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About Porcupine Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
- Heating
Views and Setting
- View
001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Site Details
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.
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
Jill J
VerifiedJune 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!
Neva B
VerifiedNovember 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.
Lewis N
VerifiedNovember 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.
Alice C
VerifiedMay 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
Sarah B
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Absolutely stunning views. Road gets rough in the last 11 miles, 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!
Klaus G
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
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Katherine K
VerifiedJanuary 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.
Holly S
VerifiedJanuary 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.
Kristen H
VerifiedFebruary 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.
Shane B
VerifiedDecember 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.
Location Porcupine Cabin
Address:
5242 Highway 89 South
Livingston, MT, 59047
United States
From Livingston, Montana, travel north on Highway 89 to Wilsall. Just north of Wilsall, turn northeast onto Shields River Road. Continue 8 miles to Porcupine Road, turn east (right) and then drive another 8 miles 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.
Elevation: 1977 feet
45 mi drive to downtown Livingston (about 1 hr 2 min)
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Last updated: September 10, 2026