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Fairview Ranger Station

Fairview Ranger Station is located in the Kootenai National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Kootenai Falls and the Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Kootenai National Forest

Overview

This remote cabin was built in 1908 and served as an administration building for the Wolf Creek District of the Blackfeet National Forest. The Blackfeet NF was dissolved in 1935 becoming part of the Kootenai & Flathead NF. Fairview was used as a remote work station until 1980. In 2011 major work was done to restore the cabin and put it on the rental system. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car.

Recreation

Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be enjoyed.

Natural Features

The Fairview Ranger Station is situated near Wolf Creek at an elevation of 2,995 feet within the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. Wolf Creek and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout and big game animals. Wolf Creek has been an important route through history as a trail for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors and railroads.

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Location

Fairview Ranger Station is located in Montana

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Directions

From Libby Montana follow Hwy 37 N for 14 miles to Fisher River Road 763. Turn right and follow for 10 miles; continue straight merging onto Wolf Cr/Fortine Cr road 36 and follow for another 17 miles. The cabin will be on the left.

Address

12557 Hwy 37
Libby, MT 59923

Coordinates

48.3544167 N
115.0383611 W

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Features

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  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed May. 3, 2020

Can’t wait for next time

My family and I stayed here for a week, if you’re looking to get away from it all, this is definitely the place. We can’t wait for our next vacation!

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2019

Great location, nicely restored

Only spent 1 night here in Aug 2019, but it was amazing. The cabin itself is a nicely restored 2 story with kitchen (including gas refrigerator and range) and sleeping space for 6, with folding futon downstairs and 1 full size upstairs across from 2 singles. Nicely fenced in yard gives an extra feeling of security when you hear the bears or wolves at night. There's a nice sized fire ring and plenty of wood in the garage. There was even a bike in the garage. Although unrestored, there are 2 cabins out back, within the yard. One was the original mess hall, and the other was the bunkhouse. Behind those, there's a well made horseshoe tossing area. Gas lights provide plenty of light in the ranger station. Bring your own water and bedding. There's a well kept outhouse, just outside the gated area. Can't wait to return.

  • Review photo of Fairview Ranger Station by Juice B., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Fairview Ranger Station by Juice B., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Fairview Ranger Station by Juice B., August 29, 2019
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