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.

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ENNIS, MT, MT★ 4.2 (24 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFirewood for Sale
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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May - September

Bathroom with toilet and shower usually available during this period; campground operates May through October.

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: Mule Deer, American Badger, Northern Pocket Gopher, Bushy-tailed Woodrat, Evening Grosbeak, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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406 682-4253· Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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.

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 Vigilante Cabin cost per night?+
Vigilante Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Vigilante Cabin open?+
Vigilante Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Vigilante Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Vigilante Cabin?+
Vigilante Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Vigilante Cabin?+
Vigilante 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 Vigilante Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Vigilante Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Vigilante Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Vigilante 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
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$75 /night★ 4.2 (24)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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