Rillway Cabin
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Season
- May 1 to December 1
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 46.3331, -111.2122
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Locatednear a moss-covered canyon wall, with a charming creek splashing through the backyard, Rillway Cabin offers a unique setting in scenic Deep Creek Canyon. The cabin is accessible yearlong off Highway #12. It contains the following amenities: fireplace insert, propane lanterns, propane cook stove, table and chairs, three bunk beds with mattresses, silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans, firewood, axe, shovel, bucket, outhouse and cleaning supplies. The cabin does NOT have electricity, or running water.Bring your own drinking water, sleeping bags, warm clothes, food and flashlight. Also planto bring one or two small propane cylinders to use in the lanterns or propane stove.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Rillway Cabin free?
No. Rillway Cabin charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
When is Rillway Cabin open?
The season on record runs May 1 to December 1. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Rillway Cabin?
This cabin is located at the 14 mile marker on Montana Highway 12, east of Townsend, Montana. From the 4-way stop in Townsend, turn east. Follow the road 14 miles and watch for the Rillway Cabin sign along the right side of the highway. Please note, due to a concern for sight distance on the highway, only right turns are allowed when departing the cabin.
What are the rules at Rillway Cabin?
Right turn out of the cabin - if you must go west, drive down Highway 12 for a short distance and use the turnaround.
Nearby
- Thompson Sta.12.8 mi
- Eagle Guard Station Cabin25.3 mi
- Battle Ridge35.2 mi
- Crandall Cabin40.0 mi
- Monument Pk Lookout46.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
