Canyon Creek Cabin
Open — Available for rental year-round. Winter access between December and April may require snowmobiles, cross country skis, or snowshoes for 6 or more miles. Four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle recommended.
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.
R1-2025-02 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.
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.
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
About
Canyon Creek Cabin was constructed in 1930 as a Forest Service guard station where rangers stayed while working in this remote area of the Pioneer Mountains. The cabin sits at approximately 7,300 feet elevation at the base of a sheer cliff, with the Wise River running nearby and Canyon Creek adjacent to the property. The location places guests in the middle of a historic mining district with numerous exploration opportunities including nearby charcoal kilns dating back to mining days. The area offers diverse recreation year-round. A trail climbs 5 miles to glacial lakes in the Pioneer Mountains, accessible via Forest Road 7401 near the cabin. Old mining roads provide excellent hiking and biking routes. Canyon Creek offers fishing for brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Winter brings opportunities for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, though guests should be prepared for avalanche danger and carry proper backcountry safety equipment. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with mountain goats inhabiting the cliff and surrounding area, moose in nearby willow bottoms, and deer and elk on their winter range up and down-canyon. Black bears also frequent the area. The cabin has no electricity or water, and guests must bring their own amenities. Access requires a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle, and winter conditions between December and April may necessitate snowmobiles, skis, or snowshoes for the final 6 or more miles.
Directions
From Melrose, travel west on Trapper Creek Road for about 5.5 miles, then continue on Canyon Creek Road for approximately 7 miles. Follow signs to the cabin, located about 0.5 miles from the turnoff. Four-wheel drive is recommended. Winter access may require snowmobiles, cross country skis, or snowshoes for 6 or more miles.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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) 689-3243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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