Douglas Creek Cabin

Overview

Douglas Creek Cabin offers a great way to access the various seasonal activities available in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in western Montana. While hunting enthusiasts enjoy the cabin during bow and rifle seasons, it is popular for snowmobiling or cross-country skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. The cabin is in a very remote location, giving anyone an outdoor recreational experience they will never forget.

Access to the cabin is limited by weather conditions. Four-wheel drive is necessary in the winter. Excessive snowfall and wind can prohibit any vehicle from accessing the cabin and visitors will need to plan for cross-country skiing or snowmobiling three or more miles. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.

Recreation

Douglas Creek is a small stream at this location and does not support any sizeable fish. Fishing is popular in any of the mountain lakes in the vicinity, and many of them are stock by FWP. Access to the lakes will require hiking or driving various distances. The area is home to a variety of trails for hiking, but there are no designated trails near the cabin. A big game winter range and elk calving grounds are nearby, offering great wildlife viewing potential. Hunting for deer, elk and upland game birds is popular in the area.

Guests also enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the surrounding areas during the winter.

Facilities

The one-room cabin has bunkbeds that sleep up to four people, a table, 4 chairs and a wood stove for heat. There is no electricity, plumbing or water available at the cabin. An outhouse is located just steps behind the cabin.

There ample parking and room to turn a trailer in front of the cabin.

A 2 burner Coleman stove, plates, bowls, silverware, basic utensils, french press, wash basins, sponges, rags, dishsoap, bleach, battery powered lantern (4 D batts), splitting maul, and hatchet are provided. Firewood, paper, and matches are usually available but cannot be guaranteed. Guests will need to bring water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking, bedding, personal items, propane, specialty cooking items, headlamps, batteries, matches/lighter, paper, garbage bags, and food.

Please do not burn garbage in the woodstove. Newspaper and cured firewood only.

A mop, broom and dust pan are provided and guests are required to carry out all trash. Guests are required to clean the facility prior to departure . Cell phone service is usually available at the cabin, gaining elevation improves service.

Natural Features

The rustic, remotely located cabin is adjacent to Douglas Creek, in the north end of the Flint Creek Range. It is situated in a grassy meadow, surrounded by mature evergreen trees. The cabin was built in the 1960s and was used as an administrative location for crews working in the area.

The small and narrow Douglas Creek runs about 50 feet from the cabin through the cabin site.

The Flints have abundant wildlife near the cabin, and it is not uncommon to see moose, deer, elk, mountain lions, or bears(grizzly and black). The area is popular for hunting of deer, elk and blue grouse. Dozens of alpine lakes in the range provide good fishing.

Nearby Attractions

Elk and Deer winter range north of the cabin and on Douglas Mountain.

Historic cabin ruins on 5153 road 2 miles east of the cabin.

Charges & Cancellations

Reservations are nonrefundable unless extenuating circumstances warrant otherwise. Determination will be made on a case by case basis.

Fees: Rental fee is currently $45 per night.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.