Horse Prairie Cabin
Open year-round via Recreation.gov reservations. Winter access may require skis or snowmobiles for up to six miles depending on snow conditions. Spring runoff may make roads impassable. Drinking water is only available June through September. No garbage service; pack out all trash.
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.
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.
Lost Creek Area - Road Closure
DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILSThe closure applies to approximately 1 mile of NFS Road 78175 where it goes through NFS land in the western edge of Section 14, Township 5 North, Range 11 Wes, as depicted in the attached map.
Delmoe Lake Area/Road Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestButte Ranger DistrictArea/Road Closure
Elkhorn Mine Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
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.
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…
Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Restrictions
A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.
About
Horse Prairie Cabin sits on a sunny hillside overlooking the grassy meadows of Horse Prairie in southwestern Montana. This fairly large, two-room log cabin was originally used by Forest Service work crews and has been converted to a recreation rental. The cabin sleeps up to four on bunk beds with mattresses and is equipped with a wood-burning stove for heat, propane stove and oven for cooking, basic cookware and dishes, and solar-powered lighting. The cabin is available year-round via Recreation.gov reservations. During summer months (June through September), drinking water is available from a hand pump. A vault toilet outhouse is located nearby. Guests must bring their own bedding, toilet paper, food, matches, flashlights, and garbage bags, as there is no trash service. Firewood is provided but not guaranteed. The surrounding area offers excellent recreation opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Nearby creeks hold rainbow and brook trout as well as mountain whitefish. Wildlife in the area includes elk, moose, deer, bighorn sheep, and black bears. Winter visitors should be prepared for challenging access conditions, as snow may require over-snow travel for one to six miles.
Directions
From Dillon, take Interstate 15 south for 19 miles, turn right at Clark Canyon Reservoir onto Montana Highway 324. Drive 12 miles to Grant, then continue 7 miles west to Red Butte. Turn right (north) onto Bloody Dick Road #181 and follow it west for approximately 6 miles to the Horse Prairie Guard Station turnoff sign. Follow Coyote Creek Road northwest for 1.75 miles to the cabin. In winter, over-the-snow distance varies from 1 to 6 miles.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| 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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