Birch Creek Cabin
Open year-round. No potable water is available; guests must bring their own drinking water. Winter visitors should be prepared for the final quarter-mile to be impassable by vehicle due to snow. No cell phone reception.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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
Birch Creek Cabin sits at the confluence of Birch Creek and Thief Creek, below a historic Civilian Conservation Corps work camp in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. This two-room log cabin served as a forest ranger station as early as 1908 and now offers rustic overnight accommodations for up to four people on bunk beds with mattress pads. The cabin has electricity and a wood stove for heating, with firewood typically provided during winter months. The surrounding Pioneer Mountains offer extensive recreational opportunities. Hiking trails lead to alpine lakes stocked with grayling, cutthroat, brook, and rainbow trout. Winter visitors can access the Birch Creek Loop and May Lake Ski Trail for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Old mining roads provide routes for OHV use, mountain biking, and horseback riding during warmer months. Wildlife is abundant in the area, including elk, moose, deer, pine marten, wolverine, wolf, and both black and grizzly bears. The cabin is remote with no cell phone reception. Guests must bring all bedding, food, drinking water, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile for the final quarter-mile when snow covers the road.
Directions
From Dillon, travel north on I-15 for 12 miles to exit 74 at Apex. Turn west and continue about 8 miles on Birch Creek Road. Cross the bridge and take the first right onto Thief Creek Road. The cabin is approximately 1/4-mile west at Thief Creek. During winter, guests may need to park near the Thief Creek Bridge and ski or snowmobile the final stretch.
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 | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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