Porcupine Cabin

Wildflowers in bloom at Porcupine Cabin
Back porch at Porcupine cabin
Fiddler looking at the view
Porcupine Cabin in the Crazies
Fire ring and benches at Porcupine

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Kitchen Kitchen

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Cabins

1 site

About Porcupine Cabin

Porcupine Cabin sits in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains at an elevation of 6,400 feet. It was built in 1914 after a previous structure burned down, and was remodeled by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. Since its construction, the cabin has been used as temporary housing by Forest Service rangers while they were patrolling for timber poachers, watching for fires and monitoring livestock. Today, it is available year-round to outdoor enthusiasts, offering access to a variety of activities. Guests can drive to the cabin in the summer, but a high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended due to road conditions. Winter access requires snowshoeing, skiing or snowmobiling up to 3 miles from the end of the maintained gravel road. Please park out of the way of snow plow equipment and do not block other users access or turn-around areas. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Kitchen Kitchen
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking

Cabin Interior

  • Kitchen
  • Heating

Views and Setting

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001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

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Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Surface: Gravel
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Reviews (33)

What Guests Are Saying

Porcupine Cabin offers a clean, well-maintained space with beautiful views and great access to hiking trails. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere with a wood-burning stove and the cabin's well-stocked kitchen. While there are minor issues like mice at night and nearby campers, the overall experience is enjoyable, making it a recommended retreat for nature lovers.

Review Summary

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Swep D

Verified

July 25, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

cabin was clean when we got there, yard recently mowed, outhouse spotless, signs of continued improvement of the structure and equipment/supplies. sad to see the tree in front yard gone, taken by a wind storm but in reality taken by years of abuse by guests who allow hacking and chipping away at the trunk which eventually starved the tree of sap.

Jeanne W

Verified

July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

Beautiful spot. Very spacious cabin.

JANICE H

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July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

Beautiful spot. Great hiking!

Tracy F

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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

What an awesome cabin, some spectacular views and good hiking right there! We saw a few deer and moose while there. The sunsets are hard to beat. bathroom was nice, cabin was in good shape. Be prepared for the mice invasion at night ( you could hear them running around inside the cabin). We cleaned all surfaces again each morning and found plenty of evidence.

Judy T

Verified

May 21, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

4

This was our third time renting the cabin. Everything was great except for the large window in the bedroom with the two beds slid next to each other. The crank on the window is broken and the previous guests just left it open which wasn't there fault. I managed to close and seal the window but if anyone tries to open it again they might not be able to close it securely. Otherwise it was perfect and we hope to return again!

Jonah M

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February 22, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

Really cool cabin with wood burning stove! Very close access to trails and great view of the Bridgers from a distance.

Shaina C

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November 11, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

The cabin was awesome! Really a nice spot to relax. The only thing I wasn’t prepared for was people camping at the trailhead which is only 200 feet away from cabin. There were at least 20 people that came up to camp at night while we were staying there. The road goes right in front of the cabin and there were vehicles coming driving by for hours. It wasn’t exactly the off grid remote cabin I thought it would be but it was still really enjoyable!

Jana S

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October 8, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

4

Close to trailhead!

Jill M

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August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

This cabin was beautiful. Well stocked with pots pans utensils puzzles and games. Such an amazing spot. We saw a bull moose in the field by the cabin. Thank you Forest Service for a fabulous place to stay.

Swep D

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

Cabin was clean when we arrived. good weather, beautiful views of the Shields Valley and the Bridgers. Left a Kindle behind and the District Ranger somehow managed to get it returned to us three days after we left.

Location Porcupine Cabin

Address:
5242 Highway 89 South
Livingston, MT, 59047
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 89, which is approximately 12 miles from Livingston, Montana. From Highway 89, travelers can reach the cabin by taking Shields River Road.

Elevation: 1977 feet

Distance to downtown

45 mi drive to downtown Livingston (about 1 hr 2 min)

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Last updated: September 10, 2026

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