Neal S
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Nice small cabin great area
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
83 reviews
The Moose Lake Cabin is a clean, well-stocked retreat with beautiful views and great access to fishing and recreational activities. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, woodstove, and peaceful atmosphere, often enjoying wildlife sounds like elk bugling. While some mention issues with water quality and cabin walls, these are outweighed by the overall positive experiences and the cabin's rustic charm.
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January 18, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Nice small cabin great area
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January 5, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Don't go, cabin is haunted, big foot was noisy all night, and an Alien space ship labded in the field and they had a party.... not to mention the creek is full of sharks
Dont go but if you do, have fun and leave it clean for the next folks
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January 5, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Don't go, cabin is haunted, big foot was noisy all night, and an Alien space ship labded in the field and they had a party.... not to mention the creek is full of sharks
Dont go but if you do, have fun and leave it clean for the next folks
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December 28, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Clean, incredibly well stocked! One of the lovelier public cabins I have stayed in! The stove is AWESOME.
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December 28, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Clean, incredibly well stocked! One of the lovelier public cabins I have stayed in! The stove is AWESOME.
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December 11, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Be a good renter and love this cabin. Please do not corral your horses in the cabin yard. There is a huge horse corral next to the cabin for that. Seeing the yard all torn up and poo everywhere was pretty upsetting.
Also, please only chop wood by the wood shed. There is no reason to get wood chips all over the place.
We last stayed 9/24/21 (See review) for just one night and not much has changed. We feel lucky we got to enjoy the last few $20 reservation nights for a 4 night stay. No mice during our stay.
To Jason W who was not happy about batteries and propane, always bring your own stuff. These items are not guaranteed or promised to be there. The USFS does not even promise wood will be there. Just trying to help you and others.
If you want wood for the fire pit if you bring a chainsaw there is plenty of downed trees between the toilet and the creek.
Thanks to the various people who left facial tissue, the fairy lights (We love them too!) and made the ax super sharp!
Wood was well stocked but we even added more. We also left some D batteries and a fresh new propane canister. We try to be givers and not just takers.
We looked for the bathtub but sadly it was missing. We thought it would be great to get a photo with snow in it.
If somebody has a decent broom please being to leave in the toilet to keep it swept too.
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December 11, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Be a good renter and love this cabin. Please do not corral your horses in the cabin yard. There is a huge horse corral next to the cabin for that. Seeing the yard all torn up and poo everywhere was pretty upsetting.
Also, please only chop wood by the wood shed. There is no reason to get wood chips all over the place.
We last stayed 9/24/21 (See review) for just one night and not much has changed. We feel lucky we got to enjoy the last few $20 reservation nights for a 4 night stay. No mice during our stay.
To Jason W who was not happy about batteries and propane, always bring your own stuff. These items are not guaranteed or promised to be there. The USFS does not even promise wood will be there. Just trying to help you and others.
If you want wood for the fire pit if you bring a chainsaw there is plenty of downed trees between the toilet and the creek.
Thanks to the various people who left facial tissue, the fairy lights (We love them too!) and made the ax super sharp!
Wood was well stocked but we even added more. We also left some D batteries and a fresh new propane canister. We try to be givers and not just takers.
We looked for the bathtub but sadly it was missing. We thought it would be great to get a photo with snow in it.
If somebody has a decent broom please being to leave in the toilet to keep it swept too.
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November 10, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
The cabin would be a lot better if there was propane there and more lights when we got there there was no propane and the batteries were dead in there he lantern
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November 10, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
The cabin would be a lot better if there was propane there and more lights when we got there there was no propane and the batteries were dead in there he lantern
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October 7, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA MOOSE LAKE CABIN
Awesome place to spend a few days. We fished the creek and cooked delicious food over the wood stove. We brought all of our food and supplies in totes, which was awesome as there are quite a few mice who came to visit.
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88 Business Loop, Philipsburg, MT 59858 United States
Elevation: 1,793 ft
From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for about 7 mi to the junction with Skalkaho Highway/Highway 38. Turn right onto Highway 38 and continue west for about 9 mi and turn left onto Moose Lake Road/Forest Road 5106. Travel another 9 mi to th...
From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for about 7 mi to the junction with Skalkaho Highway/Highway 38. Turn right onto Highway 38 and continue west for about 9 mi and turn left onto Moose Lake Road/Forest Road 5106. Travel another 9 mi to the cabin. Winter weather conditions may require visitors to park on the main road and hike about a quarter-mile to the cabin. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District.
Moose Lake Cabin is accessible via Highway 1 and Skalkaho Highway/Highway 38. The nearest major road is Highway 1, located approximately 7 miles from Philipsburg.
Last updated: October 22, 2026