Hogback Homestead
Open seasonally April 1 through November 30. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 3 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. The access road from Drummond is plowed to within 2 miles of the cabin; four-wheel drive with chains, skis, or snowshoes recommended for early spring and late fall access.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
About
The Hogback Homestead offers a unique opportunity to experience the lifestyle of early 1900s Montana in a historic two-story log cabin originally built in 1917 as a permanent home. The cabin was restored in the early 1990s by the Missoula Ranger District and dedicated volunteers, preserving its original historic character. It sleeps up to eight guests across three bedrooms: one on the first floor with the kitchen and living/dining area, and two upstairs including one with bunk beds. The cabin is heated by a wood stove and equipped with a propane cook stove and solar-powered electric lighting. An accessible vault toilet is provided behind the cabin. Water is available at a hand pump, though potable water is not guaranteed, so guests should bring their own drinking water. Bedding, pillows, towels, food, matches, flashlights, toilet paper, and garbage bags are not provided. The surrounding area offers excellent recreation including hiking on the Hogback Ridge trail network accessible from the entrance, fishing in nearby Rock Creek (a Blue Ribbon trout stream), hunting in season, and wildlife viewing. The Sapphire Mountains are home to bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer, and black bears. Bear food storage requirements are in effect March 1 through December 31.
Directions
From Missoula, take I-90 east about 20 miles to exit 126, then drive south on Rock Creek Road for 29 miles. The road is hardened surface for 12 miles, then gravel single-lane with blind turns and steep grades; not suitable for RVs or trailers. Alternative route: From I-90 exit 153 at Drummond, follow Scenic Highway 1 south toward Philipsburg, turn west on State Road 348 one mile north of Philipsburg, travel 13 miles west, cross Rock Creek, then turn north on Rock Creek Road and continue 10-12 miles to the homestead.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| r1_lolo_www@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 329-3814 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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