Douglas Creek Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. Four-wheel drive and high clearance required year-round. Heavy snow may require skiing or snowmobiling the final 3+ miles to reach the cabin.
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.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
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.
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
Thompson Park Area Closure for Camping and Fires
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and resource protection resulting from high levels of undeveloped (dispersed) camping in the area.
Elkhorn Mill and Mine Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety. The mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the audit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
About
Douglas Creek Cabin sits in a remote grassy meadow adjacent to Douglas Creek in the north end of the Flint Creek Range. Built in the 1960s as a Forest Service administrative cabin, it now serves as a public rental for visitors seeking backcountry recreation. The one-room cabin sleeps four people in two sets of bunk beds and includes a table, chairs, wood stove for heat, and basic cooking equipment including a two-burner Coleman stove and french press. Firewood is usually provided but not guaranteed. The cabin lacks electricity and running water; guests must bring their own water and bedding. A vault toilet outhouse is located behind the cabin. Cell service is spotty but may improve at higher elevations. The area offers excellent hunting for deer, elk, and upland game birds, with nearby big game winter range and elk calving grounds providing exceptional wildlife viewing. Douglas Creek itself is too small for fishing, but numerous stocked mountain lakes are accessible by hiking or driving. Winter visitors enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Access requires four-wheel drive and high clearance year-round. During heavy snow, visitors may need to ski or snowmobile the final three or more miles to reach the cabin. The area supports abundant wildlife including moose, elk, deer, mountain lions, and both grizzly and black bears.
Directions
From Hall, Montana, travel south on Highway 1 for about 3 miles to Douglas Creek. Take Forest Road 707 and continue approximately 7.5 miles to the cabin. Four-wheel drive and high clearance necessary year-round. Depending on snow conditions, visitors may need to ski or snowmobile 3 or more miles to reach the cabin.
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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) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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