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Best Cabin Camping near Rexford, MT

29 Reviews

Ranger station rentals, fire lookouts, and private cabins provide accommodation options near Rexford, Montana. Heritage Cabin Property features a cabin with shared kitchen, bath, living and dining areas, while Mount Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge offers a fire tower lookout with bunkbeds, table, and stove. Most lookout rentals include propane appliances for heating and cooking, with some providing refrigeration. Yaak Mountain Lookout offers "propane fridge, oven, heater, and lights. It also had a variety of pots/pans/plates/cups/utensils." Basic amenities like outhouses are standard at forest service cabins, though drinking water is rarely available and must be packed in or filtered from nearby sources.

Reservations are essential for all forest service cabins and lookouts, with spots filling quickly during summer months. Webb Mountain Lookout Rental, McGuire Mountain Lookout Rental, and Big Creek Baldy Lookout Rental are drive-accessible options, while others require short hikes. Pet policies vary by location - Upper Ford Cabin allows pets, but Webb Mountain Lookout does not. A reviewer noted that Garver Mountain Lookout is "remote, stunning, and the views go on forever. This is the kind of lookout rental where you can stay for days and not run into another human." Access to some lookouts can be challenging, with Garver Mountain requiring a steep quarter-mile hike.

Most cabins provide basic furnishings but require visitors to bring bedding, water, and food supplies. A well-stocked fuel station with produce is located approximately four miles from Heritage Cabin Property. Some rentals include cooking equipment, while others have minimal provisions. A visitor to Hornet Lookout recommended: "Many precious guests have left small contributions to the cabin, and I would suggest doing the same to keep the tradition going. We left s'mores fixings and plenty of firewood." For those seeking more amenities, Kootenai River Campground offers cabin options with electricity and access to showers and toilets, plus a camp store with basic supplies.

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    1. Heritage Cabin Property

    3 Reviews
    Fortine, MT
    13 miles
    +1 (406) 882-4196

    $25 - $65 / night

    "Located with Kootenai National Forest all around and GNP West entrance just an hour and a half drive, Heritage Cabin and Heritage Park Campground has been the chosen jumping off point for many explorers"

    "The cabin and property are beautiful! The directions are spot on. The bed and pillows are possibly the most comfortable I've ever slept on. There's even a claw-foot tub!"

    2. Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental

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    Rexford, MT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 296-2536

    $45 / night

    3. Upper Ford Cabin Rental

    1 Review
    Rexford, MT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 295-4693

    $75 / night

    "This USFS Cabin rental is perfect for families! The cabin is a former ranger house and is located right next to the river, with horse stalls and plenty of space for parking."

    4. Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental

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    Trego, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 296-2536

    $45 / night

    5. Mt. Wam Lookout Cabin Rental

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    Eureka, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 296-2536

    6. Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental

    1 Review
    Moyie Springs, MT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 295-4693

    $45 / night

    "This is the kind of lookout rental where you can stay for days and not run into another human. (Grizzlies and moose may be a different story though)."

    7. Hornet Lookout

    1 Review
    Polebridge, MT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-3800

    $40 / night

    "This retired Lookout offers views of Glacier Park, Canadian mountain ranges, and most of the Flathead National Forest - on a clear day. We spent one night in the Lookout early this summer."

    8. Kootenai River Campground

    8 Reviews
    Troy, MT
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 295-4090

    "Rest water and electric. Tent sites. Owners are great people. Very helpful for sure. They have a path you can walk down right to the Kootanie river with chairs and picnic tables to sit on. Very nice."

    "Unfortunately, my two year old son didn’t settle for bed easily when camping. I ended up in hotels a couple nights, just because I didn’t want to bother the other campers."

    9. Mt. Baldy-buckhorn Ridge

    2 Reviews
    Moyie Springs, MT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 295-4693

    $55 / night

    "You can drive right up to the base of the fire tower and then do day hikes from the summit (or hike up in winter). The views in all directions are amazing."

    "About a 6 mile hike in to hidden lake, camp on the outskirts but if you want seclusion you will find it here."

    10. Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental

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    Libby, MT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 293-7773

    $55 / night

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29 Reviews of 24 Rexford Campgrounds

  • Sunshine S.
    Aug. 14, 2016

    Upper Ford Cabin Rental

    Upper Ford (Yaak)

    This USFS Cabin rental is perfect for families! The cabin is a former ranger house and is located right next to the river, with horse stalls and plenty of space for parking. Hiking trails, fishing, and great swimming holes are very close by. The cabin is along a road, but traffic isn't a concern as the USFS in the Kootenai aren't busy any time of the year. I believe you can only rent by calling the Kootenai National Forest (Troy District).

  • Emmett S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2025

    Heritage Cabin Property

    The Perfect Base Camp

    Located with Kootenai National Forest all around and GNP West entrance just an hour and a half drive, Heritage Cabin and Heritage Park Campground has been the chosen jumping off point for many explorers. Not only that, the Rooseville border crossing is roughly an hour north so it's a convenient waypoint coming from or going to our Canadian neighbor. There is a nicely stocked fuel station complete with produce, hot case and beer just about four miles away. There are so many destinations for the outdoors folk from swimming and paddleboarding to fishing and mountain biking. The campground consists of a single site which can accommodate a group of up to six people and an RV or Travel Trailer up to 24'. Potable water on site in addition to both 30 & 50amp receptacles. There is even an off leash yard for doggos to run. 

    At the Heritage Cabin guests share the grounds, kitchen, bath, living and dining areas with two rooms upstairs which each have a max occupancy of two people as well as an adjacent one room cabin that has a single bed. There's a fenced yard off the back porch and a large lawn area that sweeps down to a seasonal irrigation creek.

  • Juice B.
    Aug. 29, 2019

    Fairview Ranger Station

    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.

  • Bjorn S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 24, 2020

    Whitefish Bike Retreat

    The Place to Be Seen

    Nearby Whitefish, MT has a growing reputation for fantastic trails, hikes and mountain bike areas, and this full-service oasis takes advantage of all of it.  The $50 per night fee (for the tent sites) comes with a sauna, bike repair and washing station, gift shop, hot showers, laundry, wi-fi, a bike skills area, trails for all levels…all intertwined with the Beaver Lake series of trails and small lakes.  Very kid and pet friendly, a community-building locale.  There's a large lodge for people wanting a roof over their heads.  As another example, if you bike in, they would usually try to make space for you (even if everything was full) and charge $15.  Plus, there are bike trails/easy routes to every other major biking area around Whitefish - Spencer Mountain, Lyon Mountain, Reservoir Lake and Big Mountain Nordic.  I could be nit-picky and say that the camping sites are a little on the small side and crammed together, but there's personality to each one and to the area in general.  Word of caution - reserve in advance!  😯  There was only one campground left on a Sunday evening in June.  The friendly attendant said they can make some exceptions for large groups.

  • P
    Jul. 26, 2022

    Kootenai River Campground

    Great campground

    A very nice small campground. About 2/3 of the sites are full hookups. Rest water and electric. Tent sites. Owners are great people. Very helpful for sure. They have a path you can walk down right to the Kootanie river with chairs and picnic tables to sit on. Very nice. Grounds are clean and tidy. Owners care a lot about their customers. Bathrooms are clean. Showers also clean. Would recommend staying here if your in the area.

  • Stephany H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2025

    Heritage Cabin Property

    Just What The Soul Needs

    I needed to find a last-minute stay because of the rain. Em was fully accommodating. Em is one of the best hosts I have ever had the pleasure of staying with. Em ensured my dogs and I were fully taken care of. The cabin and property are beautiful! The directions are spot on. The bed and pillows are possibly the most comfortable I've ever slept on. There's even a claw-foot tub! Staying here is chicken soup for the soul. Em is detail-oriented and provides everything one needs. I HIGHLY recommend this place.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Heritage Cabin Property

    A place to slowdown and enjoy nature

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  Park Place in Montana has a great quiet spot to bring your camper, setup a tent, or stay in their cabin and enjoy some time away, while also having lakes and other conveniences not too far.  Check them out and share your stay on the Dyrt!

  • Talia H.
    Jul. 9, 2017

    Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental

    Pure

    We stayed here two nights. Excellent views 360*. This lookout was nice because it had a propane fridge, oven, heater, and lights. It also had a variety of pots/pans/plates/cups/utensils. There is a winch on the side of the deck so you don't have to haul things up (like our cooler). Explored the Yaak and Kootenai!

  • J
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Mt. Baldy-buckhorn Ridge

    Fire tower lookout cabin

    You can drive right up to the base of the fire tower and then do day hikes from the summit (or hike up in winter). The views in all directions are amazing. We didn’t go to bed for hours because of stargazing. Pros: backcountry camping but not in a tent, bunkbeds, table, stove, outhouse, wildlife, wildberries, hiking, incredible views. Cons: no water (bring filters/chems).

Guide to Rexford

Cabin rental options around Rexford, Montana include rustic fire lookouts and modern vacation properties. Situated in the Kootenai National Forest near the Canadian border, this remote area offers elevation ranges from 2,100 to 7,700 feet, with many accommodations perched on mountain peaks. Winter access can be limited for high-elevation lookouts, with seasonal roads typically open from late June through October depending on snowpack.

What to do

Riverside activities: Upper Ford Cabin Rental provides direct access to fishing, swimming, and riverside relaxation. According to one visitor, "The cabin is a former ranger house and is located right next to the river, with horse stalls and plenty of space for parking. Hiking trails, fishing, and great swimming holes are very close by."

Mountain exploration: Mt. Baldy-buckhorn Ridge offers day hikes from the summit. "You can drive right up to the base of the fire tower and then do day hikes from the summit (or hike up in winter). The views in all directions are amazing. We didn't go to bed for hours because of stargazing," shares one camper.

Nearby attractions: From Kootenai River Campground, guests can access several natural landmarks. "At their recommendation visited both the Kootenai Falls and Ross Creek Cedars, both very fun and memorable experiences for us and our toddler," notes a reviewer who appreciated the camp store's recommendations.

What campers like

Dark skies: Fire lookouts provide exceptional stargazing opportunities away from light pollution. Mt. Baldy visitors note, "We didn't go to bed for hours because of stargazing," highlighting the benefit of mountain-top accommodations.

Seclusion: Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental offers complete privacy. "This is the kind of lookout rental where you can stay for days and not run into another human. (Grizzlies and moose may be a different story though)," states one reviewer who appreciated the remote setting.

Unexpected amenities: Some cabin rentals offer surprising comforts despite their backcountry locations. At Heritage Cabin Property, guests find thoughtful touches: "The bed and pillows are possibly the most comfortable I've ever slept on. There's even a claw-foot tub! Em is detail-oriented and provides everything one needs."

What you should know

Access challenges: Many lookouts require strenuous approaches. "The hike in is STEEP, but only 0.25 miles and absolutely worth the sweat," notes a Garver Mountain visitor, emphasizing the effort required for panoramic views.

Water limitations: Bring filtration systems for most lookouts and cabins. At Hornet Lookout, "There is no water available at the Lookout or by the trailhead; we filtered water from a small spring/creek that is about a half-mile from the trailhead. I'm not sure if that would be available later in the summer though."

Supply planning: Stock up before arrival as services are limited. Heritage Cabin Property guests note, "There is a nicely stocked fuel station complete with produce, hot case and beer just about four miles away," but many other locations have no nearby services.

Border proximity: Several cabin rentals serve as convenient stopover points for international travelers. Heritage Cabin Property reviewers note, "The Rooseville border crossing is roughly an hour north so it's a convenient waypoint coming from or going to our Canadian neighbor."

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