Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Phillipsburg, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The West Fork of Rock Creek Cabin is located on the western edge of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and is open for reservations year-round. It is a large cabin that provides a great experience in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The cabin offers access to numerous trails and wildlife viewing, as well as a comfortable place to picnic and spend the nights.
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, Firewood for Sale
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A well-maintained forest service cabin on the western edge of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest with excellent amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, and firewood for sale. Google reviews praise it as the nicest and cleanest forest service cabin with a cozy wood stove and well-stocked kitchen.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Pileated Woodpeckers present in the area. Snowshoe Hares and Long-tailed Weasels also documented within 8km.
Insider tips for West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Firewood is available for purchase on-site Cabin offers access to West Fork of Rock Creek for fishing directly behind the property
Skip West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt) if: Seeking hookups at your site — no hookups available. Planning extended operations — some seasonal operations occur. You have concerns about rodents — Google reviews report a mice problem in cabin and latrines.
Best time to visit West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt): Year-round — Open for reservations year-round with winter sports available; wood stove heating provided..
Nearby campgrounds: Stony Creek Campground (Mt) (MT), East Fork Campground (Mt) (MT), Moose Lake Cabin (Philipsburg, MT), Copper Creek Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT).
Cell signal at West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt) (Phillipsburg, 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 West Fork of Rock Creek Cabin is located on the western edge of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and is open for reservations year-round. It is a large cabin that provides a great experience in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The cabin offers access to numerous trails and wildlife viewing, as well as a comfortable place to picnic and spend the nights.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a popular federal campground
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Cabin offers access to West Fork of Rock Creek for fishing directly behind the property
Open for reservations year-round with winter sports available; wood stove heating provided.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for just over 6 miles. Turn right onto Skalkaho Highway/Highway 38 and travel west for about 13 miles. The entrance to the cabin is on the left, behind a locked gate, which uses the same key code as the cabin. The last 200 yards of the road may be closed due to snowfall during the winter months. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District.
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