Upper Ford Cabin Rental
The Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car. Several amenities are provided, but guests will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 10 / 4 | Yes | 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 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This 900 square foot cabin can sleep up to 10 and comes furnished with 1 queen bed with mattress, 2 twin beds with mattresses and 1 double futon upstairs. A double futon and single futon are located downstairs. Other amenities include a propane stove, refrigerator, propane heater, table with benches, chairs, table settings for 8, kitchen tools and cleaning gear. An outhouse with vault toilet is located nearby. Across the road is a horse corral. Electricity and potable water are not available. Guests must bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing. Items such as bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, first aid supplies, garbage bags, dish soap, dish towels and dish cloths are not available. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Troy, Montana, take US Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 30 miles north to the town of Yaak. Follow Yaak 92 approximately 7 miles to the junction with Upper Ford Road 8025, stay to the right. The cabin is approximately 300 yards from this junction and is located on the right-hand side of the road.
| Nearest town | Troy, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.9065° N, 115.6612° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireUpper Smith
43 mi from the campground · 4,848 acres · 41% contained
- WildfireParker Lake
44 mi from the campground · 1,531 acres · 1% contained
- WildfireSilver
49 mi from the campground · 2,593 acres · 30% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Everything RV ↗ | 35.9 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.9 miBunker Creek ↗7.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 1 miHoskins Lake2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miWest Fork Yaak Falls0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 3.1 miWest Fork Cascadia Trail0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miVinal Creek ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.3 miBunker Creek Tie3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
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 Kootenai National Forest.
- inKootenai National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,622,202 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.
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Natural features
The cabin is situated on the slope of Clark Mountain in the Purcell Range above the Yaak River drainage. The Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout. The Yaak area is heavily forested and features several lakes scattered at varying elevations. The area is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk, deer and a variety of smaller mammals and birds ( bear safety ).
Recreation
Fishing in the Yaak River and nearby streams can yield a variety of trout, as well as kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, large scale sucker and long nose dace. Big game hunting is also possible in the area. Northwest Peaks Scenic Area, which is located in the very northwest corner of the Yaak Area, offers several hiking trails. Equestrian trails are near the cabin. Winter brings skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing opportunities for all experience levels.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
Sites at Upper Ford Cabin Rental are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Upper Ford Cabin Rental have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Ford Cabin Rental. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
Fishing in the Yaak River and nearby streams can yield a variety of trout, as well as kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, large scale sucker and long nose dace. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
Troy, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Upper Ford Cabin Rental is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pete Creek Campground (7.1 mi, first-come), Caribou Campground (7.7 mi, first-come), and Whitetail Yurt (8.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby