Dry Wolf Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack in-pack out' facility
- No water, electricity or sewer hookups
- Cell phone reception is unreliable
- Firewood is provided for wood stove only; please restock firewood box prior to departure
- Collect downed, dead wood for campfire firewood
- Pets are NOT allowed in the cabin at any time. Pets are to be leashed on a six-foot or less leash or kenneled outside of the rental building if desired. Users are responsible for removing all pet food and droppings from rental site prior to departure.
- No camping units permitted at cabin site
Visitors must clean cabin prior to departure; a fee will be charged if extra clean-up is needed. Check out time 11:00 AM.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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109 CENTRAL AVE. P.O. BOX 484 STANFORD MT 59479
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-236-5511 OR 406-566-2292
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Stanford, Montana, go a mile northwest on US 87, then turn left on County Road 251 (Dry Wolf Road). Continue for 15 miles and look for a sign to Dry Wolf Station. Turn left onto short parking spur of the cabin site.
