Gordon Reese Cabin
Gordon Reese Cabin provides a modern, well-equipped place to stay while enjoying the scenic western Montana mountain ranges. During the summer a variety of recreational opportunities exist in the surrounding area, including hunting, hiking and viewing abundant wildlife. The cabin is a feature along the Lewis and Clark Trail. During the winter months the Gordon Reese Cabin and surrounding areas transform into a winter wonderland. Surrounding the cabin are 32 kilometers of cross-country ski trails for which visitors enjoy various levels of difficulty.
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Site mix
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Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | 8 / – | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
The cabin has two double beds and four twin beds with mattresses in the loft, and can sleep up to eight people. A wood stove is available on the main floor for heat and firewood is kept in the basement, along with emergency and solar power equipment and other supplies. The cabin is equipped with propane-powered lighting. A main floor contains a well-equipped kitchen, two tables with benches, cupboard and counter space with stools and a variety of cooking and eating utensils. The kitchen has a propane cooking stove and a sink for waste water. An outdoor vault toilet is provided. Guests will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning, as well as bedding, towels, toilet paper, soap, matches, food and other necessities. Guests must bring their own garbage bags and are required to carry out all garbage. The cabin must be cleaned prior to departure. There is no cell phone service in the area.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Wisdom, travel west on Highway 43 for 26 miles, the parking area is located at the top of Chief Joseph Pass. The route has many signs. Maps of the area may be purchased by calling the Wisdom Ranger District.
| Nearest town | Wisdom, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.6940° N, 113.9343° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water is not available at the cabin.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedScf Nz Pile Burn Rx
5 mi from the campground · 34 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
15 mi from the campground · 1,100 acres
- PrescribedRx D4 Piquett Creek
17 mi from the campground · 2,210 acres
- WildfireSand Creek
31 mi from the campground · 35,520 acres · 83% contained
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 ↗ | 41.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Historic sites in the area include the Big Hole National Battlefield on the Nez Perce National Historic Trail. It is a commemorative site where war broke out in 1877 and is part of Big Hole National Battlefield, which is located about 15 miles east of the cabin.
- 4.4 miNee Me Poo Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.4 miWarm Springs Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miPicnic Meadow Ski0.6 mi trail
- under 0.1 miSpur Ski0.1 mi trail
- 0.1 miCut Thru Ski0.2 mi trail
- 0.1 miMoose Ski0.3 mi trail
- 0.2 miGold Medal Ski Loop0.7 mi trail
- 0.2 miJoseph Creek Ski0.9 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miLost Trail Pass Snowpark Trailhead ↗Bitterroot National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Bitterroot National Forest.
- inBitterroot National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,664,512 acres
- 0.7 miBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,614,456 acres
- 9.1 miSalmon-Challis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,396,382 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
- Medicine Point LookoutBuilding · Darby · 11.5 mi
Natural features
The Gordon Reese Cabin was built in 2001 and is located in the Picnic Meadows area near Chief Joseph Pass, along the Montana-Idaho border. At the base of the Anaconda Mountain Range, the cabin sits in an evergreen forest with abundant wildlife in the area. Mountain lions, elk, deer, moose and bears can be found within the range (learn more about bear safety).
Recreation
Popular activities include hiking, cross-country skiing and mountain biking on the area's many trails. The cabin sits along the famous Lewis and Clark Trail, which led frontier explorers through the area in the early 1800s. The entire length of the trail covers 4,600 miles, showcasing some of the most beautiful and rugged areas of America. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail also passes close by the Gordon Reese cabin. During summer months long-distance CDNST hikers will pass by this cabin daily.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Gordon Reese Cabin?
Sites at Gordon Reese Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Gordon Reese Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Gordon Reese Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Gordon Reese Cabin?
Popular activities include hiking, cross-country skiing and mountain biking on the area's many trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Gordon Reese Cabin?
Wisdom, Montana. Historic sites in the area include the Big Hole National Battlefield on the Nez Perce National Historic Trail.
Source: Getting there
What if Gordon Reese Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Indian Trees Campground (4.4 mi), Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site (6.2 mi), and Crazy Creek Campground (10.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby