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.
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About Porcupine Cabin
Porcupine Cabin sits in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains at an elevation of 6.4 ft. 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 mi 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.
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001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
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- 8 guests
Site Details
Up to 8 guests
Surface: Gravel
Reviews
33 reviews
Summary
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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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.
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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!
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Daniel N
VerifiedMay 6, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
The Porcupine Cabin is a large cabin in a nice area. The cabin has 3 rooms and a nice wood stove. The cabin is fairly well sealed, but there are some mice in the walls and attic and the occasional mouse that will run across the floor at night, so keep your food and trash well stored. The cabin has a large lovely porch. There is no reliable water source nearby, so bring plenty of water. Bears frequent the area, so don't leave any food or attractants unattended. Lots of interesting owls swoop around the area at dusk.
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Ashley G
VerifiedNovember 10, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Awesome place to stay in any weather.
The year round beauty is majestic no matter the season.
It’s easy to sleep peacefully and the old fashion wood burning stove keeps you toasty cozy through the night.
Many Thanks to Rangers and volunteers who keep our heritage history alive for future generations to enjoy!
Sincerely
Ashley Gorman
Lord willing I’ll be back again next year.
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Lisa R
VerifiedApril 13, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Great views. Lots of hiking to do and campfires in the sunset!
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Sid G
VerifiedOctober 6, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Clean, well maintained, mattresses that can be disinfected
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Leslie A
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
This is a fantastic cabin. We traveled on January 11 and were able to drive to the cabin, however it snowed overnight and it would have been tougher to drive by the 12th. There are beds for 8 people in two bedrooms. Lots of wood storage in the cabin. The splitting maul was broken in the wood shed, but we were able to make do. Great outdoor fire pit area. Indoor wood stove kept us toasty warm all night. Be sure to bring extra TP! The vault toilet ran out, so we left our extra TP for the next guests. There are a few pots for boiling water/humidification, but you'll need to bring your cooking supplies.
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Janay J
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Wonderful, spacious cabin with hiking trails right out the door. The pit toilet was nicer and cleaner than many at other cabins we've visited.
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adam h
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN
Was cold and snowy. After a slight cleaning & getting some kindling we had the cabin comfortable.
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Location & Directions for Porcupine Cabin
5242 Highway 89 South, Livingston, MT 59047 United States
Elevation: 1,977 ft
Getting There
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.
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.
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