Canyon Creek Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Winter access (December through April) may require snowmobiles, skis, or snowshoes for 6+ miles depending on snow conditions. Four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicle required.
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.
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.
Delmoe Lake Area/Road Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestButte Ranger DistrictArea/Road Closure
Elkhorn Mine Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
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.
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…
Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Restrictions
A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.
About
Canyon Creek Cabin was built in 1930 as a Forest Service guard station and sits at approximately 7,300 feet elevation at the base of a dramatic cliff in the eastern Pioneer Mountain Range. The small wood cabin accommodates four guests on bunkbeds and features a fold-down table, folding chairs, and a wood stove for heating. Basic equipment including dishes, pans, saw, axe, and a propane stove are provided. There is no electricity or running water; guests must bring drinking water, bedding, food, matches, and propane fuel canisters. The cabin is surrounded by abundant wildlife and recreation opportunities. Mountain goats inhabit the nearby cliffs, moose frequent the willow bottoms, and deer and elk winter in the canyon. Canyon Creek offers fishing for brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout, and a trail climbs 5 miles to a group of glacial lakes in the Pioneers. The surrounding old mining district contains historic charcoal kilns and the remnants of Glendale, an old smelter town. Access requires a four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicle via Forest Road 187 and Forest Road 7401 from Melrose. Between December and April, the final 6 or more miles may require snowmobiles, cross-country skis, or snowshoes depending on snow conditions. Guests should be aware of avalanche danger during winter and carry appropriate backcountry safety equipment.
Directions
From Melrose, travel west on Forest Road 187 for about 13 miles, then continue southwest for 6 miles on Forest Road 7401. Follow signs to the cabin, located about 0.5 miles from the turnoff. Four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicle recommended. Winter access may require snowmobiles, cross-country skis, or snowshoes.
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) 832-3178 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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