West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau)
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: CHOTEAU, MT, MT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Season: Year-round
West Fork Cabin is a rustic Forest Service Guard Station located 39 miles northwest of Choteau, Montana, on the Rocky Mountain Front Range. The cabin is a stone’s throw from the North Fork Teton River and about 3.5 miles beyond Teton Pass Ski Resort. Open year-round, the cabin provides access to a wide range of summer and winter recreation activities such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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West Fork Cabin is a rustic Forest Service Guard Station on the Rocky Mountain Front Range with year-round access to hiking, fishing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing near the North Fork Teton River.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Bighorn Sheep, American Dipper, and Spruce Grouse documented in the area
Insider tips for West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau): Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Firewood is available for sale on-site Access via paved county road (Teton Canyon Road) that becomes FDR #144
Skip West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau) if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple sites — only 1 tent site available. You want to rely on seasonal operations — verify current status before visiting.
Best time to visit West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau): Summer — Optimal conditions for hiking, fishing, and horseback riding activities. Winter — Open year-round with access to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Nearby campgrounds: Ear Mountain Cabin (Choteau, MT), Silvertip Cabin (Hungry Horse, MT), Challenge Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Kenck Cabin (Choteau, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau)
Cell signal at West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau) (CHOTEAU, 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 rustic Forest Service Guard Station located 39 miles northwest of Choteau, Montana, on the Rocky Mountain Front Range. The cabin is a stone’s throw from the North Fork Teton River and about 3.5 miles beyond Teton Pass Ski Resort. Open year-round, the cabin provides access to a wide range of summer and winter recreation activities such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Firewood is available for sale on-site
Access via paved county road (Teton Canyon Road) that becomes FDR #144
Optimal conditions for hiking, fishing, and horseback riding activities
Open year-round with access to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
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 Highway 89 about 5 miles north of Choteau, go west on Teton Canyon Road that becomes Forest Development Road (FDR) #144 at the Forest boundary. Stay on this road past the ski area about 3.5 miles to the road end. Cabin is located behind the locked gate to your left just after you cross the bridge. In the winter the road is not plowed beyond the ski area. Guests can park in the ski area parking lot. All vehicles parked overnight at either the snowmobile parking lot or the ski area parking lo
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Helena-Lewis and Clark 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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