Rock hounding and fossil hunting enthusiasts will find Dry Wolf Cabin positioned within places to camp around Lewis & Clark National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service with advance reservations available. The cabin features a propane stove for cooking and a wood stove for heating during colder months. A nearby creek provides water access, though campers can also access potable water from a well and spring at a campground located a few miles up the road. Activities include hiking to a small waterfall and swimming in the creek. Pet owners should note that animals are not permitted at this location.
Description
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundDry Wolf Cabin is located in Montana
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.
Address
109 CENTRAL AVE. P.O. BOX 484
stanford, MT 59479
Coordinates
47.0163889 N
110.4980556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 1 hr 58 min from Great Falls, MT
- 3 hrs 9 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 18 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 33 min from Bozeman, MT
