Racetrack Cabin

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana

Overlanding score
70/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
tent, rv
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

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About Racetrack Cabin

Overview

Racetrack Cabin is a rustic one room log cabin located along Racetrack Creek in the Flint Range of western Montana, near the Continental Divide. The cabin is remotely located and was built to house miners in the 1930s. It was later donated to the Forest Service and refurbished for use by the public.

Guests will be in for a true remote cabin experience with plenty of opportunities for exploration and no distractions from cellular or internet service. There are several motorized and non-motorized trails in the area that lead to scenic lake basins and sweeping views of the surrounding area. Some of the lakes and streams in the area offer excellent fishing.Access to the cabin requires a vehicle with high clearance in the summer months and over the snow travel in the winter months. This is an extremely primitive forest road, be prepared to deal with ruts, downed trees and washouts. Road is impassible to wheeled vehicles in winter. Guests need to plan for cross-country skiing or snowmobiling 6-8 miles one-way to reach the cabin during during winter months. It is recommended that guests obtain a map and call the Pintler Ranger Station if unfamiliar with the area.

Recreation

The area offers many opportunities for exploration, relaxation, and enjoying the natural environment.

Trout fishing is popular in the nearby creek, and the mountain lakes in the vicinity.

Access to the lakes requires hiking, biking, or riding an OHV. Hunting is also popular in areas around the cabin.

Some trails are not open to all OHVs, and the travel map should be checked prior to arrival.

Source: Recreation.gov

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