Fairview Ranger Station
Open year-round and accessible by car. Check-in at 2:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM. Five consecutive day stay limit with a 7-day break requested before rebooking. Call the ranger district prior to arrival for the combination lock code. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
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
Originally built in 1908 as an administration building for the Wolf Creek District of the Blackfeet National Forest, Fairview Ranger Station served as a remote work station until 1980. In 2011, major restoration work was completed to preserve this historic structure and make it available as a rental cabin. The 900 square foot cabin accommodates up to 6 guests with one double bed and two twin beds upstairs, plus a double futon and twin futon downstairs. The cabin is furnished with propane-powered heating, stove, refrigerator, and lighting, along with table settings for 8 and full kitchen tools. Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking, and washing, as well as bedding and personal supplies. Situated near Wolf Creek in the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains, the area offers hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, and scenic driving opportunities. Wolf Creek has historically served as an important route for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors, and railroads.
Directions
From Libby, Montana, follow Highway 37 North for 14 miles to Fisher River Road 763. Turn right and follow for 10 miles, then continue straight merging onto Wolf Creek/Fortine Creek Road 36 for another 17 miles. The cabin will be on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 293-7773 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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