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Moose Lake Cabin

18 mi west of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About Moose Lake Cabin

Moose Lake Cabin is located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwestern Montana. The historic cabin, which was built in 1917 for use as a Forest Service work station, offers visitors close access to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area, which covers almost 250 square miles of mountain ranges. The cabin is a short drive to Georgetown Lake, Discovery Ski Area, Gem Mountain, and the town of Philipsburg with its well known Sweet Palace and microbrewery. Many lakes and streams provide ample access to world famous trout fishing and the area also boasts miles of roads and trails. The cabin is located a short walk from Middle Fork Rock Cr and is surrounded by public land in all directions. Hiking, backpacking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, OHV riding, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are common activites, The cabin can typically be accessed by vehicle, depending on…

  • Fees: Any changes to scheduled dates may be assessed an additional fee by the National Recreation Reservation Service. The cabin is available…
  • Season: January
  • Managed by: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, FS
  • Where: 18 mi west of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT · 46.07501, -113.52645

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingSwimmingOff-road (OHV)Wildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sportsHistory & culture

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

Weather by month

30°
12°Jan
33°
12°Feb
41°
19°Mar
48°
24°Apr
57°
31°May
65°
37°Jun
76°
41°Jul
75°
40°Aug
65°
34°Sep
50°
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 Moose Lake Cabin from above

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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.