Fairview Ranger Station
This remote cabin was built in 1908 and served as an administration building for the Wolf Creek District of the Blackfeet National Forest. The Blackfeet NF was dissolved in 1935 becoming part of the Kootenai & Flathead NF. Fairview was used as a remote work station until 1980. In 2011 major work was done to restore the cabin and put it on the rental system. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car.
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| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Ranger Station | 400 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Springs | 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.
The site record lists 10 people. The campground description says up to 6 people.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This 900 square foot cabin can sleep up to 6 people and comes furnished with one double bed and two twin beds with mattresses upstairs and one double futon and twin futon with mattresses downstairs. Other amenities include a propane stove, refrigerator, heater and lights, table and chairs, table settings for eight, kitchen tools, pots and pans and cleaning gear. A vault toilet is located nearby. 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 Libby Montana follow Hwy 37 N for 14 miles to Fisher River Road 763. Turn right and follow for 10 miles; continue straight merging onto Wolf Cr/Fortine Cr road 36 and follow for another 17 miles. The cabin will be on the left.
| Nearest town | Libby, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.3544° N, 115.0384° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Everything RV ↗ | 23.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman & Ski Haus ↗ | 32.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.1 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 3 miHorse Hill1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.5 miWeigel Mountain ↗7.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miWeigel Creek ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.9 miSugarloaf Lookout4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.2 miDunn Creek ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miHornet Ridge ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
- 11.7 miLost Trail National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 8,907 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
Natural features
The Fairview Ranger Station is situated near Wolf Creek at an elevation of 2,995 feet within the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. Wolf Creek and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout and big game animals. Wolf Creek has been an important route through history as a trail for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors and railroads.
Recreation
Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be enjoyed.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Fairview Ranger Station?
Sites at Fairview Ranger Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Fairview Ranger Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Fairview Ranger Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Fairview Ranger Station?
Fairview Ranger Station is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Fairview Ranger Station?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fairview Ranger Station. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Fairview Ranger Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Fairview Ranger Station?
Opportunities abound from this location. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Fairview Ranger Station?
Libby, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Fairview Ranger Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sylvia Lake Campground (10.1 mi, first-come), Mcgillivray Campground (14.9 mi), and Tally Lake Campground (21.2 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby