West Fork Cabin
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.8034, -111.8883
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This cabin is located south of Black Butte in the south end of the Gravelly Mountain Range. The cabin is equipped with 1 bunkbed and 1 single bed. There is a wood stove with firewood available for heat when needed. There is a propane cook stove and lantern. There is no water at this site, so be sure to bring your own or a water filter to draw from the nearby spring.
From the USFS.Official page
Is West Fork Cabin free?
No. West Fork Cabin charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to West Fork Cabin?
From Ennis, travel 34 miles south on US Highway 287 to West Fork Rest Area. Turn right onto West Fork road #209 traveling two miles. Turn right onto Standard Creek road #237. Stay on this route for approximately 18.5 miles to 4-way junction. (You will pass Black Butte Cabin a half mile before junction). Turn left on Gravelly Range road #290 and travel 10.5 miles to West Fork turnoff, near a small rest area. Turn left and travel 3/4 mile to cabin.In the summer, access is by road. In the winter, up to 30 miles of snowmobile or ski travel is required. Contact the district office at 406-682-4253 for detailed directions.
What are the rules at West Fork Cabin?
Water is not available, although can be filtered from nearby spring. Vault toilet available. Come prepared with items needed for a comfortable stay in a remote location.
Nearby
- Vigilante Rental Cabin15.2 mi
- Beaver Creek Cabin27.2 mi
- Bear Creek Cabin29.3 mi
- Bear Creek Bunkhouse29.4 mi
- Eldridge Rental Cabin33.7 mi
- Yellow Mule35.0 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.
