DRY WOLF CABIN
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 406-236-5511 OR 406-566-2292
- Coordinates
- 47.0164, -110.4981
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conveniently located along Dry Wolf Creek, providing a pleasant setting for anglers, wildlife watchers and hikers. When snow arrives, access on the graveled county road is by four-wheel-drive only. Recreation Anglers seek brook and rainbow trout in Dry Wolf Creek. A variety of horseback riding and hiking trails originate within a few miles of the cabin. Trails for mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders are also in the area. Cross country skiing is popular in winter months. Facilities The cabin is a one-room structure that sleeps five. Amenities include a propane cook stove, propane lights and a wood stove for heat. Firewood is provided and is located in the storage shed near the cabin. DO NOT USE THE SUPPLIED FIREWOOD FOR OUTSIDE FIRES . Dishes, pots, pans and utensils are available, and a vault toilet is located year-round outside. No water or electricity is included. Guests are expected to bring plenty of water for drinking, food and cleaning supplies. Other items to bring: inside lighting, bedding, towels, matches, food, water, garbage bags, a cooler, flashlights, toilet paper and personal necessities. Guest must clean the cabin/toilet completely, pack out all food and trash upon departure. Wood box should be filled before departure.( Click here for more cabin details. ) Pets are not allowed in the cabin, but can be kept outside. Natural Features The cabin is nestled along Dry Wolf Creek at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Dry Wolf Creek is a tributary of the Judith River and flows north for about 40 miles in the Little Belt Mountains. Surrounding peaks include Gibson Peak and Butcherknife Mountain. Nearby Attractions Groceries and fuel may be found in Stanford, approximately 20 miles from the cabin. Bandbox Mountain, about an hour's drive, is a good place to hunt for marine fossils that are more than 100 million years old.
From the USFS.Official page
Is DRY WOLF CABIN free?
No. DRY WOLF CABIN charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to DRY WOLF CABIN?
From Stanford, MT. travel 1 mile northwest on U.S. Highway 87 and take a left(south) onto Dry Wolf Road 251. Go 15 miles and youll see a sign Dry Wolf Station. Turn left onto a short spur into the cabin.
What are the rules at DRY WOLF CABIN?
No pets inside the cabin and no livestock on the cabin grounds.
Nearby
- Dry Wolf Campground2.7 mi
- Many Pines Campground12.2 mi
- Aspen Campground12.9 mi
- JUDITH GUARD STATION15.2 mi
- Judith Station Campground15.2 mi
- KINGS HILL CABIN15.2 mi
- Kings Hill Campground15.3 mi
- Hay Canyon Campground17.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
