Antone Cabin
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens July 1 through December annually. Closed on Tuesdays for administrative purposes during the operating season. Forest Road 325 is closed to all wheeled motor vehicle use from April 1 through June 30.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
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.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Use of Vehicles Off Road
Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads is prohibited on all National Forest System lands on the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Madison Ranger District 8325A and 8325B Roads Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestMadison Ranger District
Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas
This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.
Annual Food Storage Order
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead- Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as fir
Thompson Park Area Closure for Camping and Fires
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and resource protection resulting from high levels of undeveloped (dispersed) camping in the area.
Elkhorn Mill and Mine Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety. The mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the audit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
About
The Antone Cabin sits at 8,100 feet elevation in a beautiful open meadow at the southwestern end of the Snowcrest Mountain Range in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Constructed in 1929, this historic log cabin provides a primitive mountain experience in one of Montana's most remote and quiet locations. The small one-room cabin is designed for two people and features bunk beds with foam pads, a table with two chairs, a propane stove with oven, two propane wall lights, and a wood stove for heat. Basic amenities include cooking pots, eating utensils, and cleaning supplies, but visitors must bring their own sleeping bags, water, food, matches, toilet paper, and garbage bags. The cabin's end-of-road location ensures solitude and access to exceptional recreation opportunities. The Snowcrest Trail, a 40-mile route covering the entire range, begins nearby and offers panoramic views suitable for day hikes, backpacking trips, or horseback adventures. Antone Peak, located about 2 miles from the cabin, provides a popular but challenging day hike. Blacktail Deer Creek and seasonal mountain streams offer fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. The area, together with the nearby Gravelly Range, forms one of Montana's premier hunting grounds with nearly 10,000 elk. Outside the cabin, visitors will find a vault toilet approximately 100 feet away and a large horse pasture with a holding corral for stock users. The cabin lies within proposed wilderness, so motorized travel and bicycling are prohibited off the main access road. Access requires traveling 40 miles on gravel Forest Road 202 from Dillon, followed by 5 miles on Forest Road 325. The remote location supports a growing grizzly bear population, and moose are frequent visitors to the meadow.
Directions
From Dillon, travel about 40 miles southeast on Forest Road 202 (Blacktail Creek Road) to Antone Station turnoff. Turn north onto Forest Road 325 and continue about 5 miles to the cabin. The gravel forest roads receive maintenance about once yearly. Snow can occur at any time and 4-wheel drive or chains may be necessary from October through December. Snowmobiles are permitted on Forest Road 325 after December 1. Forest Road 325 is closed to all wheeled motor vehicle use from April 1 through June 30.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 682-4253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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