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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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.
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.
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.
Nice cabin. Road was good all the way up, plenty of firewood & propane for the stove. No water this time of year, just be sure to bring your own.
Thanks USFS!
Nice cabin. Road was good all the way up, plenty of firewood & propane for the stove. No water this time of year, just be sure to bring your own.
Thanks USFS!
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Location & Directions for Horse Prairie Cabin
420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725 United States
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...
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 the junction with Forest Road 7340 (Coyote Creek Road). Continue about 2 mi to the cabin.
In winter, over-the-snow distance to the cabin will vary from 1 to 6 mi. Maps may be purchased at the Dillon Ranger District 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725 - Monday through Friday from 7:30-16:30 mst. Or using a computer - http://www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf (mobile map applications are available).
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.