Axolotl Cabin
Axolotl Cabin is a BLM campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 45.24056, -111.87139
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fish Hatchery, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-683-8000
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Axolotl Cabin
Overview The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online. Axolotl Cabin is located approximately 14 miles southwest of Ennis, Montana, in the foothills of the Gravelly Range. The cabin provides access to a variety of outdoor recreational activities and breathtaking views as it peers over the Madison Valley. The cabin is at an elevation of about 7,000 feet and is adjacent to Axolotl Lakes Wilderness Study Area. Recreation Recreation opportunities abound in the surrounding area including numerous small lakes for angling, paddling, and relaxation, and excellent areas for hiking, wildlife viewing, and horseback riding. The world famous Madison River winds through the valley below, with abundant scenery all around. Facilities The cabin sleeps a maximum of seven people. There is a full bed, a full-size fold out futon and two single bunkbeds. No bedding is provided. The cabin amenities run off of both solar and propane. The lights and refrigerator operate off solar power and can be subject to outages. The stove/oven operates off propane; please read directions of how to operate!! There is also a BBQ, wood stove, fireplace, and outdoor fire pit. Non-potable water available; please treat. One small corral near the cabin can accommodate two horses. You are required to bring your own certified weed seed-free feed; no grazing is allowed. Natural Features Axolotl salamanders exist in a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 118 designated routes (65 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rambling Moose campground | Private campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Madison River Fishing Access | Private campground | 10 mi | — | — |
| Ennis RV Park | RV park | 11 mi | — | — |
| Koa Kamp | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Warm Springs Dispersed Site | National forest camping area | 14 mi | — | — |
| Bear Creek Campground | National forest campground | 16 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.