental (TROY, 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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TROY, MT, MT★ 4.2 (48 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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:✕ You need cell service—no cell reception reported✕ You require hookups—no electric or water hookups despite amenity listing✕ You need modern facilities—standard forest service concrete outhouse only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring your own water and supplies

no running water at cabin

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

Fire pit located next to river out back for riverside camping experience

Best: Year-round

Cabin is open year-round and accessible by car; propane heating available for winter stays

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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, White-tailed Deer, and Northern Rubber Boa present in area within 8km

Location

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406-295-4693· Kootenai National Forest
Getting there →

From Troy, Montana, take US Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 30 miles north to the town of Yaak. Follow Yaak 92 approximately 7 miles to the junction with Upper Ford Road 8025, stay to the right. The cabin is approximately 300 yards from this junction and is located on the right-hand side of the road.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kootenai National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Kootenai 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 Upper Ford Cabin Rental cost per night?+
Upper Ford Cabin Rental costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Upper Ford Cabin Rental open?+
Upper Ford Cabin Rental is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Upper Ford Cabin Rental have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?+
Upper Ford Cabin Rental is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?+
Upper Ford Cabin Rental 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 Upper Ford Cabin Rental?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Upper Ford Cabin Rental is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Upper Ford Cabin Rental open, and what are check-in times?+
Upper Ford Cabin Rental is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$75 /night★ 4.2 (48)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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