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
Amber O
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
The road turned out to be impassable even with 4-wheel- drive. The cabin description only states that the road may be slippery when wet or snow-covered. There is no mention that it could be completely drifted shut & not plowed within a couple miles of the cabin. After digging out for 2 hours we turned around & came home without ever seeing the cabin itself.
Amber O
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
The road turned out to be impassable even with 4-wheel- drive. The cabin description only states that the road may be slippery when wet or snow-covered. There is no mention that it could be completely drifted shut & not plowed within a couple miles of the cabin. After digging out for 2 hours we turned around & came home without ever seeing the cabin itself.
Amber O
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
The road turned out to be impassable even with 4-wheel- drive. The cabin description only states that the road may be slippery when wet or snow-covered. There is no mention that it could be completely drifted shut & not plowed within a couple miles of the cabin. After digging out for 2 hours we turned around & came home without ever seeing the cabin itself.
Brian A
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
We've stayed at the cabin in September 5-6 years now. This was the 3rd year in a row we had close calls with GRIZZLY Bears while bow hunting. In fact there were 2-mauling's one of the days we were there. Both guys were injured pretty bad. Pretty place to visit but stay out of the woods unless your prepared and trained to deal with Grizzly's. NEVER BOW HUNT ALONE HERE
Brian A
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
We've stayed at the cabin in September 5-6 years now. This was the 3rd year in a row we had close calls with GRIZZLY Bears while bow hunting. In fact there were 2-mauling's one of the days we were there. Both guys were injured pretty bad. Pretty place to visit but stay out of the woods unless your prepared and trained to deal with Grizzly's. NEVER BOW HUNT ALONE HERE
Brian A
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
We've stayed at the cabin in September 5-6 years now. This was the 3rd year in a row we had close calls with GRIZZLY Bears while bow hunting. In fact there were 2-mauling's one of the days we were there. Both guys were injured pretty bad. Pretty place to visit but stay out of the woods unless your prepared and trained to deal with Grizzly's. NEVER BOW HUNT ALONE HERE
Wendy J
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Such a nice, quiet location for this "cabin". We really appreciated the shower and indoor toilet AND hot water! The river is not suitable, however for spin casting because of the amount of willow along the shores. A beautiful setting, however.
Wendy J
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Such a nice, quiet location for this "cabin". We really appreciated the shower and indoor toilet AND hot water! The river is not suitable, however for spin casting because of the amount of willow along the shores. A beautiful setting, however.
Wendy J
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
Such a nice, quiet location for this "cabin". We really appreciated the shower and indoor toilet AND hot water! The river is not suitable, however for spin casting because of the amount of willow along the shores. A beautiful setting, however.
Bruce S
VerifiedDecember 20, 2019 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA VIGILANTE CABIN
The Vig cabin is in a beautiful location on the Ruby River--hiking, fishing, sight-seeing, hanging out. It's on an active USFS compound, so you may have staff & trucks & ranchers around at times. Thankfully a volunteer kept the grass mowed around the cabin. The cabins are old (1930s?), so don't expect modern or slick facilities or features. Bunks have pads on them, there's a big table with chairs, a frig, and a stove. Inside toilet & shower, electricity. Sometimes there's a problem with plumbing or septic tank, so be prepared for rustic conditions & adaptations. It would be a great place to let kids run. We know this area well because we volunteered at this site for 7 summers, so we're very positively biased. But we and our friends love it.
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
