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Hogback Homestead

20 mi east of Stevensville, MT · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About Hogback Homestead

The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities as well as exceptional scenery. This area offers spring, summer and fall recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The area is popular for big game hunting in designated areas. Visitors enjoy fishing nearby in Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon trout stream. Access to the Hogback Ridge trailhead and an extensive network of trails is located at the entrance to the homestead site. The two-story cabin has three bedrooms and can sleep up to eight people. The kitchen, living room/dining room, and a single bedroom with a double bed are located on the first floor. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two bunk beds, are located on the second floor. The first floor…

  • Fees: $75 per night. Reservations required through [Recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233337).
  • Season: April 1 – November 30
  • Managed by: Lolo National Forest, FS
  • Where: 20 mi east of Stevensville, MT · 46.41056, -113.70194

Things to do:

FishingHikingWildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sportsHistory & culture

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

Weather by month

33°
15°Jan
35°
14°Feb
44°
21°Mar
51°
26°Apr
60°
33°May
67°
39°Jun
78°
43°Jul
77°
41°Aug
67°
35°Sep
52°
27°Oct
38°
20°Nov
31°
14°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–Apr.

See Hogback Homestead from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Hogback RidgeHorse0.1 mi11.1 mi
Big Spring CreekHorse1.0 mi6.6 mi
Wyman GulchHorse1.1 mi7.0 mi
Sandstone RidgeHorse1.1 mi15.0 mi
Hutsinpilar RidgeHorse2.4 mi5.2 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.
RV essentials

Propane: 21.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.