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.
My wife, daughters and I spent Father's Day weekend here. It was great! We went on hikes, saw a cow and calf moose, several antelopes, and had a fire outside and enjoyed the outdoors. We drove to a mountain lake and enjoyed some fly fishing. Overall, it was a great experience! My wife was concerned about mice, but we didn't see any mice droppings or any evidence of the little vermin, so all were happy!
We visited in July and it was easily accessible with my subaru. The propane stove/oven and solar lights are very nice as well as the clearly new-ish vault toilet. We did see a mouse upon entering and were sure to store our food and had no problems. I absolutely loved how remote it is and the views are incredible. As other reviewers have mentioned there are 3 sets of bunk beds, so this cabin can accommodate 6 easily despite what the listing states.
We thoroughly enjoyed our one nite stay. It was nice to sit out on the log benches and watch the sky. The cabin was really upscale! loved the solar lighting... we took a walk up some of the roads to a vantage point and got great views... we liked reading the log about other people's visits..
We have been coming to Horse Prairie for 11 years now. It has served us well as a real 'out-of-the-way' place to connect with each other and explore. We did not mind when the nightly rental fee tripled a few years ago with some new amenities (12v lights replaced propane ones, new coat of poly on the floor, new stove), but the past couple of years the attention to the cabin by the forest/district has really fallen off. The volume of mouse droppings and the stench of decaying mice might be enough to have us looking elsewhere after this visit. I 100% realize this might be a product of the drastic cuts to the workforce, but it is just becoming untenable.
Cabin is a pretty awesome shelter. Wood stove is great, solar powered lights are excellent, and the cold water with sink is another welcomed amenity. The only complaint we had was the astonishing number of flies in the outhouse, and moths in the cabin. It was a literal infestation of bugs. No mice to be seen though. Also a bit of an annoyance having the back door as the only exterior accessible door.
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.