Owl Creek Cabin
Owl Creek Cabin is a rustic, single-room dwelling that can accommodate up to four guests. Horse campers enjoy the Owl Creek experience because a corral is available for use just 200 feet from the cabin. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | 4 / 2 | 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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | Owl Creek Cabin is available for $50 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights. Within the maximum window (a rolling 6 month window), the maximum consecutive stay rule is 7 days and there is a Stay Beyond Maximum Window where customers can book past the 6 month rolling window if there… |
| Accessibility | Site 001 is listed accessible |
Owl Creek Cabin is a single-story structure with a covered front porch and an accessible entrance ramp. The 16-by-20 structure contains two bunk beds (4 total beds) with mattresses, a propane fireplace, electric lights, an electric cook stove, small microwave oven, dorm size fridge, as well as dining utensils and a reasonable assortment of cooking pots and pans. An outhouse is available outside the cabin. Guests will also need to bring their own bedding, food, flashlights and a first aid kit, among other necessities.Guests must clean the cabin and carry out all trash before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Owl Creek Cabin is located at the Owl Creek Packer Camp, about 4 miles off Montana State Highway 83 in the Swan Valley. From Highway 83 turn east onto Holland Lake Road #44 near mile marker 35. After 2.5 miles, turn right on Owl Loop Road #9558. Go about 0.5 miles and turn right on Road #10121 to Owl Creek Packer Camp.
| Nearest town | Bigfork, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.4500° N, 113.5664° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The cabin is not equipped with running water, but from mid-May to mid-November, a potable water source is located just outside the front door.
- During the winter season, water is not available and guests will need to bring their own.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 37
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 20
24 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 23
25 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGlade Creek Piles Rx
32 mi from the campground · 1 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 32.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bretz RV & Marine ↗ | 43.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Backcountry Racks ↗ | 43.9 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
A general store is located about 20 minutes away, in the town of Condon.
- 5.5 miRiver Point Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miE. Holland Lake Connect2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miHolland Falls NRT ↗1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 0.9 miHolland Lookout3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1 miEast Foothill ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 1.1 miHolland-Sapphire0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.1 miHolland Lookout - Spur1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 2 miOwl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead ↗Flathead 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 Lolo National Forest.
- inLolo National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,625,457 acres
- 1.9 miBob Marshall Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,062,694 acres
- 5.2 miFlathead National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,651,693 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
- Laird's Lodge Historic DistrictHistoric district · Seeley Lake · 7.8 mi
Natural features
The cabin is located in Swan Valley, just south of Holland Lake, at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The building backs up to a stand of mixed conifers, including lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees.
Recreation
Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The cabin in also about a half-mile from Holland Lake, which offers swimming, boating and fishing opportunities. In winter, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular in the area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Owl Creek Cabin?
Sites at Owl 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 Owl Creek Cabin?
Owl Creek Cabin is available for $50 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights. Within the maximum window (a rolling 6 month window), the maximum consecutive stay rule is 7 days and there is a Stay Beyond Maximum Window where customers can book past the 6 month rolling window if there…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Owl Creek Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Owl Creek Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Owl Creek Cabin?
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 Owl Creek Cabin?
Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Owl Creek Cabin?
Bigfork, Montana. A general store is located about 20 minutes away, in the town of Condon.
Source: Getting there
What if Owl Creek Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Holland Lake Campground (1.8 mi, partly first-come), Owl Creek Corral (2.1 mi), and Lindbergh Lake Campground (7.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby