Racetrack Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. High-clearance 4x4 vehicle required for the last 4 miles of rough road. Winter access requires skiing or snowmobiling 10-14 miles from the end of plowed road. Pack out all trash.
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
Racetrack Cabin is a rustic one-room log cabin situated along Racetrack Creek on the east side of the Flint Creek Range in western Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Originally constructed in the 1930s to house miners, the cabin was later donated to the Forest Service and refurbished for recreational use. At 6,300 feet elevation near the Continental Divide, guests can expect a true backcountry experience with no cellular or internet service. The cabin accommodates up to four people on two sets of bunk beds and includes a wood stove for heating and cooking, a two-burner propane stove, basic kitchen utensils, table and chairs, and a battery-powered lantern. An outhouse with vault toilet is located outside. Guests must bring their own drinking water, bedding, propane bottles, D batteries, and all personal supplies. Firewood is usually provided but not guaranteed. Recreational opportunities include trout fishing in Racetrack Creek and nearby alpine lakes, hiking to the Pozega Lakes via a trailhead half a mile past the cabin, wildlife viewing for deer, elk, and blue grouse, and winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The last four miles of road are extremely rough with large rocks and ruts, requiring a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle. In winter, the road is not plowed and guests must travel 10-14 miles via skis or snowmobile.
Directions
From Deer Lodge, travel south on Interstate 90 for about 11 miles to the Racetrack exit 195. Turn west and drive about 1 mile, then turn south and continue less than a mile to Forest Service Road 160. Turn west onto Road 169 and continue about 16 miles. Allow at least 30 minutes to travel the last 4 miles due to extremely rough road conditions.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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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