Antone Cabin
Closed until July 1, 2026. Forest Road 325 is closed to wheeled motor vehicles April 1 through June 30. The cabin operates July 1 through December 31 and is closed every Tuesday for administrative purposes. Snowmobile access on FS Road 325 permitted after December 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 11 at 10:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across lower elevations, with up to 7 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Canyon Ferry Area, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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.
About
Antone Cabin is a historic 1929 Forest Service cabin located in a beautiful open meadow at 8,100 feet elevation on the southwestern end of the Snowcrest Range in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The small one-room log cabin sleeps 2-3 and offers a primitive backcountry experience with wood stove heat, propane cooking stove and lights, bunk beds with foam pads, table and chairs, and basic cooking utensils. The cabin lies within proposed wilderness, providing access to hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding. The 40-mile Snowcrest Trail offers panoramic views across the range. Antone Peak is a challenging 2-mile day hike from the cabin. The area is home to nearly 10,000 elk and a growing grizzly bear population; bears are frequently seen near the cabin, and food storage is mandatory March through December. Guests must bring their own water, sleeping bags, food, toilet paper, and garbage bags. A vault toilet is located 100 feet southeast. Horse pasture and corral are available. Access requires 40+ miles on gravel forest roads from Dillon, with potential snow any time of year. Winter access may require snowmobile travel up to 40 miles.
Directions
From downtown Dillon, turn east on Helena Street and travel 4 blocks to a 3-way stop. Turn south on Atlantic Street for about 1 mile, then east on Chapman Street for 1/4 mile. Turn left onto Blacktail Road (staying right at fork after 1/2 mile). Continue about 40 miles on Blacktail Creek Road (FR 202) to the signed Antone Station turnoff. Turn northeast onto Forest Road 325 and travel 5.5 miles to the cabin at road's end. Gate combination matches cabin lock. 4WD and/or chains may be necessary October through December.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| 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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