Dry Wolf Cabin
Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conveniently located along Dry Wolf Creek, providing a pleasant setting for anglers, wildlife watchers and hikers. When snow arrives, access on the graveled county road is by four-wheel-drive only.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Partial | 5 / – |
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 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
The cabin is a one-room structure that sleeps five. Amenities include a propane cook stove, propane lights and a wood stove for heat. Firewood is provided and is located in the storage shed near the cabin. Do not use the supplied firewood for outside fires. Dishes, pots, pans and utensils are available, and a vault toilet is located year-round outside. No water or electricity is included. Guests are expected to bring plenty of water for drinking, food and cleaning supplies. Other items to bring: inside lighting, bedding, towels, matches, food, water, garbage bags, a cooler, flashlights, toilet paper and personal necessities. Guest must clean the cabin/toilet completely, pack out all food and trash upon departure. Wood box should be filled before departure.) Pets are not allowed in the cabin, but can be kept outside.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest |
| Fees | $15/night for single unit. No more than 10 people per site. |
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Getting there
From Stanford, Montana, go a mile northwest on US 87, then turn left on County Road 251 (Dry Wolf Road). Continue for 15 miles and look for a sign to Dry Wolf Station. Turn left onto short parking spur of the cabin site.
| Nearest town | Stanford, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.0164° N, 110.4981° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCoyote Divide Piles Rx
13 mi from the campground
- PrescribedKings Hill Cabin Piles Rx
15 mi from the campground · 1 acres
- PrescribedMonarch Unit 141 Piles Rx
17 mi from the campground · 2 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Couger Canyon Lodge ↗ | 16.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Pierce RV Supercenter ↗ | 47.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miButcher Knife3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.4 miSnow Creek2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.9 miDry Wolf ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.9 miDry Wolf Alternate1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.2 miGibson Peak ↗6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.3 miArch Trail3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
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 Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
- inHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,177,729 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
- Neihart SchoolBuilding · Neihart · 12.6 mi
Natural features
The cabin is nestled along Dry Wolf Creek at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Dry Wolf Creek is a tributary of the Judith River and flows north for about 40 miles in the Little Belt Mountains. Surrounding peaks include Gibson Peak and Butcherknife Mountain.
Recreation
Anglers seek brook and rainbow trout in Dry Wolf Creek. A variety of horseback riding and hiking trails originate within a few miles of the cabin. Trails for mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders are also in the area. Cross country skiing is popular in winter months.
Nearby
Groceries and fuel may be found in Stanford, approximately 20 miles from the cabin. Bandbox Mountain, about an hour's drive, is a good place to hunt for marine fossils that are more than 100 million years old.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dry Wolf Cabin?
Sites at Dry Wolf 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 Dry Wolf Cabin?
$15/night for single unit. No more than 10 people per site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dry Wolf Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Dry Wolf Cabin open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Dry Wolf Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Dry Wolf Cabin?
Anglers seek brook and rainbow trout in Dry Wolf Creek. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Dry Wolf Cabin?
Stanford, Montana. Groceries and fuel may be found in Stanford, approximately 20 miles from the cabin.
Source: Getting there
What if Dry Wolf Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Many Pines Campground (12.2 mi, first-come), Aspen Campground (12.9 mi, first-come), and Hay Canyon Campground (17.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby