West Fork Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations via Recreation.gov. During winter, the road is plowed only to Teton Pass Ski Resort; the final 3.5 miles require travel by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile. Check-in and check-out at 2:00 p.m.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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
West Fork Cabin is a rustic Forest Service guard station situated on the Rocky Mountain Front Range, a stone's throw from the North Fork Teton River near Mount Werner and Mount Wright. The single-room cabin features a combined kitchen/dining and sleeping area accommodating six guests with two sets of bunk beds and two folding cots. Propane heat and a wood cook stove with limited firewood keep the cabin warm, while a hand pump outside provides potable water year-round. No electricity or refrigeration is available, so guests must bring coolers, lanterns, sleeping bags, and food. A vault toilet is located outside the cabin. Mandatory bear-resistant food storage is required from March 1 through December 15 due to bear activity in the area. Recreation opportunities abound, including hiking, horseback riding, fishing along the North Fork Teton River, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Teton Pass Ski Resort is just 3.5 miles away. During winter, the road is plowed only to the ski area; guests must travel the remaining distance by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile.
Directions
From Highway 89 about 5 miles north of Choteau, go west on Teton Canyon Road, which becomes Forest Development Road 144 at the National Forest boundary. Continue past Teton Pass Ski Resort about 3.5 miles to the road end. The cabin is behind a locked gate on the left just after crossing the bridge. In winter, the road is not plowed beyond the ski area; park in the ski area lot and travel by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 466-5341 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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