Hogback Homestead
The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities as well as exceptional scenery.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / – | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 001 is listed accessible |
The two-story cabin has three bedrooms and can sleep up to eight people. The kitchen, living room/dining room, and a single bedroom with a double bed are located on the first floor. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two bunk beds, are located on the second floor. The first floor is wheelchair accessible. The cabin is heated with a wood stove and a propane cook stove. The lights are powered by a solar panel array with a battery bank. The rental is outfitted with period furniture including a large bench-style dining table, kitchen table, chairs, couches and dressers. Water is available intermittently at the hand pump located behind the homestead. Potable water cannot be guaranteed,recommended you bring an adiquate supply of your own drinking water. An accessible vault toilet is also provided outside, behind the cabin. Guests should bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes. Bedding, pillows, towels, food, matches, flashlights, toilet paper and garbage bags are not provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Missoula, Montana, travel east on Interstate 90 for about 20 miles to exit 126. Drive south on Rock Creek Road for about 29 miles. Rock Creek Road is a hardened surface for 12 miles and the remainder is a gravel, single-lane road, with intermittent pull-outs.
| Nearest town | Philipsburg, Montana |
| Coordinates | 46.4106° N, 113.7019° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
36 mi from the campground · 1,100 acres
- PrescribedRx D4 Piquett Creek
46 mi from the campground · 2,210 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Hamilton RV Sales Of Montana ↗ | 23.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 33.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 10.6 miPalisade Mountain Nrt Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miHogback Ridge ↗11 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miWyman Gulch ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miBig Spring Creek ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miSandstone Ridge ↗14.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miHutsinpilar Ridge ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miWyman-Williams Ridge ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Welcome Creek Wilderness begins about 9.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.6 miWelcome Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 28,248 acres
- 14.9 miBitterroot National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,664,512 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Rock Creek Guard Station (24Gn165)Building · Philipsburg · 1.1 mi
Natural features
The cabin is located near the scenic Hogback Creek, in the rugged Sapphire Mountains, at an elevation of 4,500 feet. It was built in 1917 as a permanent home. In the early 1990s the Missoula Ranger District, along with many dedicated volunteers, restored the Hogback Homestead to its original historic condition, providing renters an opportunity to experience the setting and lifestyle of the early 1900s. The Sapphire Mountains contain large stands of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine forests and are home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears.
Recreation
This area offers spring, summer and fall recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The area is popular for big game hunting in designated areas. Visitors enjoy fishing nearby in Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon trout stream. Access to the Hogback Ridge trailhead and an extensive network of trails is located at the entrance to the homestead site.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hogback Homestead?
Sites at Hogback Homestead are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hogback Homestead?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hogback Homestead have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hogback Homestead?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Hogback Homestead?
Site 001 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Hogback Homestead?
This area offers spring, summer and fall recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hogback Homestead?
Philipsburg, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Hogback Homestead is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Siria Campground (1.2 mi, first-come), Bighorn Campground (2.7 mi, first-come), and Bitterroot Flat Campground (5.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby