About Racetrack Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Skiing
Snowmobile
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (44)
What Guests Are Saying
The Racetrack Cabin offers a well-stocked, clean, and comfortable stay with a great wood stove and beautiful natural surroundings, including a nearby creek for fishing. Many guests appreciated the cabin's amenities and the peaceful atmosphere, noting it has been well-maintained. However, access can be challenging due to rough road conditions, requiring a 4x4 or off-road vehicle to reach the cabin safely.
What Guests Are Saying
The Racetrack Cabin offers a well-stocked, clean, and comfortable stay with a great wood stove and beautiful natural surroundings, including a nearby creek for fishing. Many guests appreciated the cabin's amenities and the peaceful atmosphere, noting it has been well-maintained. However, access can be challenging due to rough road conditions, requiring a 4x4 or off-road vehicle to reach the cabin safely.
Review Summary
DAVE B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
Garbage sitting in fire pit from other users; could not have fire due to Stage 2, bummer to have graffiti on walls and ceiling. Out house is a REAL outhouse-- needs to be moved, re-dug, and repaired.
Great to have screens on the windows and front door of the cabin, and no mice!
DAVE B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
Garbage sitting in fire pit from other users; could not have fire due to Stage 2, bummer to have graffiti on walls and ceiling. Out house is a REAL outhouse-- needs to be moved, re-dug, and repaired.
Great to have screens on the windows and front door of the cabin, and no mice!
GEOFF D
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
The Cabin was in good condition, and was a very nice place to stay. The road in to the cabin is a trail not a road. You can drive to the cabin with some driving skills and a capable off road vehicle, we drove a Jeep and a Toyota. If you do not like to drive off road then you may think about the hike in from the campgrounds. We hiked the 4.5 mile trail from the cabin to Big Pozega Lake, and then back. There were a few un invited visitors that stopped by the cabin on their way up the trail, but overall the cabin was very clean and quiet. We will be back! Thank you Forrest Service for the great experience.
GEOFF D
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
The Cabin was in good condition, and was a very nice place to stay. The road in to the cabin is a trail not a road. You can drive to the cabin with some driving skills and a capable off road vehicle, we drove a Jeep and a Toyota. If you do not like to drive off road then you may think about the hike in from the campgrounds. We hiked the 4.5 mile trail from the cabin to Big Pozega Lake, and then back. There were a few un invited visitors that stopped by the cabin on their way up the trail, but overall the cabin was very clean and quiet. We will be back! Thank you Forrest Service for the great experience.
Brenda T
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
Loved this rustic cabin. We did have to cut fallen trees off the road, must have chainsaw. Good fishing for Brooke trout right at the cabin, creek is amazing. Saw a Grizz on the road when riding the ATV. Road to cabin is really a Jeep trail, be ready for adventure!
Brenda T
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
Loved this rustic cabin. We did have to cut fallen trees off the road, must have chainsaw. Good fishing for Brooke trout right at the cabin, creek is amazing. Saw a Grizz on the road when riding the ATV. Road to cabin is really a Jeep trail, be ready for adventure!
Daniel D
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
Beautiful area with lots of hiking opportunities in a very tranquil setting.
Daniel D
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
Beautiful area with lots of hiking opportunities in a very tranquil setting.
Michelle M
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
We visited Racetrack Cabin during the coldest week of the year and still loved it. The directions didn’t work for us - references to a plowed road aren’t helpful when there is no plowed road! (We parked near the first cattle guard.) There isn’t great signage but our best guidance is - once you cross the creek a second time, you’re about a mile away. This is our fourth winter cabin stay (third cabin) and the first ever to not have split wood. We always travel with an ax so it didn’t impact us but we could not have stayed if we hadn’t brought our own. Available firewood was quite low and we tried to use as responsibly as possible. The cabin supplies are sparse in general - plan to bring what you need and don’t assume the usual items are available. Our only request would be a glass window in the wood stove door so we could have had both light and heat. :) no complaints here, just want to help those who come behind to plan accordingly. It was quite an adventure and we’d love to return to check out the area in another season. Thanks for making this gem available.
Michelle M
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RACETRACK CABIN
We visited Racetrack Cabin during the coldest week of the year and still loved it. The directions didn’t work for us - references to a plowed road aren’t helpful when there is no plowed road! (We parked near the first cattle guard.) There isn’t great signage but our best guidance is - once you cross the creek a second time, you’re about a mile away. This is our fourth winter cabin stay (third cabin) and the first ever to not have split wood. We always travel with an ax so it didn’t impact us but we could not have stayed if we hadn’t brought our own. Available firewood was quite low and we tried to use as responsibly as possible. The cabin supplies are sparse in general - plan to bring what you need and don’t assume the usual items are available. Our only request would be a glass window in the wood stove door so we could have had both light and heat. :) no complaints here, just want to help those who come behind to plan accordingly. It was quite an adventure and we’d love to return to check out the area in another season. Thanks for making this gem available.
Location Racetrack Cabin
Address:
88 Business Loop
Phillipsburg, MT, 59858
United States
Attention: The road to Racetrack Cabin is impassable to low clearance vehicles. The last 4 miles 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 can make the crawl up the road but should allow themselves extra time. The road is not plowed to the Forest Boundary in the winter. Guests should be prepared to ski/snowshoe/snowmobile up to 8 miles one way, distance to cabin and parking availbilty fluctuate with snow and road conditions. For additional information about accessing the cabin, please call (406) 859-3211.
From Missoula, travel East on Interstate 90 to the Racetrack exit #195. Turn right (west) onto Galen and drive about 1 mile, then turn Right (North) onto Willow Cr Rd. Turn Left (West) onto Bowman Road, which changes to Modestry Cr Rd. and proceed onto Racetrack Road 169 and continue about 16 miles to the cabin. The Ractrack Campground will be on your left approximately 5 miles before the cabin. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District.
Vehicle access cannot be guaranteed any time of year due to ever-changing weather or road conditions. In the winter, guests must be prepared to travel up to 14 miles to the cabin on skis or snowmobile from the end of the plowed road.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.297 / -113.027
Elevation: 1876 feet
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026