Weasel Cabin
Open year-round on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations accepted. No fees required. Campers must bring their own water.
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.
About
Built in 1943, Weasel Cabin is a historic Forest Service structure nestled in the Ten Lakes Scenic Area of the Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana. The cabin sits along Weasel Creek and Otter Creek at approximately 4,990 feet elevation, roughly 15 miles northeast of Eureka near the Canadian border. Unlike most Forest Service cabin rentals that require reservations through Recreation.gov, Weasel Cabin operates on a first-come, first-serve basis with no fees. This makes it an appealing option for spontaneous backcountry trips, though visitors should be prepared for basic conditions. The area was impacted by the 2022 Weasel Fire, which burned over 2,500 acres in the vicinity. The Ten Lakes Scenic Area offers over 89 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding, with spectacular alpine lakes and mountain scenery along the Whitefish Mountain ridge. The remote location and primitive facilities make this cabin best suited for experienced backcountry travelers who are self-sufficient.
Directions
From Fortine, travel 3 miles north on US Highway 93 to the junction with Grave Creek Road 114. Turn north on Grave Creek Road and travel 17 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 7108, then follow for 2 miles to Weasel Lake. This provides access to Weasel Cabin.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 296-2536 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Kootenai NF Camping & Cabins | |
| Ten Lakes Scenic Area |
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