Racetrack Cabin Near Phillipsburg, MT

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About Racetrack Cabin

Racetrack Cabin is a rustic one room log cabin located along Racetrack Creek in the Flint Range of western Montana, near the Continental Divide. The cabin is remotely located and was built to house miners in the 1930s. It was later donated to the Forest Service and refurbished for use by the public. Guests will be in for a true remote cabin experience with plenty of opportunities for exploration and no distractions from cellular or internet service. There are several motorized and non-motorized trails in the area that lead to scenic lake basins and sweeping views of the surrounding area. Some of the lakes and streams in the area offer excellent fishing. Access to the cabin requires a vehicle with high clearance in the summer months and over the snow travel in the winter months. This is an extremely primitive forest road, be prepared to deal with ruts, downed trees and washouts. Road is impassible to wheeled vehicles in winter. Guests need to plan for cross-country skiing or snowmobiling 6-8 mi one-way to reach the cabin during during winter months. It is recommended that guests obtain a map and call the Pintler Ranger Station if unfamiliar with the area.

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

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001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN

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6 guests

Site Details

Up to 6 guests

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Surface: Gravel

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47 reviews

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The Racetrack Cabin offers a perfect rustic getaway with comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen, and a cozy wood stove, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers. Guests appreciate the beautiful scenery and proximity to Racetrack Creek, ideal for fishing. However, access can be challenging due to road conditions, requiring a 4x4 vehicle, but overall, the cabin has been well-maintained and is highly recommended for those who respect the wilderness.

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Sherry C

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August 20, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN

all scores on 1 being not good to 5 great :
Wildlife 3 there is a porcupine every night on the cabin chewing the decking. Saw 3 deer
Cabin itself 4.5 windows are too small very dark, no screen door and window screens have holes. Interior Cabin amenities 5 were great
Surroundings area 5 very nice
Outhouse 1 disgusting, dirty and smelly
Wood supply 5 great and we added to pile
Road 2 when we called and asked road conditions we should have been told that trailer travel to the cabin was virtually non existent. we had to unload bike and drop trailer part way up.
Lakes access 2 when we called and asked we were not told high clearance bikes would be required to get anywhere. Very disappointed in trails that were side by side friendly.
Signage 2 there is very poor and very little signage. Historic map landmarks are not even marked.
I will not recommend or return to this cabin due to lack of access by standard side by side.

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Allison K

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July 19, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN

The cabin was perfect! For a 3 day girls vaccation with the horses we had a blast. Pozega lake was breath taking but I would not recommend taking any motorized vehicles up that trail. Creek was perfect and even caught some brook trout. Everything was clean and in great working order. Will be going back again.

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January 11, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN

The cabin is excellent. Based on past reviews it seems USFS installed a new wood stove with a glass door; fully stocked the kitchen with plates, bowls, cookware, and a propane stove; and an axe and hatchet in the wood shed. Still bring your own propane so that the canisters there can be used for emergencies. Wood was fully stocked in the shed. Kudos to USFS for all this.

For those snowmobiling in, please be respectful of the private land surrounding the access road before the campground. We saw two snowmobilers doing laps on his land, despite signs along the road indicating the area was private.

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Location & Directions for Racetrack Cabin

88 Business Loop, Phillipsburg, MT 59858 United States

Elevation: 1,876 ft

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Getting There

Attention: The road to Racetrack Cabin is impassable to low clearance vehicles. The last 4 mi to the cabin is an extremely rough and rutted road with large rocks protruding from the road surface. High clearance vehicles such as trucks and SUV's ...

Nearest town

Phillipsburg, MT - 1773 mi

About over 26 hr (1571 min) to downtown

Highway access

Racetrack Cabin is accessible via Interstate 90, approximately 25 miles away, with the nearest exit being Racetrack exit #195. After exiting, local roads are used to reach the cabin, but these roads are not suitable for low clearance vehicles and conditions can vary significantly.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Contact the Pintler Ranger District for any questions or concerns.

Cancellation policy

Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Utilities

No water is available; bring your own supply or purification method.

Vehicles & parking

Vehicle access is not guaranteed; high clearance 4X4 vehicles are required for the last 4 miles.

Wildlife & food storage

Be cautious of bears; visit the provided link for safety information.

Safety & rules

Be aware of Hantavirus exposure risk; visit the provided link for more information.
Pack out all food and garbage.

Amenities

A map is recommended for locating the cabin; visit the provided link for more information.

Fires & fuel

Do not move firewood; obtain it locally and burn it on-site.

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