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Upper Ford Cabin Rental

Upstairs bedroom 1 - 1 queen bed
Upstairs Bedroom 2 - 2 twin beds
Upstairs Futon couch/queen bed
Living Room Futon couch/queen size bed
Upper Ford Ranger Station in winter

About Upper Ford Cabin Rental

The Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car. Several amenities are provided, but guests will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jan 1 to Dec 30

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

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Price
🏠 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$75.00
/ per night

Reviews (48)

What Guests Are Saying

The Upper Ford Cabin Rental offers a cozy and clean environment, with a well-stocked kitchen and a lovely location near the Yaak River, perfect for relaxation and exploration. While the cabin is conveniently close to a paved road, it still provides a quiet retreat with beautiful natural surroundings. Guests recommend bringing additional supplies like mattress protectors and toilet paper, as well as addressing minor maintenance issues like the thermostat and futon cushions.

Review Summary

4.3
48 reviews
5
58.3%
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4
22.9%
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3
10.4%
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Christine N

Verified

February 22, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

5

We had a lovely time. The cabin was well kept and the outhouse was clean. Note to future renters - the oven does not work. The stove top does, so it wasn’t a big deal. Cooking utensils are minimal so you might want to bring a few extra if you plan on cooking a lot.

Tim D

Verified

February 7, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

5

second time there, always great.

Robert A

Verified

November 20, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

1

Cabin was very dirty stove had burnt food all over top and oven still doesn’t work you would think for what they charge they could put in a new stove and fridge propane light had half the mantle’s missing not my first time here just gets worse every year

Paul P

Verified

November 15, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

4

Cabin had a lot of flys and mouse droppings. Need more fly strips and mouse traps. was nice having propane heat! overall good experience.

Kim T

Verified

November 7, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

4

The cabin & surroundings were beautiful! The river was great to have it so close. Lots of birds & water fowl. Pretty cool that an Engleman spruce was harvested there for the capital Christmas tree.

Scott S

Verified

August 9, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

5

The Upper Ford Cabin is the ultimate place to go off grid. My opinion is this is a great rustic cabin with appropriate luxuries. Right on the Yaak River. So relaxing and perfect pace to mentally recharge.

Leanne R

Verified

June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

5

Wonderful cabin in a very special spot. The cabin is very well set up and comfortable. We enjoy how quiet and private the site is despite being pretty close to Yaak if you need something from the store. We will definitely come back for another visit. Thank you to the Three Rivers RD for keeping this site up so well.

Tom H

Verified

June 9, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

5

Second time staying here. Found the cabin to have been well cleaned from the previous visitors. Fished Hawkins lake and did some other hiking and sightseeing. Great place to get away.

Lindsay W

Verified

April 25, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

5

Wonderful cabin with plenty of space and amenities. The creek right by the fire pit is quite the treat.

Tim D

Verified

April 7, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPER FORD CABIN RENTAL

5

Great place to stay. We will be back.

Location Upper Ford Cabin Rental

Address:
12858 Us Hwy. 2
Troy, MT, 59935-8750
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 48.9065 / -115.661

Elevation: 913 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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The cabin is secured with a combination lock; please call the the Ranger District at (406) 295-4693 prior to arrival to confirm the combination

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Check-in 2:00 pm / Check-out 11:00 am

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Horses are not allowed in the cabin area. Please use the corrals provided. Certified weed-free hay is required

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There is no water; guests must provide their own for drinking, cooking and washing

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Pets are allowed, but no pets on the furniture

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Please pack out all trash and food and clean cabin before departure

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There is a 5 consecutive day stay limit. A break of 7 days is requested before making another reservation. 

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Be aware, this facility is not cleaned between user visits. It is up to individual renters to bring their own cleaning supplies and clean before and after site use.

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Learn more about the Kootenai National Forest

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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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