Canyon Creek Cabin
Canyon Creek Cabin is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 45.67502, -112.88787
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-832-3178
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Canyon Creek Cabin
Overview Canyon Creek Cabin is located in the middle of an old mining district. Historic sites that can be explored on foot or on a bike are nearby. A variety of trails exist in the area, as does abundant wildlife. The cabin is a quaint location for guests to enjoy the scenic Pioneer Mountains in southwestern Montana. The cabin is accessible by a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle, depending on conditions. Snowmobiles, skis or snowshoes may be necessary during the months between December and April each year. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation A variety of old roads exist in the area, providing plentiful hiking and biking opportunities. A trail climbs 5 miles up to a group of glacial lakes in the Pioneer Mountains, and can be accessed near the ranch on Forest Road 7401. Charcoal kilns, which date back to mining days, are situated in the area near the cabin, as another point of exploration. Hunting is a popular activity. Canyon Creek is available for fishing. Anglers might see brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout, among other species, in the cold creek. Fishing is also available in the lakes in the area. The trails and roadways provide excellent snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Guests must realize the potential for avalanche danger, and carry and know how to use proper backcountry equipment, including a beacon, shovel and probe while recreating
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 27 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane Fill Station · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 94 designated routes (63 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Creek Cabin | National forest camping area | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Kilns | National forest camping area | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Diapers | National forest camping area | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Moose | National forest camping area | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Quartz Hill 04 | National forest camping area | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Bottom Bouncers | National forest camping area | 2.4 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.