James C
VerifiedDecember 16, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
Bring your own water. The water in the campground had a murky color.
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About Stony Cabin
Stony Cabin is a small primitive cabin that was built in 1914 as a place for Forest Service employees to sleep while working in the area. The cabin is situated close to Stony Creek Road and across the street from Stony Creek Campground. It is not remote but ideal for those who want to stay in a cabin while friends camp across the street at the campground.
It provides access to Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream, and Stony Creek. The cabin is within close proximity to a variety of hiking and biking trails also. Guests can enjoy winter recreation on those same trails when there is snow in the area, typically from December until April of each year. The cabin is available all year, offering the opportunity to experience the backcountry of western Montana in all seasons.
The cabin can be accessed by vehicle most of the year. There is limited parking in the driveway and trailers are not recommended. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own personal amenities.
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
365 Days
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001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
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Cabin
- 4 guests
Site Details
Up to 4 guests
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Surface: Gravel
Reviews
93 reviews
Summary
Stony Cabin is a charming and well-maintained retreat, praised for its cleanliness, cozy atmosphere, and thoughtful amenities. Guests appreciate its ideal location for fishing on Upper Rock Creek and find the campground host, Mike, to be helpful and knowledgeable. However, accessing the cabin from I-90 can be challenging due to a long, potholed road, especially in winter conditions.
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Based on 93 reviews
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Symon W
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
3rd visit to this quaint cabin!
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Symon W
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
3rd visit to this quaint cabin!
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James C
VerifiedNovember 18, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
This note is specifically to USFS administration of this site. I see you propose to raise the daily rate from $20 to $45.......I am OK with this if you place an outhouse near the cabin..........people do not go across the road to the campground and I have found evidence of this on practically every stay there. This is very unsanitary and you need to solve this..........it would not have to be a large bomb proof concrete structure just a modest outhouse.
Let's get this done soon!!
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James C
VerifiedNovember 18, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
This note is specifically to USFS administration of this site. I see you propose to raise the daily rate from $20 to $45.......I am OK with this if you place an outhouse near the cabin..........people do not go across the road to the campground and I have found evidence of this on practically every stay there. This is very unsanitary and you need to solve this..........it would not have to be a large bomb proof concrete structure just a modest outhouse.
Let's get this done soon!!
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Carey M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
The cabin was delightful! The fireplace works great kept us toasty warm all night! The wood shed was full but none was split and the wood boxes was empty. We did bring glue traps for mice with us and we were glad we did… two mice in four nights. We never did find a trail for the lake even though the campground sign showed it was there.
It is a beautiful location and we will definitely return!
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Carey M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
The cabin was delightful! The fireplace works great kept us toasty warm all night! The wood shed was full but none was split and the wood boxes was empty. We did bring glue traps for mice with us and we were glad we did… two mice in four nights. We never did find a trail for the lake even though the campground sign showed it was there.
It is a beautiful location and we will definitely return!
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Jason D
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
Great place to stay. Rustic and what we were looking for.
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Jason D
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
Great place to stay. Rustic and what we were looking for.
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Amanda B
VerifiedMay 18, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STONY CABIN
My Plein Air art group took 2 nights and 3 days there and we left deeply inspired and with some really great artwork, endless rock formations framed by beautiful creeks, aspens, pine, and cottonwood.
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Location & Directions for Stony Cabin
88 Business Loop, Phillipsburg, MT 59858 United States
Elevation: 1,467 ft
Getting There
From Philipsburg, travel west on Rock Creek Road/County Road 348 for approximately 14 mi, then turn right onto Rock Creek Road/County Road 102 and continue about 5 mi. Turn left at Stony Creek Road/County Road 241 and the cabin is about a quarter-...
From Philipsburg, travel west on Rock Creek Road/County Road 348 for approximately 14 mi, then turn right onto Rock Creek Road/County Road 102 and continue about 5 mi. Turn left at Stony Creek Road/County Road 241 and the cabin is about a quarter-mile on the right. Depending on snow conditions, the last quarter-mile may be impassable during the winter. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District.
Policies & Rules
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.
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