This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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33 reviews
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.
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4.7
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June 22, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Beautiful location! We were asked to leave due to weather and flooding in the area but we are already booking our next trip. Great area for kids to play. Clean and comfortable!
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November 14, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
The Porcupine Cabin is awesome! Plenty of firewood and the cabin holds heat really well! No mice were spotted. Bring your own propane if you want to use the 2-burner stove. We had a great time! The road getting there was pretty rough after the first snow of the year.
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November 15, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Wonderful, cabin. Lots of beds, and stayed plenty warm with the wood stove. Will be back.
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May 15, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Always a favorite- only complaint is how booked it is but I think that speaks to how incredible this cabin is. I hope all "bookers" enjoy their stay and that this cabin stays available for all folks that continue to enjoy it
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June 18, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Absolutely stunning views. Road gets rough in the last 11 mi, we made it in a front wheel drive vehicle, but only because it was dry. If it was snowy, 4WD or AWD would have been the only option. Cabin is well kept with tons of room to sleep. We loved it and will definitely be back!
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July 8, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
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January 5, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Such a fun cabin. Plenty of cups, paper plates and untensils. Propane lantern just needs propane, and there were lots of games. Beautiful views and hiking.
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January 29, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
We had a wonderful time in early January. Snow wasn't deep, so we were able to chain up and drive all the way in. Views are fabulous. The cabin itself is cozy and clean. Plenty of firewood. There were kitchen basics - pots and pans, silverware, mugs - which was handy. Lots of puzzles and games too.
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February 17, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Cabin was fully stocked! Had dishes, utensils, pots and pans, toilet paper, a propane stove, and lots of puzzles/board games. Lantern wasn’t working so bring your own if you want light.
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December 28, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
I stayed during a high-wind event with snow on the ground in mid-December. The cabin was magical and had terrific views of the valley. When I pulled in, I saw an ermine. Thank you to the person before me for leaving firewood, kindling, and gifts. The wood stove did a good job of heating the cabin. I like the breezeway, which helps keep the cold out. There are plenty of beds, tools, etc. Thank you to the NF staff who maintain cabins and lookouts for public use.
If you go, there is gas and a small but well-stocked grocery store in Winsail. The grocery store is not on the main road, and I had to get directions to the gas station.
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5242 Highway 89 South, Livingston, MT 59047 United States
Elevation: 1,977 ft
From Livingston, Montana, travel north on Highway 89 to Wilsall. Just north of Wilsall, turn northeast onto Shields River Road. Continue 8 mi to Porcupine Road, turn east (right) and then drive another 8 mi to the cabin. Four-wheel drive vehicles ...
From Livingston, Montana, travel north on Highway 89 to Wilsall. Just north of Wilsall, turn northeast onto Shields River Road. Continue 8 mi to Porcupine Road, turn east (right) and then drive another 8 mi to the cabin. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended due to the road condition.
During the winter, the last two miles of the road to the cabin are not plowed. Skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles are required to reach the cabin.
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.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Population: 8,780
Nearby city: Bozeman, MT
Approx. 41 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 4,505 ft
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