Doney Cabin
Closed indefinitely for repairs. No reopening date has been announced.
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.
About
Doney Cabin is a backcountry rental cabin situated near Doney Lake in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Powell County, Montana. The remote location offers access to wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and cross-country skiing in the surrounding forest lands. The cabin is a primitive facility with vault toilets available but no potable drinking water. Visitors must bring their own water supply. Access requires traveling approximately 15 miles on Interstate 90 from Deer Lodge to the Gold Creek exit, then continuing on Forest Service Roads 302 and 645 for approximately 15 miles to the Doney Lake area. The cabin is currently closed indefinitely for repairs. No reopening date has been announced. When operational, reservations are managed through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Deer Lodge, drive 15 miles on Interstate 90 to the Gold Creek exit. Take Forest Service Road 302 for 10 miles to the junction with Road 645. Continue on Road 645 for 5 miles to the Doney Lake sign. The lake is 0.6 miles from the sign.
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 | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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