Established Camping
Upper Ford Cabin Rental
Upper Ford Cabin Rental is located in the Kootenai National Forest, featuring forested terrain with nearby rivers and mountains. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore Kootenai Falls and the Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area, both accessible within a short distance.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Kootenai National Forest
Overview
The Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car. Several amenities are provided, but guests will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear.
Recreation
Fishing in the Yaak River and nearby streams can yield a variety of trout, as well as kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, large scale sucker and long nose dace. Big game hunting is also possible in the area. Northwest Peaks Scenic Area, which is located in the very northwest corner of the Yaak Area, offers several hiking trails. Equestrian trails are near the cabin. Winter brings skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing opportunities for all experience levels.
Natural Features
The cabin is situated on the slope of Clark Mountain in the Purcell Range above the Yaak River drainage. The Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout. The Yaak area is heavily forested and features several lakes scattered at varying elevations. The area is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk, deer and a variety of smaller mammals and birds (bear safety).
Location
Upper Ford Cabin Rental is located in Montana
Directions
From Troy, Montana, take US Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 30 miles north to the town of Yaak. Follow Yaak 92 approximately 7 miles to the junction with Upper Ford Road 8025, stay to the right. The cabin is approximately 300 yards from this junction and is located on the right-hand side of the road.
Address
12858 US HWY. 2
Troy, MT 59935-8750
Coordinates
48.9065194 N
115.6611944 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 25 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 2 hrs 55 min from Spokane
- 3 hrs 45 min from Missoula
- 4 hrs 20 min from Lewiston
