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47 reviews
The Black Butte Cabin is a well-kept and clean accommodation with beautiful views and close proximity to hiking trails. Guests appreciated the serene location and the wildlife sightings, such as a bull moose. However, there were some minor concerns regarding signs of mice and potential issues with local wildlife chewing on car wires.
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July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
The cabin was well-kept, and in a beautiful location. Didn’t see any mice, but there was sign under the lower mattresses. Saw a bull moose on the way in. Watch out for a moments chewing wires under the hood of your car.
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February 13, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
The cabin was clean, comfortable. A good size for four people. The wood stove keeps the cabin warm. There was no odor or sign of rodent activity. Staying at the cabin provided great access to the area. We would stay here again.
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February 13, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
The cabin was clean, comfortable. A good size for four people. The wood stove keeps the cabin warm. There was no odor or sign of rodent activity. Staying at the cabin provided great access to the area. We would stay here again.
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October 20, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
Good cabin. Bigger than I expected. Can fit 4 comfortably. Has 2 sets of bunkbeds.
Got an earlier storm and woke up to 6" of drifting snow. Needed to chain up to grt out and had to saw through a cpl of trees that came down across the road that night with the wind and snow load.
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October 20, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
Good cabin. Bigger than I expected. Can fit 4 comfortably. Has 2 sets of bunkbeds.
Got an earlier storm and woke up to 6" of drifting snow. Needed to chain up to grt out and had to saw through a cpl of trees that came down across the road that night with the wind and snow load.
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August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
The cabin was clean and stocked with basics. It does have a mouse odor but that is expected. The best part of Black Butte cabin is the location. It sits near the “ridge road” that runs for miles along the top of Gravely mountain. Monster views. The road is in good condition for ATVs and most vehicles. If you are hiking, biking, or on an ATV beware of the big white dogs that guard the sheep herds.
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August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
The cabin was clean and stocked with basics. It does have a mouse odor but that is expected. The best part of Black Butte cabin is the location. It sits near the “ridge road” that runs for miles along the top of Gravely mountain. Monster views. The road is in good condition for ATVs and most vehicles. If you are hiking, biking, or on an ATV beware of the big white dogs that guard the sheep herds.
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August 1, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
My son and I really enjoyed our evening at your beautiful cabin. We stayed at Wall Creek last year. They are both clean and well stocked. The night sky at Black Butte was absolutely amazing.
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August 1, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
My son and I really enjoyed our evening at your beautiful cabin. We stayed at Wall Creek last year. They are both clean and well stocked. The night sky at Black Butte was absolutely amazing.
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July 15, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BLACK BUTTE CABIN
Had a great night at the cabin! One of the cleanest forest service cabins we’ve ever seen!
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5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729 United States
Elevation: 2,722 ft
Black Butte cabin is located one quarter mile from the junction of Forest Service roads FS290, FS1012 and FS237. From Ennis, travel south on US Highway 287 for about 32 mi to the West Fork Rest Area. Turn right onto West Fork Road/Forest Road 20...
Black Butte cabin is located one quarter mile from the junction of Forest Service roads FS290, FS1012 and FS237. From Ennis, travel south on US Highway 287 for about 32 mi to the West Fork Rest Area. Turn right onto West Fork Road/Forest Road 209 and continue for about 2 mi. Turn right onto Standard Creek Road/Forest Road 237 and travel 18 mi to the cabin. This is the easiest option by snowmobile. Maps may be purchased by calling the Madison Ranger District.
Another option is to take MT287 southwest of Ennis, toward Virginia City, about 2 mi to the Varney Road, which will lead to the Gravelly Range Road FS290, total distance about 40 mi. A third option is south of Alder, up the Ruby River on Centennial Road, FS100. From FS100, travellers can reach the Gravelly Range Road FS290 from Warm Springs Road FS163, Cottonwood Road FS1012 or Eureka Basin Road FS347.
All roads in the Gravelly Range are closed to wheeled motorized use from April 1 through June 30. Over snow vehicles are permitted December 2 through May 15. Snow can make the cabin inaccessible by vehicle in late October and November.
Black Butte Cabin is accessible via US Highway 287, which is approximately 32 miles from Ennis. Other access options include Montana Highway 287 and various Forest Service roads.
The closest entrance is: West Entrance
Approximate drive: 49.2 mi · over 1 hr (84 min)
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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Population: 777
Nearby city: Bozeman, MT
Approx. 65 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 4,941 ft
Ennis, MT
