About Vigilante Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
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Reviews (72)
What Guests Are Saying
The Vigilante Cabin is praised for its suitability during muzzleloader season, with guests expressing a desire to return. However, issues such as the lack of potable water, inadequate window screens, and concerns about the new wood stove's heating efficiency were noted. Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the cabin's amenities, despite some challenges.
What Guests Are Saying
The Vigilante Cabin is praised for its suitability during muzzleloader season, with guests expressing a desire to return. However, issues such as the lack of potable water, inadequate window screens, and concerns about the new wood stove's heating efficiency were noted. Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the cabin's amenities, despite some challenges.
Review Summary
David K
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
We usually come for rifle season and live in a tent for 3 weeks, The cabin was absolutely perfect for muzzleloader season, definitely would use the cabin again.
David K
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
We usually come for rifle season and live in a tent for 3 weeks, The cabin was absolutely perfect for muzzleloader season, definitely would use the cabin again.
David K
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
We usually come for rifle season and live in a tent for 3 weeks, The cabin was absolutely perfect for muzzleloader season, definitely would use the cabin again.
DAVE B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Was advertised that there was potable water there-- it was shut down, as was the water at the nearby campground, so we had to find a spring, and filter all of it. We expect a partial refund for this, but "good luck on that one", I suppose.
No screen on back window (to get some cross ventilation), but we luckily brought some of our own to cover the window to open it. Screen door had an inch gap on top and side, letting bugs in, and screens on windows were not attached, so they fell out. Yes, propane oven worked well, as did the solar-powered lighting, which was great. Not a fan of the "integrated pillow" mattresses. Unannounced 80-horse camp-out next to cabin took us an extra hour to get 300 yards down road across bridge when we tried to leave! Don't know if we'll be back, after being there a number of times over the last 25 years.
DAVE B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Was advertised that there was potable water there-- it was shut down, as was the water at the nearby campground, so we had to find a spring, and filter all of it. We expect a partial refund for this, but "good luck on that one", I suppose.
No screen on back window (to get some cross ventilation), but we luckily brought some of our own to cover the window to open it. Screen door had an inch gap on top and side, letting bugs in, and screens on windows were not attached, so they fell out. Yes, propane oven worked well, as did the solar-powered lighting, which was great. Not a fan of the "integrated pillow" mattresses. Unannounced 80-horse camp-out next to cabin took us an extra hour to get 300 yards down road across bridge when we tried to leave! Don't know if we'll be back, after being there a number of times over the last 25 years.
DAVE B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Was advertised that there was potable water there-- it was shut down, as was the water at the nearby campground, so we had to find a spring, and filter all of it. We expect a partial refund for this, but "good luck on that one", I suppose.
No screen on back window (to get some cross ventilation), but we luckily brought some of our own to cover the window to open it. Screen door had an inch gap on top and side, letting bugs in, and screens on windows were not attached, so they fell out. Yes, propane oven worked well, as did the solar-powered lighting, which was great. Not a fan of the "integrated pillow" mattresses. Unannounced 80-horse camp-out next to cabin took us an extra hour to get 300 yards down road across bridge when we tried to leave! Don't know if we'll be back, after being there a number of times over the last 25 years.
Peter R
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Cabin was great as always with the exception of the new wood stove since the last time I was there. It took a full 24 hours to get the cabin warm. It is very hard to keep a fire going once there is some ashes in the bottom. It needs to be cleaned every day. The dampers on the bottom of the stove seem to not make any difference. Other than that it was still a great time.
Peter R
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Cabin was great as always with the exception of the new wood stove since the last time I was there. It took a full 24 hours to get the cabin warm. It is very hard to keep a fire going once there is some ashes in the bottom. It needs to be cleaned every day. The dampers on the bottom of the stove seem to not make any difference. Other than that it was still a great time.
Peter R
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Cabin was great as always with the exception of the new wood stove since the last time I was there. It took a full 24 hours to get the cabin warm. It is very hard to keep a fire going once there is some ashes in the bottom. It needs to be cleaned every day. The dampers on the bottom of the stove seem to not make any difference. Other than that it was still a great time.
Brian V
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Fantastic cabin! We spent New Years at the cabin and really enjoyed it. It was plenty warm and the new wood stove put in last summer worked great. There wasn't much snow and we were able to drive right to the cabin. I think they normally say you can only get within a mile in the winter, but even that might be a bit of an exaggeration - it's about 200 yards from the county road to the cabin.
Location Vigilante Cabin
Address:
5 Forest Service Road
Ennis, MT, 59729
United States
From Sheridan, travel south on Highway 287 for about 10 miles to Alder. Turn south on Ruby River Road and continue about 22 miles to Vigilante Station. The last 20 miles are on a gravel road, which can be slippery when wet or snow-covered. The gate lock code is the same as the cabin. Maps of the area may be purchased by calling the Madison Ranger District.
The campground is accessible via Highway 287, which is approximately 10 miles away from Sheridan. Ruby River Road leads to the site from Highway 287.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.0175 / -111.963
Elevation: 1859 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
11AM
- The cabin is locked; obtain the access code with your receipt. Contact the ranger district if you do not receive it.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Be mindful of safety regarding bears, water, and weather due to the remote location.
- Expect limited to no cell phone coverage during your stay.
- There is a risk of hantavirus exposure in remote cabins; be cautious.
- Rodent poison may be present; keep children and pets safe.
- The facility is not cleaned between visits; bring cleaning supplies and clean up before leaving.
Utilities
- Bring your own water from October to May.
Wildlife & food storage
- All food must be stored properly from March 1 to December 1 to avoid attracting wildlife.
Site types & loops
- No private horses are permitted on the site.
Fires & fuel
- Do not chop wood on the porch. Use provided wood only in the stove; campfires are not allowed. Firewood availability may vary.
General
- Learn more about the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Site capacity
- The cabin has a maximum capacity of 8 people; no extra guests or camping units allowed.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
