Horse Prairie Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations at $55 per night. Water is only available during summer months; bring your own water in winter and shoulder seasons.
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
Horse Prairie Cabin is a fairly large, two-room cabin situated on the edge of beautiful Horse Prairie in the southwestern corner of Montana. Originally used by Forest Service work crews for lodging, this cabin rental now offers guests a somewhat comfortable and adventurous experience in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The cabin is located on a hillside in a sunny, open prairie on the southern edge of the Beaverhead Mountains, with views overlooking the grassy meadows below. The cabin is equipped with several amenities including solar lighting, a hand pump for drinking water (available during summer months only), and a vault toilet. The cabin is accessible by vehicle depending on conditions, though excessive snowfall may require skis, snowmobiles, or hiking for up to six miles of the route. There is no electricity or garbage service, so guests must pack out all trash. Recreational opportunities abound in the area. Hikers and mountain bikers can access great trails, while Coyote Creek Road to the west provides excellent cross-country skiing, running approximately seven miles to the top of the Big Hole Divide and climbing about 1,500 feet. The prairie and surrounding area is open to unlimited snowmobile access during winter. Fishing is available in nearby creeks for rainbow and brook trout, as well as mountain whitefish. The area is home to abundant wildlife including elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, lynx, marten, deer, and black bears.
Directions
From Dillon, take Interstate 15 south for 19 miles, turn right at Clark Canyon Reservoir (west onto Montana Highway 324). Drive 12 miles to Grant, then 7 miles west of Grant at Red Butte turn right (north) onto the Bloody Dick Road #181. Follow the Bloody Dick Road west for approximately 6 miles to the Horse Prairie Guard Station turnoff sign. Follow the Coyote Creek road northwest for 1.75 miles to the Horse Prairie Cabin. In winter, over-the-snow distance to the cabin will vary from 1 to 6 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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