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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring 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
Cabin is open year-round and accessible by car; propane heating available for winter stays
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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, speakableHow much does Upper Ford Cabin Rental cost per night?+
What season is Upper Ford Cabin Rental open?+
Does Upper Ford Cabin Rental have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?+
How do I make reservations at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?+
What is the cell service like at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?+
What season is Upper Ford Cabin Rental open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.