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West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt)

14 mi southwest of Philipsburg, MT · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt)

The West Fork of Rock Creek Cabin is located on the western edge of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and is open for reservations year-round. It is a large cabin that provides a great experience in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The cabin offers access to numerous trails and wildlife viewing, as well as a comfortable place to picnic and spend the nights. The West Fork of Rock Creek is located just behind the cabin and is great spot to go fishing or take a quick dip to cool off in the warm summer months. There are three cabins at the site, which was once used as a Forest Service Guard Station and later as a youth camp. Only the large cabin has been restored and is available to the public. The smaller cabins are damaged and are not currently available to rent. The site can typically be accessed by vehicle, depending on conditions. Excessive snowfall may require renters to…

  • Fees: The rental fee is $75 per night. Any changes to scheduled dates may be assessed an additional fee by the National Recreation Reservation…
  • Season: January
  • Managed by: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, FS
  • Where: 14 mi southwest of Philipsburg, MT · 46.22873, -113.55818

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingWildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sportsHistory & culture

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

Weather by month

32°
15°Jan
34°
14°Feb
43°
20°Mar
49°
26°Apr
59°
33°May
66°
39°Jun
77°
43°Jul
76°
41°Aug
66°
35°Sep
51°
27°Oct
38°
20°Nov
30°
13°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.

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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.

Stargazing nearby: Blue Mountain Observatory (University observatory), 50 mi.