Twin Lakes Cabin
Open — Open for reservations from January 1 to April 15 and May 20 to December 31. Winter access requires snowmobiling, skiing, or snowshoeing up to 12 miles from the end of the plowed road.
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
Twin Lakes Cabin was built in the 1920s to house trail crews, smoke chasers, timber cruisers, and grazing inspectors working in the Beaverhead Mountains of western Montana. Located at the base of Hirschy and Jumbo peaks on the shore of Twin Lakes at 7,200 feet elevation, the cabin offers a rustic yet equipped retreat in a heavily wooded evergreen forest. The cabin accommodates up to 6 guests with two bunk beds and two single beds. Summer amenities include electricity and non-potable water, while firewood is provided year-round. Guests must bring their own propane canisters for cooking and pack out all trash, as there is no garbage service. A vault toilet is available on-site. The cabin sits within Twin Lakes Campground, providing access to the 75-acre lake for fishing (trout, arctic grayling, and mountain whitefish) and non-motorized boating. Recreational opportunities abound in every season. Summer and fall bring hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding on trails including the Big Lake Creek Trail and access routes to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Winter transforms the area into snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing terrain. The cabin is accessible by vehicle during summer months via 26 miles of gravel roads from Wisdom. In winter, when Twin Lakes Road is plowed only partway, guests must travel up to 12 miles by snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes to reach the cabin. Wildlife in the area includes elk, moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and black bears.
Directions
From Wisdom, travel south on Highway 278 for approximately 6.5 miles. Turn west at the sign for National Forest access to Twin Lakes. Continue west 8 miles on Twin Lakes Road, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 945 for 4.8 miles. Turn right onto FS Road 183 and follow west 6 miles to Twin Lakes Campground. The cabin is located between campsites 2 and 5.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 689-3243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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