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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
Kitchen

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
Kitchen
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking

Cabin Interior

  • Kitchen
  • Heating

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Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Surface: Gravel
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Reviews (28)

What Guests Are Saying

Porcupine Cabin offers a unique and cozy retreat with a wood-burning stove and stunning views of the Bridgers. It's well-stocked with amenities and has easy access to nearby trails, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Some guests noted proximity to a camping area and road traffic, but overall, the experience was enjoyable, with clean accommodations and friendly service.

Review Summary

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Lisa R

Verified

April 13, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

Great views. Lots of hiking to do and campfires in the sunset!

Sid G

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October 6, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

4

Clean, well maintained, mattresses that can be disinfected

Leslie A

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January 27, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

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.

Janay J

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

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.

adam h

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

4

Was cold and snowy. After a slight cleaning & getting some kindling we had the cabin comfortable.

Michael P

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

2

Porcupine Cabin is a wonderful place to take in the natural beauty of Montana. Whether for hunting as my party and I did, or snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, or hiking the trails. My party and I came from the east coast and west coast to archery hunt for elk, as out of state hunters it is very expensive to purchase a Montana hunting license and travel with hunting gear across the country. After doing so, we were met with closed trails and every trail accessible from the cabin had been regraded, torn apart by dirt bikes, add a few downpours, and that made for a very expensive and absolutely worthless hunting trip. The cabin itself is rustic, comfortable, and well maintained.

Tim H

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

all went as expected. Mice and rats were surprisingly in low numbers. Cabin was cleaned and in great shape. There was a lot of maintenance that we didnt anticipate but worked around it. The only surprise or negative was not having wood available. It turned cold and needed fire most of the time. We managed but might want to reconsider the date for allowing the use of the stored wood.

Jesse H

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE CABIN

5

Great Cabin! Road isn't too bad out there, narrow, but manageable in a crossover suv or smaller vehicle. The road was dry at the time, so not sure how it would be with snow, rain, mud, etc. Great size cabin, warm wood fire stove, nice vault toilet just outside the door. There is also a nice hiking trail outside the door, uphill for a quarter mile and then gets a little easier.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.1131 / -110.471

Elevation: 1977 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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