Horse Prairie Cabin

HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN
HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN
HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN
HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN
HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

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About Horse Prairie Cabin

Horse Prairie Cabin is a fairly large, two-room cabin situated on the edge of beautiful Horse Prairie in the southwestern corner of Montana. Forest service work crews used the cabin for lodging in the past. The cabin is available year-round and provides access to abundant hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling trails. It is equipped with a variety of amenities, providing guests with a somewhat comfortable and adventurous experience in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The cabin is accessible by vehicle, depending on conditions. Excessive snowfall may require skis, snowmobiles or hiking for up to six miles of the route. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

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2026 (Current year)

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

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001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

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Site Details

Up to 4 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews (54)

What Guests Are Saying

Horse Prairie Cabin is a beloved retreat for many, offering a remote location with beautiful views and upscale amenities like solar lighting and a new stove. Guests appreciate the cabin's cleanliness, accessibility, and the outdoor activities available, such as hiking and fishing. While some have raised concerns about wildlife, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
54 reviews
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72.2%
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Daniel R

Verified

December 15, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

5

Cabin was awesome, clean stocked with wood, a new cook stove, easy to find, will definitely be going back again.

Daniel R

Verified

December 15, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

5

Cabin was awesome, clean stocked with wood, a new cook stove, easy to find, will definitely be going back again.

Jennifer B

Verified

June 16, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

4

Easy to find. Cozy cabin. Hard beds. Nice having stove and lights. Found one dead mouse. Heard a bear in the brush below the cabin. Very pretty views. Great intro to FS cabin. If the prairie fever starts affecting your family too bad, there is a prairie stage stop restraunt open 20mins from the cabin.

Jennifer B

Verified

June 16, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

4

Easy to find. Cozy cabin. Hard beds. Nice having stove and lights. Found one dead mouse. Heard a bear in the brush below the cabin. Very pretty views. Great intro to FS cabin. If the prairie fever starts affecting your family too bad, there is a prairie stage stop restraunt open 20mins from the cabin.

Terry T

Verified

December 25, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

5

Third year camping here and it just got better. The addition of the solar lights and the ability to charge things off the solar was amazing. Thank USFS for taking such good care of this cabin!!

Terry T

Verified

December 25, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

5

Third year camping here and it just got better. The addition of the solar lights and the ability to charge things off the solar was amazing. Thank USFS for taking such good care of this cabin!!

Jeni G

Verified

November 25, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

4

The Horse Prairie Cabin is cozy and almost as described. There are 3 bunk beds (6 beds). There is a healthy rodent population with several family members spotted. Left garbage bag out during day and they got into it. The flys were absolutely horrible (we were there in October). I think they hatched with the wood stove going and they’d buzz the ceiling into the night and fall out of the sky onto you. Also, don’t look under the sink. Would also advise bringing cleaning supplies. Pretty obvious not everyone agrees on what clean is. The mop is missing and the floor was disgusting. The wood stove worked pretty good once it was adjusted to keep smoke from coming out the seams of the chimney. Plenty of firewood. No water after September. There was decent cell service with Verizon. Overall, it’s probably pretty typical of Forest Service cabins.

Jeni G

Verified

November 25, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

4

The Horse Prairie Cabin is cozy and almost as described. There are 3 bunk beds (6 beds). There is a healthy rodent population with several family members spotted. Left garbage bag out during day and they got into it. The flys were absolutely horrible (we were there in October). I think they hatched with the wood stove going and they’d buzz the ceiling into the night and fall out of the sky onto you. Also, don’t look under the sink. Would also advise bringing cleaning supplies. Pretty obvious not everyone agrees on what clean is. The mop is missing and the floor was disgusting. The wood stove worked pretty good once it was adjusted to keep smoke from coming out the seams of the chimney. Plenty of firewood. No water after September. There was decent cell service with Verizon. Overall, it’s probably pretty typical of Forest Service cabins.

Matthew H

Verified

November 2, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

5

The Solar system and LED lights was an awesome addition to the cabin this year!

Matthew H

Verified

November 2, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

5

The Solar system and LED lights was an awesome addition to the cabin this year!

Location Horse Prairie Cabin

Address:
420 Barrett Street
Dillon, MT, 59725
United States

Highway access

Horse Prairie Cabin is accessible via Interstate 15, which is approximately 20 miles to the north. From there, travelers can take Highway 324 west for about 21 miles to reach the cabin.

Elevation: 2083 feet

Distance to downtown

45 mi drive to downtown Dillon (about 53 min)

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Last updated: September 10, 2026

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