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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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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  • 4 guests

Site Details

Up to 4 guests
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Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews

56 reviews

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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.

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4.5

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Amy B

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February 28, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

BEWARE! FS doesn't stock the woodpile.
We enjoyed our stay for one night and two days at this cabin. It was very clean and no sign of rodents, despite reportings of such in the log book. Only 1.4 mi ski into this sweet cabin. The landscape is beautiful! We had high winds when we xc skied in, pulling sleds behind us. I had called the ranger station ahead of time to learn about road conditions. Fortunately, I asked about wood also. The FS person told me that the wood was low and we'd need to bring our own. (WHAT? I've never experienced this in all of my cabin rentals). We brought our own firewood, but because of cold and high winds, we burned thru it and left a day early.

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Amy B

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February 28, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

BEWARE! FS doesn't stock the woodpile.
We enjoyed our stay for one night and two days at this cabin. It was very clean and no sign of rodents, despite reportings of such in the log book. Only 1.4 mi ski into this sweet cabin. The landscape is beautiful! We had high winds when we xc skied in, pulling sleds behind us. I had called the ranger station ahead of time to learn about road conditions. Fortunately, I asked about wood also. The FS person told me that the wood was low and we'd need to bring our own. (WHAT? I've never experienced this in all of my cabin rentals). We brought our own firewood, but because of cold and high winds, we burned thru it and left a day early.

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Douglas F

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November 13, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

Overall, good stay.
Would ask FS to update the web descriptions to be more accurate on what is provided at cabin (6 bunks, not 4; Propane provided so don't bring as indicated, and any other differences).
Cabin plenty warm for late October, wood adequate but some pretty gnarly. Trapped 4 deer mice while there so be Hanta aware-
BTW, phone service was excellent on Verizon and even my AT&T prepaid.

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Douglas F

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November 13, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

Overall, good stay.
Would ask FS to update the web descriptions to be more accurate on what is provided at cabin (6 bunks, not 4; Propane provided so don't bring as indicated, and any other differences).
Cabin plenty warm for late October, wood adequate but some pretty gnarly. Trapped 4 deer mice while there so be Hanta aware-
BTW, phone service was excellent on Verizon and even my AT&T prepaid.

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Dwayne M

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July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

Road going up was very rough. Place is beautiful and running water in the sink is very nice. Antelope in the yard and gophers all over. Also, thank you to whoever left the bottle of Pendleton. It was much appreciated. 😉

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Dwayne M

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July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

Road going up was very rough. Place is beautiful and running water in the sink is very nice. Antelope in the yard and gophers all over. Also, thank you to whoever left the bottle of Pendleton. It was much appreciated. 😉

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Steven T

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June 12, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

We had a great time at the cabin. It was nice to be able to find a cabin to sleep 6. The only thing that was a bummer was that the water wasn't turned on.

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Steven T

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June 12, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

We had a great time at the cabin. It was nice to be able to find a cabin to sleep 6. The only thing that was a bummer was that the water wasn't turned on.

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Sam O

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March 2, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

This is a very well-appointed FS Cabin in a remote area of the Beaverheads. You will need alternate modes of transportation the reach the cabin in winter/spring. It is a mile+ uphill road to the cabin from the nearest plowed road.

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Sam O

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March 2, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HORSE PRAIRIE CABIN

This is a very well-appointed FS Cabin in a remote area of the Beaverheads. You will need alternate modes of transportation the reach the cabin in winter/spring. It is a mile+ uphill road to the cabin from the nearest plowed road.

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Location & Directions for Horse Prairie Cabin

420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725 United States

Elevation: 2,083 ft

Getting There

From Dillon, travel south on Interstate 15 for about 20 mi, to Highway 324. Cross the Clark Canyon Reservoir Dam and travel west on Highway 324 for about 21 mi. At Red Butte, continue west on Forest Road 181 (Bloody Dick Road) for about 6 mi to th...

Nearest town

Dillon, MT - 45 mi

About 53 min to downtown

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.

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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