Wall Creek Cabin

Wall Creek Cabin
Wall Creek interior
Wall Creek rental cabin
Historic entrance sign
Wall Creek Station

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About Wall Creek Cabin

Located at the east base of the Gravelly Range, Wall Creek Cabin is a small dwelling that gives guests access to prime elk and deer viewing, as access is through a state Wildlife Management Area. It is typically open to the public from mid-May through November, offering ample opportunity to explore southwestern Montana. Built in about 1930, the rental cabin was originally a crew quarters/warehouse/garage. The compound served as headquarters for the Wall Creek Ranger District, later the Madison District, until the 1940s. There are currently four log buildings at the site, including the small rental cabin, a barn and a main "Ranger" cabin and it's woodshed. The barn and corral and main cabin are used by grazing permit holders. Only the smaller cabin with a small holding corral is available for public use. Though usually quiet, there may be work activity associated with grazing management, with cowboys, horses and dogs living at the site, and their days often start early. The site can easily be reached by vehicle though roads may be muddy or snow covered. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Number of accommodations: 1

Activities & Attractions

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Birding

Birding

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 18 to Nov 28

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Site Details

Up to 4 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (44)

What Guests Are Saying

The Wall Creek Cabin offers a clean and well-maintained space with beautiful views of the Madison Valley and Range, making it a pleasant retreat. However, guests noted some noise from nearby dogs, accessibility issues with the rustic outhouse, and minor cleanliness concerns with the stove. Additionally, some experienced reservation issues related to access codes and cabin availability.

Review Summary

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Bjørn T

Verified

August 6, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

4

Very nice cabin, good temperature in there even in the afternoon heat. Beautiful surroundings. But a few noisy dogs very nearby

Thomas D

Verified

July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

3

No vault toilet this is a one-hole pit outhouse. The outhouse has accessibility issues (entry and exiting). Easy to miss-step. Cabin was clean. Stove could use a good cleaning.
Really nice view of the Madison Valley and Madison Range to the east. We visited Norse Hot Spring on day three. Very much recommended.

Elizabeth M

Verified

July 30, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

4

Cabin is as described and clean enough. We had a nice two-night stay. The propane stove worked well. There was not really mouse sign, but we set mouse traps any way and we did catch one in the first entry room where we cooked and did dishes. I think it had just slipped in under the door. The main sleeping room seems like it is pretty mouse proof. Be sure and bring toilet paper, and yes, the outhouse is a primitive older 'privy' - not a vault toilet - but functionally okay. The facility has a bigger cabin and barn adjacent, and a range rider with dogs and horses lives and works out of it during the summer, so there is not complete privacy.

Andrew K

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

1

passcode required for gated Road to the cabin. There was no Internet access for us to see the reservation and get that code. We ended up not occupying the cabin and camping 60 miles up the road. There was no indication in Recreation.gov that a passcode was needed, and the passcode was provided at the very bottom of a lengthy email confirmation. This rating is based entirely on the reservation system and not on the location itself.

Francis W

Verified

June 19, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

4

Everything was really nice here. except for the bathroom because the bathroom is a bit rustic and eccentric. The views were wonderful and amazing and the cabin was very clean

Joanne G

Verified

June 5, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

4

Hailey the wrangler is a good horse and dog trainer. We enjoyed her company.

Jenn R

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

2

Was unable to go for the first 2 nights as my husband had Covid….thought he was fever free and booked the next 2 nights and he was still ill. So sad we didn’t get to see Dave, hope he is well.
Look forward to next year 😎

Jenn R

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

2

Was unable to go for the first 2 nights as my husband had Covid….thought he was fever free and booked the next 2 nights and he was still ill. So sad we didn’t get to see Dave, hope he is well.
Look forward to next year 😎

Matthew H

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

1

Somebody else was there during our reservation, and after checking the website, the cabin had been listed "first-come-first-served" during our reservation dates. I confirmed the dates, this is a FS error.

Matthew H

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALL CREEK CABIN

1

Somebody else was there during our reservation, and after checking the website, the cabin had been listed "first-come-first-served" during our reservation dates. I confirmed the dates, this is a FS error.

Location Wall Creek Cabin

Address:
5 Forest Service Rd.
Ennis, MT, 59729
United States

Highway access

The property is accessed via US Highway, which is approximately 18 miles from Ennis. There are no interstates or freeways nearby.

Elevation: 1876 feet

Distance to downtown

27 mi drive to downtown Ennis (about 39 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • This facility is located in a remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water and weather safety (including avalanche danger)
  • Water may be available seasonally from a horse trough spigot and must be treated or boiled before using
  • The cabin remains locked; key code will be available with your paid receipt
  • A mandatory food storage order is in effect annually between March 1 and December 1 to ensure all food is properly stored and unavailable to wildlife; please contact the Madison Ranger District for more details
  • Guests' horses are allowed only within the small holding corral at the southeast corner of the cabin. Horses are not allowed within the cabin fence, the large corral at the barn or grazing within the administrative site. Horses may be picketed ouside of the administrative site, near the Hyde Creek trailhead.
  • All garbage and food, water, beverages and packaging must be packed out
  • Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more
  • Rodent poison may be used in the cabin; please take proper precautions with children and pets to avoid ingestion
  • 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.
  • Be aware that this facility is not cleaned between user visits and need your cooperation. Please bring cleaning supplies as renters are required to clean the facility before leaving. We are doing the best we can to keep facilities open and available to the public
  • Hunters and hikers may walk through the administrative site to access a non-system trail that leads into a popular hunting area beyond the cabin.
  • Maximum occupancy is 4 people. Tents or camping units for additional people are not allowed within the administrative site. Dispersed campsites are available about 1/4 mile away.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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