Weasel Cabin
Open year-round on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations accepted. No fees required. Campers must bring their own water.
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
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.
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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