West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: ENNIS, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
West Fork Cabin is a small, secluded cabin in the mountains of southwestern Montana, located high in the Gravelly Range. The cabin was built in 1928 as an intermediate station for patrolling grazing allotments. The area is home to a variety of wildlife and offers numerous trails for hikers, equestrians and off-road vehicle riders during warmer months and snowmobilers in the winter.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Firewood for Sale
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Highly rated by campers (4.8/5 stars) for clean, well-equipped cabins in scenic mountain setting with welcoming management. Located in southwestern Montana's Gravelly Range with access to hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: American Badger, Brewer's Sparrow, and Greater Sage-Grouse documented in the area
Insider tips for West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Firewood available for purchase on-site Contact managers Zoe and Jett for local knowledge and assistance
Skip West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available. Visiting outside July 1 to March 31 availability window. Seeking easy vehicle access — remote location requires 50+ miles of driving on Forest Service roads.
Best time to visit West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis): July-September — Cabin officially available July 1 through March 31, but warmer months (July-September) best for hiking, biking, and vehicle access to remote location.
Nearby campgrounds: Black Butte Cabin (ENNIS, MT), Notch Cabin (ENNIS, MT), Vigilante Cabin (ENNIS, MT), Wade Lake (Mt) (Ennis, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis)
Cell signal at West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) (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.
West Fork Cabin is a small, secluded cabin in the mountains of southwestern Montana, located high in the Gravelly Range. The cabin was built in 1928 as an intermediate station for patrolling grazing allotments. The area is home to a variety of wildlife and offers numerous trails for hikers, equestrians and off-road vehicle riders during warmer months and snowmobilers in 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 high demand
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Contact managers Zoe and Jett for local knowledge and assistance
Cabin officially available July 1 through March 31, but warmer months (July-September) best for hiking, biking, and vehicle access to remote location
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Ennis, travel south on Highway 287 for about 30 miles, then head northwest on Standard Creek Road for about 20 miles and 10 miles south on Forest Road 290. The majority of the road to the cabin is gravel and has some long, steep grades, which may require four-wheel drive. The road can be treacherous and impassable if the conditions are wet or snowy, often in mid-October and November. Over snow vehicles are necessary in winter, permissable after December 1. All roads in the Gravelly Range ar
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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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