High Rye Cabin
Open for reservations from May 15 through November 30. Reservations via Recreation.gov. Check-in is 2pm, check-out is 11am. Fall access may require alternative vehicles depending on conditions.
Air Quality Alert issued August 11 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Madison, Park, Flathead, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, and Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/12/2026 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 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Frenchtown, Great Falls and Hamilton are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Choteau, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Helena, Lewistown, Libby, Malta, Thompson Falls and West Yellowstone 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
High Rye Cabin offers a rustic backcountry experience in the northern Fleecer Mountains of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps around 1919 in the historic German Gulch mining district, the cabin served as an administrative site until the 1940s when it was opened to the public. It sits in a meadow and forested setting, providing a base for exploring the wildlife-rich highlands and wetlands of the Fleecers. The 2-room cabin accommodates up to four guests on bunk beds and includes a wood stove, flat stovetop for cooking, basic utensils, table with chairs, and an axe. A vault toilet is located outside. Guests must bring their own bedding, lanterns, matches, food, drinking water, and garbage bags. Creek water is available but requires treatment. Firewood is sometimes available but not guaranteed. Recreational opportunities include fishing in nearby German Gulch, Beefstraight, and Norton creeks, along with hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV trails. A horse corral is available for those bringing horses (weed-free certified hay required). The area supports elk, mule deer, moose, black bear, and wolves, making it popular during fall big game hunting season.
Directions
From Butte, travel west on Interstate 90 for about 12 miles to exit 211. Continue about 3 miles south on Highway 441. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 82 and travel 4 miles south to the cabin.
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) 494-2147 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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