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Campsite #1 at Black Butte Cabin, MT
$45
Cabin Site #1
| 4 people | |
| 0 | good |
7/12
7/15
Campsite #1 Features: Back-In parking, Cabin Site
Campsite Reviews (20)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 55% |
| 4 star | | 30% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 15% |
@RandalP5E161B5 · Camped on Jan 25, 2024 at Campsite #1
The cabin was clean, comfortable. A good size for four people. The wood stove keeps the cabin warm. There was no odor or sign of rodent activity. Staying at the cabin provided great access to the area. We would stay here again.
@DonP9017789 · Camped on Oct 11, 2023 at Campsite #1
Good cabin. Bigger than I expected. Can fit 4 comfortably. Has 2 sets of bunkbeds. Got an earlier storm and woke up to 6" of drifting snow. Needed to chain up to grt out and had to saw through a cpl of trees that came down across the road that night with the wind and snow load.
@DonH9665943 · Camped on Jul 27, 2023 at Campsite #1
The cabin was clean and stocked with basics. It does have a mouse odor but that is expected. The best part of Black Butte cabin is the location. It sits near the ridge road that runs for miles along the top of Gravely mountain. Monster views. The road is in good condition for ATVs and most vehicles. If you are hiking, biking, or on an ATV beware of the big white dogs that guard the sheep herds.
@KarenS4720852 · Camped on Jul 16, 2023 at Campsite #1
My son and I really enjoyed our evening at your beautiful cabin. We stayed at Wall Creek last year. They are both clean and well stocked. The night sky at Black Butte was absolutely amazing.
@MeredithJF9056 · Camped on Jul 6, 2023 at Campsite #1
Had a great night at the cabin! One of the cleanest forest service cabins we’ve ever seen!
@ChrisA7717145 · Camped on Mar 21, 2023 at Campsite #1
Great spot to stay for a snowmobile trip. Nice bunks with a pad. Wood stove with wood stocked. And plenty of amenities like lanterns, cook stove and dishes. Will definitely be back
@JimT5716537 · Camped on Feb 10, 2023 at Campsite #1
Didn't get a chance to go my son ghosted me. So hopefully next year we can make it work.
@LeeB7982328 · Camped on Jan 29, 2023 at Campsite #1
One of our favorite cabins! Beautiful scenery. Love Black Butte mountain down the road-a must see. Awesome snowmobiling trip there
@EricT9136113 · Camped on Sep 23, 2022 at Campsite #1
This was the best of the three Guard Stations I have rented. Consider bringing fly paper, as flies appeared inside, as if spontaneously generated. No big deal, as there were two fly swatters. I could hear mice, but saw none. I used ear-plugs to sleep. The wood burning stove warms the place to almost too warm or I just don't know what I am doing. Be aware that you can't park right at the door to preserve the patch of fenced grass in front. Pit toilet is a walk, but not overly far. On the moon-less night I was there, I couldn't see my hand in front of face. It was darker than dark. Do not hesitate to stay here, it's fantastic.
@leslies1712646 · Camped on Jul 6, 2022 at Campsite #1
A clean cabin at the edge of alpine glory--wildflowers everywhere, and beautiful rocky bluffs to climb and view. This cabin was very well kept, with new bunk pads and chinking, screened in shelving, a nice fire ring with plenty of dead pine wood to gather nearby. Wilderness--it's in there a ways--but accessible for the patient. We did not need to use the wood stove for heat, but it was well-stocked with kindling. Very private.
@RachelG3412840 · Camped on Aug 8, 2021 at Campsite #1
This was our second trip to the cabin. It was wonderful. The hike to black butte is beautiful and the cabin is always clean! This was a great way to unplug family and catch up!
@RachelG381 · Camped on Aug 8, 2021 at Campsite #1
This was our second trip to the cabin. It was wonderful. The hike to black butte is beautiful and the cabin is always clean! This was a great way to unplug family and catch up!
@JustinT439 · Camped on Oct 8, 2020 at Campsite #1
We had a really good time at Black butte cabin me and my dad have passed it many of times and have always wanted to stay so we made the decision to camp there this year we had a great time and seeing a lot of wildlife.
@JustinT9877195 · Camped on Oct 8, 2020 at Campsite #1
We had a really good time at Black butte cabin me and my dad have passed it many of times and have always wanted to stay so we made the decision to camp there this year we had a great time and seeing a lot of wildlife.
@erich257 · Camped on Aug 14, 2020 at Campsite #1
Beautiful setting for a cabin! Sits high above an open meadow with stream and has views of mountains and buttes in the distance. We did some hiking at the Wolverine basin and hiked up toward Freezeout mountain - quite lovely, but you'll have to use a map and navigational skills as the trail to Freezeout is not well marked and is not visible in the grass. The cabin is also near access to the Black Butte which can be climbed (we'll have to do it next time).
The cabin itself is large enough inside for 4 people to sleep and eat comfortably. Here are a couple of caveats:
1. There is no food prep/cooking table - only the dining table. It would be worth your while to bring along a camping table.
2. The 2-burner portable camp stove looked like it had been dropped and was completely covered with grease. It worked - boiled our water - and we got a lot of the grease off, but you might be better off bringing your own.
There was some traffic the weekend we went, but it wasn't terribly distracting. The outhouse across the street was used occasionally by nearby camping parties and also served as a turn-around point for trucks and ATVs.
The road there was quite rutted and rocky in spots, particularly the last 5 miles or so. Should be able to get a passenger vehicle through, but take it slow.
The cabin itself is large enough inside for 4 people to sleep and eat comfortably. Here are a couple of caveats:
1. There is no food prep/cooking table - only the dining table. It would be worth your while to bring along a camping table.
2. The 2-burner portable camp stove looked like it had been dropped and was completely covered with grease. It worked - boiled our water - and we got a lot of the grease off, but you might be better off bringing your own.
There was some traffic the weekend we went, but it wasn't terribly distracting. The outhouse across the street was used occasionally by nearby camping parties and also served as a turn-around point for trucks and ATVs.
The road there was quite rutted and rocky in spots, particularly the last 5 miles or so. Should be able to get a passenger vehicle through, but take it slow.
@EricH5653683 · Camped on Aug 14, 2020 at Campsite #1
Beautiful setting for a cabin! Sits high above an open meadow with stream and has views of mountains and buttes in the distance. We did some hiking at the Wolverine basin and hiked up toward Freezeout mountain - quite lovely, but you'll have to use a map and navigational skills as the trail to Freezeout is not well marked and is not visible in the grass. The cabin is also near access to the Black Butte which can be climbed (we'll have to do it next time).
The cabin itself is large enough inside for 4 people to sleep and eat comfortably. Here are a couple of caveats:
1. There is no food prep/cooking table - only the dining table. It would be worth your while to bring along a camping table.
2. The 2-burner portable camp stove looked like it had been dropped and was completely covered with grease. It worked - boiled our water - and we got a lot of the grease off, but you might be better off bringing your own.
There was some traffic the weekend we went, but it wasn't terribly distracting. The outhouse across the street was used occasionally by nearby camping parties and also served as a turn-around point for trucks and ATVs.
The road there was quite rutted and rocky in spots, particularly the last 5 miles or so. Should be able to get a passenger vehicle through, but take it slow.
The cabin itself is large enough inside for 4 people to sleep and eat comfortably. Here are a couple of caveats:
1. There is no food prep/cooking table - only the dining table. It would be worth your while to bring along a camping table.
2. The 2-burner portable camp stove looked like it had been dropped and was completely covered with grease. It worked - boiled our water - and we got a lot of the grease off, but you might be better off bringing your own.
There was some traffic the weekend we went, but it wasn't terribly distracting. The outhouse across the street was used occasionally by nearby camping parties and also served as a turn-around point for trucks and ATVs.
The road there was quite rutted and rocky in spots, particularly the last 5 miles or so. Should be able to get a passenger vehicle through, but take it slow.
@DwayneM232 · Camped on Jul 25, 2020 at Campsite #1
Constant traffic screaming by. It is like living beside an interstate highway.
@DwayneM6159284 · Camped on Jul 25, 2020 at Campsite #1
Constant traffic screaming by. It is like living beside an interstate highway.
@MarkN755 · Camped on Aug 18, 2019 at Campsite #1
Black Butte cabin was a wonderful experience, nice cabin, peaceful, quiet, beautiful scenery, would love to stay there again
@ForrestC126 · Camped on Aug 8, 2019 at Campsite #1
Love this cabin for many reasons. Can not wait to go back.
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