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Kootenai National Forest › Cabinet Ranger District › Montana
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Campsite #1 at Bull River Guard Station, MT
$75
Cabin Site #1
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 100 ft | Pull-Through |
| 5 | weak |
1/21
1/23
Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-through parking, 100ft driveway, Accessible, Cabin Site, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@AmyD6769657 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #1
Historically this cabin is amazing! You cannot beat the orchards and actually staying in someones 100 + year old home. The Cedar Forest across from the cabin is a neat walk and the creek is fishable. The cabin isn't "super clean" but you're camping with a roof over your head essentialy. Lots of bugs and bats...but we were spared the mice so that was nice. Cabin needs some dishsoap and cleaning supplies so bring your own. This is just a very cool place to get to stay and be a part of history...priceless!
@KarlW3517562 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #1
Beautiful cabin and gorgeous location!
@JoshuaT7397032 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #1
We absolutely loved our stay here! Definitely isolated and peaceful. Didn't have any issues except finding the resident mouse in the kitchen cabinets, lol.
@AmandaM8429553 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very neat historical cabin! The pictures do not do this cabin justice. Described pretty well- its old and up-kept. Peaceful surroundings. The mosquitoes were not too bad but its early summer still. The outhouse is almost full,However It was stocked well with Tp and the smell was not too bad. Hornet nests were forming in the top corners of outhouse. Furnace , fridge and stovetop burners worked great we didnt use oven- mice sign was all over it! Bottom bed was actually comfortable and had clean plastic mattress protector (queen size)! Clean surfaces well- bring cleaning wipes nothing too harsh as the surfaces are almost all wood! There was signs of mice all over.We set a trap and got two.The cabin had an assortment of dishes and utensils pots/ pans. No cell reception which is perfect!
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #1
The space is beautiful, and the electric in the cabin was nice, but there is no wood-burning stove. I stayed in early May, and the mosquitoes were rough, but nothing hanging around the fire couldn't solve. I'd come back for a winter stay.
@Alexv7794422 · Camped on Jan 22, 2025 at Campsite #1
Our stay at the historic Bull River Cabin was fantastic. Thanks to the Kootenai National Forest for maintaining and making this resource available to the public!
@JosiahB1A0686D · Camped on Jan 13, 2025 at Campsite #1
It's a lovely place to stay. The history is amazing.
@FrancineM95740 · Camped on Jan 4, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great place!
@KimberlyL96241 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #1
Cabin is in a beautiful location. There is an awesome creek across the road. Visitors daily stopping by to check out the historical building. Was happily surprised to see a fridge. Wasps everywhere all day, multiple stings in our group so we stayed inside or far from the cabin during the heat of the day. Lots of biking and hiking opportunities right from cabin. Bull River is very close but need to hike through bushes to access, tributary across the street much more accessible. Both very cold!
@PhillipeG50015 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #1
Another great time at the Bull RIver Cabin, late June there are mosquitoes, bring plenty of bug spray.
@KimberlyC97404 · Camped on Mar 8, 2024 at Campsite #1
Nicely appointed cabin! Beautiful setting and it is fun to read about the history of it.
@ChristyN2E211D · Camped on Nov 19, 2023 at Campsite #1
We really enjoyed our stay. A very nicely stocked kitchen. Make sure to bring mattress covers. The ones on the beds are very stained.
@NancyS9263746 · Camped on Nov 5, 2023 at Campsite #1
The furnace is so loud it kept us all awake most of the night. The windows and doors are absolutely filthy and haven't been cleaned in years. We did basic cleaning but at $75 a night we are entitled to a more sanitary situation.
@NathanC2334492 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #1
Lovingly done historic preservation, complete with period-appropriate furniture. The kitchen is well outfitted with cooking and eating paraphernalia. We re-upped our water supply by boiling water from the nearby East Fork.
Do be aware that there are mice in the cabin. We found no operative traps and didn't think to bring our own. Plan your food storage system accordingly!
Do be aware that there are mice in the cabin. We found no operative traps and didn't think to bring our own. Plan your food storage system accordingly!
@RogerF3989155 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #1
This is a very nice cabin with all amenities available except for drinking water. Otherwise, it was clean and comfortable.
@TonyC5232821 · Camped on May 15, 2023 at Campsite #1
It was great. Very peaceful and quiet. The cabin & grounds well maintained.
@TimD6087971 · Camped on Mar 5, 2023 at Campsite #1
great place to stay. Nice and quite.
@DanaH9105895 · Camped on Feb 10, 2023 at Campsite #1
We had a great stay here! We have a minivan with snow tires and were able to drive all the way up to the cabin on the roads with no issues in mid-February. We stayed with 6 adults/3 couples and each couple was able to have their own room. Cabin had everything we needed for cooking/eating. The heating worked great and we stayed plenty warm at night. Enjoy!
@ToniC9210874 · Camped on Oct 18, 2022 at Campsite #1
Beautiful cabin with every amenity and more! Loved reading the history of the cabin and the old photos. Beautiful location. We will definitely be back!
@AmandaK6014539 · Camped on Sep 16, 2022 at Campsite #1
Place is awesome. Had trash bags and some extra supplies we werent expecting. Bear scat everywhere like 100 ft from the cabin "10"!
@Bernadett27098 · Camped on Jun 21, 2022 at Campsite #1
There are alot of mice in the walls.
Otherwise the area is great!
Otherwise the area is great!
@ShawndaS515225 · Camped on Jun 1, 2022 at Campsite #1
Beautiful! Make sure to bring enough fresh water!! Bed are very comfortable!
Recommend visiting the Ross Creek Cedars while you are there!
Recommend visiting the Ross Creek Cedars while you are there!
@LesleyQ7898086 · Camped on Mar 4, 2022 at Campsite #1
It still is such a wonderful cabin and so nice for the location, beautiful scenery etc. I've rented it 3 times and always had a great time. Warm and relaxing and while most of the time, someone has graciously left some wood for the great fire pit, you wouldn't want to miss out so come prepared if you want to see a sky full of stars while cooking marshmallows.
@howards5966886 · Camped on Feb 22, 2022 at Campsite #1
lots of dog hair on everything. that is the only negative thing about the stay.
@ErinT2760485 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #1
We LOVE this cabin. It’s our fourth or fifth visit.
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