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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Parking
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Bedrooms
48 reviews
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.
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4.5
Based on 48 reviews
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July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
This is a sadly declining cabin in a beautiful area. I have stayed in 20 different forest service cabins throughout Montana (including this one) before and not had to deal with pack rats. The forest service is aware of the pack rats and even provides a trap and instructions on how to trap them. Mice are common in the other cabins but are easier to trap and don't have the awful odor of a pack rat.
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August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Loved it here, amazing spot, kids didn't want to leave. No verizon service, but good service ~5 min west. Close to fast road. Still 5 star.
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September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Very luxurious cabin compared to many other forest service cabins. Great spot for larger groups, with plenty of parking. Very nice spot, comfy beds. There is a Coleman and a propane lantern provided for anyone reading this, and a sink without running water but nice to do dishes if you bring your own water! We didn’t have any mouse problems like others did but we did see a mountain lion outside around midnight!
Rangers- the door handle on outhouse is broken. We kept a boulder in front of the door to keep it shut.
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September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Love going to Rillway.
Make sure to bring propane for the lantern, it gets really dark, before October bring your own firewood. The fire pit is amazing. We love reading the journals and setting by the stream.
And the best part … no cell service.
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April 5, 2026 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Cabin was very nice and comfy for our little retreat of 7.
Great place to Rest, Reflect & Rejuvenate. Would certainly do it again.
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April 23, 2026 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Awesome cabin to stay in, right on Deep Creek.
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May 21, 2026 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Great midweek getaway. Hammock by the creek was nice, easy to get to, cabin was clean!
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August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA RILLWAY CABIN
Nice Cabin, comfortable, shade by the stream on a hot after noon, rain on the roof during g a thunderstorm.
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415 S. Front Street, Townsend, MT 59644 United States
Elevation: 1,425 ft
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 mi and
watch for the Rillway Cabin sign along the right side of the highway at the 14-mile
marker. There is also a ...
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 mi 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 mi 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.
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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Population: 1,967
Nearby city: Bozeman, MT
Approx. 46 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 3,842 ft
Townsend, MT
