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About Rillway Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Bedrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Interior
- Bedrooms
01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (47)
What Guests Are Saying
The Rillway Cabin offers a comfortable and relaxing getaway, featuring clean accommodations, a lovely creekside setting, and multiple fire options for guests. Many enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, lack of cell service, and the spacious layout suitable for larger groups. However, there are noted rodent issues, particularly with pack rats, and guests are advised to bring hard-sided storage for food.
What Guests Are Saying
The Rillway Cabin offers a comfortable and relaxing getaway, featuring clean accommodations, a lovely creekside setting, and multiple fire options for guests. Many enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, lack of cell service, and the spacious layout suitable for larger groups. However, there are noted rodent issues, particularly with pack rats, and guests are advised to bring hard-sided storage for food.
Review Summary
Scott B
VerifiedMarch 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Clean, lots of wood, beautiful setting pros
Ice on front by door treacherous, fireplace smoky.
john m
VerifiedMarch 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Always amazing at this cozy spot
Karen A
VerifiedMarch 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Nice but really close to the highway. The creek and cliffs behind the cabin are beautiful. The cabin is very rustic, but was fine for one night. We enjoyed the brewery and hot springs in White Sulphur. It's about a 30 minute drive. Only complaint was the highway being so close. The trucks were very noisy and I was worried about our dogs getting out on the highway. There was also lots of dog poop close to the cabin. You really had to watch where you stepped. Nice place if you don't mind rustic.
Jenna B
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Love this sweet little cabin. Very cozy, love the River and rock wall!!! A little highway noise but no big deal. I’m disappointed with how people aren’t cleaning up their dogs poo. Please be respectful and responsible!!!
Jennifer D
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Great cabin. Nice and clean when we arrived!
Laurie J
VerifiedMay 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
The wood splitting mall was very, very dull. The wood in the wood shed was really too big for the stoves in the cabin. Would have been nice to have a sharper mall.
JEREMIAH H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Very rustic cabin that is a bit near the highway.
Haeja R
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Loved it!
Maggie L
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Wonderfully supplied, roomy, clean, and cozy. We had everything we needed, although we could have brought more light sources, and enjoyed the comfort and ease of the location. We are hoping to return in warmer weather to enjoy the outdoor creek area and fire pit.
Joey B
VerifiedDecember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
What a wonderful time tucked away in a beautiful setting! We loved having two wood burning stoves while cooking, it was well stocked with wood when we came, we enjoyed how spacious it was and the sound of the creek out the back was splendid.
Didn’t love how close it was to the road as far as traffic goes, but it was relative quiet. It made it nice to know we could get here easily in the winter. It also felt a little dark in the cabin since the canyon walls surround us and there is limited daylight this time of the year. The combination of our lanterns and the ones provided got the job done and we enjoyed visiting with great friends and played lots of pinnacle. We were happy to also find a cabin that was dog friendly. Given the nice proximity to both Three Forks and Helena, we will hopefully visit again!
Location Rillway Cabin
Address:
415 S. Front Street
Townsend, MT, 59644
United States
The cabin is accessible year-round by vehicle. From the 4-way stop light in Townsend, turn east on Hwy 12. Follow the road for 14 miles and
watch for the Rillway Cabin sign along the right side of the highway at the 14-mile
marker. There is also a sign that welcomes you to the National Forest.
Please
note, only right turns are allowed when you leave the cabin area. Approximately
1 mile to the east is a pull out; use this to turn around if you must drive west.
Please respect the private lands that are near the cabin site.
Rillway Cabin is accessible via United States Highway 12, which can be reached from Townsend. The cabin is located approximately 14 miles east of Townsend along Hwy 12.
Elevation: 1425 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Townsend (about 14 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Entry to the cabin is by combination lock, your reservation confirmation email will have the combination code.
- Do not leave food or trash outside the cabin
- All garbage and food must be packed out
- The cabin is a no-smoking facility
- Please clean cabin upon departure
- Make sure cabin is locked upon departure
- Learn more about the Helena National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
