Vigilante Cabin
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: ENNIS, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Vigilante Cabin, also known as the Vigilante Middle House, offers a comfortable place to stay deep in the mountains of southwestern Montana along the Ruby River between the Snowcrest and Gravelly Ranges. The house boasts two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and has electricity and seasonal water. A bathroom, with a toilet and shower,is usually available from May - September.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/vigilante-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Vigilante Cabin offers a comfortable mountain retreat along the Ruby River between the Snowcrest and Gravelly Ranges with access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and hunting. Real campers praise the phenomenal staff and well-maintained trails like Papoose Trail 355.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Badger, Northern Pocket Gopher, Bushy-tailed Woodrat, Evening Grosbeak, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Vigilante Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Firewood is available for sale on-site The last 20 miles to Vigilante Station are on gravel road
Skip Vigilante Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups are available. You visit outside the May-October season — operations are seasonal. You need standard tent camping — only 1 cabin site available.
Best time to visit Vigilante Cabin: May - September — Bathroom with toilet and shower usually available during this period; campground operates May through October..
Nearby campgrounds: Black Butte Cabin (ENNIS, MT), Wall Creek Cabin (ENNIS, MT), Notch Cabin (ENNIS, MT), West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) (ENNIS, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Vigilante Cabin
Cell signal at Vigilante Cabin (ENNIS, 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 Vigilante Cabin, also known as the Vigilante Middle House, offers a comfortable place to stay deep in the mountains of southwestern Montana along the Ruby River between the Snowcrest and Gravelly Ranges. The house boasts two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and has electricity and seasonal water. A bathroom, with a toilet and shower,is usually available from May - September.
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 as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Firewood is available for sale on-site
The last 20 miles to Vigilante Station are on gravel road
Bathroom with toilet and shower usually available during this period; campground operates May through October.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Sheridan, travel south on Highway 287 for about 10 miles to Alder. Turn south on Ruby River Road and continue about 22 miles to Vigilante Station. The last 20 miles are on a gravel road, which can be slippery when wet or snow-covered. The gate lock code is the same as the cabin. Maps of the area may be purchased by calling the Madison Ranger District.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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