Bloody Dick Cabin, named after the English Trapper Richard "Bloody" Leigh, is a small wood frame cabin. Nestled in the evergreens near Reservoir Lake in Southwestern Montana's Bitterroot Mountains - the cabin is available for rental year-round. Popularity peaks during the summer and fall seasons with hikers, ohv enthusiasts, and big game hunters. During spring and winter, the nearby lake freezes promoting ice fishing while several area winter trails offer cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
During the snow free season- the cabin is accessible by passenger vehicle, however some portions are gravel, dirt and rock, making it rough and slow going. Snow conditions limit mobility in the area. Depending on the snow levels, renters may need to travel up to 23 mi by snowmobile or skis to reach the cabin. Renters are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. There is no cell phone coverage in the area.
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The Bloody Dick Cabin is situated in a beautiful and well-maintained setting, with new solar panels and electric lighting enhancing the experience. However, some guests reported issues such as a lack of running water, inadequate cleanliness, and missing basic supplies, which detracted from their stay. Despite these negatives, many appreciated the stunning area and the starry nights.
A very good experience for $20.00/night but at the proposed rate of $55.00/night I doubt I’ll rent it again. The mattress pads are inadequate, the oven doesn’t work, there’s a broken window with plastic covering it, and no screen on the windows. Other then that it’s a beautiful area and a nice outdoor fire pit.
We had a great 4 days at the cabin. We were serenaded every night by sand hill cranes and woken by their call every morning. The cabin is isolated which provides lots of time for quiet reflection. We had a great time exploring the area and even found a secluded lake! Already looking forward to next year!!
Great drive, great location, great cabin, lots of amenities left behind for future guests. We went up the back way from Dillon and got to the 2 mi sign and had to hike in due to snow drifts. It was all worth it.
This was our 4th year using this wonderful cabin. We are very pleased every time. The stove/oven works great and the beds are comfortable. It is a wonderful home base as we fish the creek and explore the surrounding area. We always buy and leave items for the next tenants - people just need to leave the items in the cabin and add more. We’ll be back next year! July, 2020.
We were unable to make it to the cabin. We drove 4 hours from Helena mt and made it to the last 4 mi and couldn’t walk in with a 10 month old baby and a puppy. This is a very important cabin to our family and we love it to the core. We are very disappointed that the snow plow stopped just outside of our area to get to the cabin.
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Location & Directions for Bloody Dick Cabin
420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725 United States
From Dillon, travel south on I-15 for about 19 mi and exit at Clark Canyon Reservoir (Hwy 324). Travel 17 mi west on Highway 324 through Grant, MT. Proceed west and turn north onto Bloody Dick Road/Forest Road 181. Continue about 18 mi followin...
From Dillon, travel south on I-15 for about 19 mi and exit at Clark Canyon Reservoir (Hwy 324). Travel 17 mi west on Highway 324 through Grant, MT. Proceed west and turn north onto Bloody Dick Road/Forest Road 181. Continue about 18 mi following road signs. The Bloody Dick Guard Station is 1/2-mile off FS Road 181. You will have to unlock the double gate and proceed another 1/16 of a mile to the cabin. The combination to the gate is the same as the cabin combination you will recieve in the confirmation letter. Depending on snow conditions, the route may require visitors to ski or snowmobile for 23 mi, from Jackson. Maps may be purchased online at http://www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf or at the Dillon Ranger District - 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725 (406) 683 3900. District hours are 7:30-16:30 mst - Monday through Friday.
The campground is accessible from I-15, which is approximately 19 miles to the north. From there, travelers can take Highway 324 west for about 17 miles before turning onto Bloody Dick Road.