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East Fork Cabin

12 mi northeast of Sula, MT · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About East Fork Cabin

East Fork Cabin offers visitors a unique chance to camp in the Bitterroot National Forest of southwestern Montana. The cabin takes visitors back to a rustic, old-time setting and provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities on public lands. The site is available year-round and offers additional camping areas to accommodate large groups. An adjacent picnic area and pavillion provides a convenient location for everyone to gather. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle, however during winter months (October through April), alternative resources may be required to reach the cabin. The road is plowed up to three-quarters of a mile from the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Fishing is popular in the nearby river. A variety of trout, including brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook, can be found…

  • Fees: The cabin can be reserved up to 180 days in advance. Changes in scheduled reservation dates may be assessed an additional fee by the…
  • Managed by: Bitterroot National Forest, FS
  • Where: 12 mi northeast of Sula, MT · 45.92278, -113.72611

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife & birdingWinter sportsHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

30°
12°Jan
34°
12°Feb
44°
19°Mar
50°
25°Apr
60°
32°May
68°
38°Jun
79°
42°Jul
77°
40°Aug
67°
34°Sep
52°
26°Oct
37°
18°Nov
29°
11°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.

See East Fork Cabin from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
South of Tepee PointATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.4 mi0.5 mi
(Fdr) Tepee CreekATV road0.7 mi12.0 mi
Hole In the WallDirt bike0.7 mi1.5 mi
(Fdr) Tepee CreekATV road0.7 mi6.2 mi
East Fork Near VaporATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.8 mi0.5 mi
Lick CreekATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.0 mi0.7 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.