Douglas Creek Cabin
Douglas Creek Cabin offers a great way to access the various seasonal activities available in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in western Montana. While hunting enthusiasts enjoy the cabin during bow and rifle seasons, it is popular for snowmobiling or cross-country skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. The cabin is in a very remote location, giving anyone an outdoor recreational experience they will never forget. Access to the cabin is limited by weather conditions. Four-wheel drive is necessary in the winter.
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| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Full | 4 / 4 | 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 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Rental fee is currently $45 per night. |
The one-room cabin has bunkbeds that sleep up to four people, a table, 4 chairs and a wood stove for heat. There is no electricity, plumbing or water available at the cabin. An outhouse is located just steps behind the cabin. There ample parking and room to turn a trailer in front of the cabin. A 2 burner Coleman stove, plates, bowls, silverware, basic utensils, french press, wash basins, sponges, rags, dish soap, bleach, battery powered lantern (4 D batts), splitting maul, and hatchet are provided. Firewood, paper, and matches are usually available but cannot be guaranteed. Guests will need to bring water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking, bedding, personal items, propane, specialty cooking items, headlamps, batteries, matches/lighter, paper, garbage bags, and food. Please do not burn garbage in the woodstove. Newspaper and cured firewood only. A mop, broom and dust pan are provided and guests are required to carry out all trash. Guests are required to clean the facility prior to departure. Cell phone service is usually available at the cabin, gaining elevation improves service.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Hall, travel south on Highway 1 for about 3 miles to Douglas Creek. Take Forest Road 707 and continue approximately 7 miles to the cabin. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District.
| Nearest town | Philipsburg, Montana |
| Coordinates | 46.5018° N, 113.1220° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Reservations are nonrefundable unless extenuating circumstances warrant otherwise. Determination will be made on a case by case basis.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSure Thing Swamp Rx
39 mi from the campground · 180 acres
- PrescribedHogum Creek Road Piles Rx
43 mi from the campground · 5 acres
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 23
44 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 20
45 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 36.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures ↗ | 48 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rocky Mountain RV ↗ | 48.2 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 2.5 miMt. Princeton1.5 mi trail
- 4.5 miGold Creek Lakes2.8 mi trail
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
Lolo National Forest begins about 9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9 miLolo National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,625,457 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
- Northern Pacific Railroad Completion Site, 1883Site · Gold Creek · 12.8 mi
- Miners Union HallBuilding · Philipsburg · 14.1 mi
- Superintendent's HouseBuilding · Philipsburg · 14.1 mi
Natural features
The rustic, remotely located cabin is adjacent to Douglas Creek, in the north end of the Flint Creek Range. It is situated in a grassy meadow, surrounded by mature evergreen trees. The cabin was built in the 1960s and was used as an administrative location for crews working in the area. The small and narrow Douglas Creek runs about 50 feet from the cabin through the cabin site. The area is popular for hunting of deer, elk and blue grouse. Dozens of alpine lakes in the range provide good fishing.
Recreation
Douglas Creek is a small stream at this location and does not support any sizeable fish. Fishing is popular in any of the mountain lakes in the vicinity, and many of them are stock by FWP. Access to the lakes will require hiking or driving various distances. The area is home to a variety of trails for hiking, but there are no designated trails near the cabin. A big game winter range and elk calving grounds are nearby, offering great wildlife viewing potential. Hunting for deer, elk and upland game birds is popular in the area. Guests also enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the surrounding areas during the winter.
Nearby
Elk and Deer winter range north of the cabin and on Douglas Mountain. Historic cabin ruins on 5153 road 2 miles east of the cabin.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Douglas Creek Cabin?
Sites at Douglas Creek Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Douglas Creek Cabin?
Rental fee is currently $45 per night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Douglas Creek Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Douglas Creek Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Douglas Creek Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Douglas Creek Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Douglas Creek Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Douglas Creek Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Douglas Creek Cabin?
Douglas Creek is a small stream at this location and does not support any sizeable fish. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Douglas Creek Cabin?
Philipsburg, Montana. Elk and Deer winter range north of the cabin and on Douglas Mountain.
Source: Getting there
What if Douglas Creek Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Racetrack Campground and Picnic Area (17.6 mi, first-come), Cable Mountain Campground (20.2 mi, first-come), and Flint Creek Campground (20.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby