Moose Lake Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. The last 200 yards to the cabin is not regularly plowed in winter; guests should expect to walk or ski/snowmobile this final stretch during snowy months. The access road (Moose Lake Road/FR 5106) is plowed in winter but conditions vary.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 6:45PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD... The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 110 and 111. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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
About
Moose Lake Cabin is a historic one-room cabin built in 1917 for use as a Forest Service work station, nestled at the edge of an open meadow in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Located about 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana, the cabin sits on the Middle Fork of Rock Creek near the nearly 250-square-mile Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. The Middle Fork flows about 100 yards behind the cabin, providing easy access to excellent brook and cutthroat trout fishing. The cabin sleeps up to four people on two sets of bunk beds with mattress pads. Amenities include a wood-burning stove for heat, a two-burner Coleman stove for cooking, full kitchen utensils and cookware, a battery-powered LED lantern, and basic cleaning supplies. Drinking water is available from a hand pump, though it may freeze in extreme cold. A vault toilet is located nearby, and a fenced horse pasture is available for equestrians at no additional charge. Recreation opportunities abound year-round. Summer brings hiking and horseback riding on trails into the wilderness, hunting, and fishing. Winter visitors enjoy snowmobiling on groomed routes from nearby Copper Creek campground, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Georgetown Lake and Discovery Ski Area are a short drive away, and the town of Philipsburg offers restaurants, shops, a microbrewery, and the famous Sweet Palace candy store.
Directions
From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for about 7 miles to the junction with Skalkaho Highway/Highway 38. Turn right onto Highway 38 and continue west for about 9 miles, then turn left onto Moose Lake Road/Forest Road 5106. Travel another 9 miles to the cabin. In winter, the final quarter-mile may require walking, skiing, or snowmobiling.
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 | $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 | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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