A rustic cabin in beautiful rural Montana
Highlights: rustic cabin; dog-friendly; twin bunk beds; next to a creek; picnic table, wood stove, and vault toilet on site; no electricity, plumbing, or water available; may not have cellular service at the site; requires reservation; located about 7 miles up an unpaved road
About the cabin: If you do not mind a little off-roading and live around Hall, MT (or are just driving through Montana on I-90, as we were), this is a great stopping point. If our little Prius could make it here, any car can, and it's definitely worth the visit! The cabin is dog-friendly and is in a private, secluded location, with no neighbors in view. The cabin sits on vast open land with some trees around. It's wonderful to stay here during the summer months, when wild flowers are blooming, birds are singing, the grass is sparkly green, and the endless Montana sky is the purest shade of blue. A reservation is required prior to your stay, so make sure that you plan your trip in advance. The cabin has two twin bunk beds, but you will have to bring your own bedding.
Here's a link to the reservation page:
Getting there: If you are driving to this cabin, DO NOT follow the Google Map directions; we learned this the hard way! Once you get to Hall, MT, go south on US 1 for about 3 miles. Make a left when you see a sign for Douglas Creek Road. This is a forest service road and it is unpaved, so it could potentially be treacherous to drive on in the winter, depending on your vehicle. We were there in July, and our Prius navigated the dirt road just fine. Once you are on the Douglas Creek Road, continue for a little over 7 miles. You will see a big sign for the cabin on your left. Here's the google map of the location:
Our experience: It was about 3 AM when we arrived at the cabin, after getting a bit lost following Google Maps, but it was absolutely worth the visit. The cabin has 4 twin beds (two sets of bunk beds) and a few pieces of furniture. Make sure to bring your own bedding, including pillows. This is a non-electric cabin so the winters might be challenging, but there is a wood stove inside. Since it is located far out into the wilderness, it's extra dark and extra quiet here at night. However, in the morning we were awoken by the moos of hundreds of free-roaming cattle visiting the adjacent creek side; this experience was one of the highlights of our visit.
Our dogs had a BLAST exploring the property in the morning. They had many open acres of land to run around and smell. They also hopped in and out of the creek to get quick drinks and cool off. This experience was in stark contrast to the usual hotel room or Airbnb property that one encounters during a roadtrip. This was a great true-Montana experience, that both relaxed and refreshed us. If you are passing by this area and don't mind not having electricity, we give our highest recommendation for this cabin.
Check this place out and see how you feel. We highly recommend this cabin for an overnight stay, especially if you are travelling with your dog(s). Leave a comment about your experience if you have the chance to stay in this cabin!
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