Beaver Creek Cabin (MT)

We came to Beaver Cr cabin for 2 night end of dec, 2021. Luckily, the ski trail in was nicely established by former cabin renters. Pulling all sorts of creature comforts in our sled, it took us 1.5 hrs to ski in the 3.5 miles. A gradual up, sometimes flat, grade. It was -8 degrees the 1st morning. We did stay warm, but had to stoke the fire every 3-4 hours at night. The 2nd night i took a cot from the loft and put it close to the fire, so i could get decent sleep. The cabin just had 1 cooking pot and 1 broken coffee kettle and some plastic utensils. Not that we expected the forest service to provide us with a fully stocked cabin, but one reviewer said it was well stocked with necessities and it definitely wasn't. The door has a LOT of draft, and we went thru wood like crazy. There was great skiing beyond the cabin, up a trail called Red Cub Trailhead. This cabin, though in a beautiful setting, is a little beat up in the interior. It's not terrible, just not as lovingly cared for as other cabins we've rented. Having said all this, we had lots of fun, the snow was beautiful, and we'd recommend it to others.

The cabin is really cozy and there was plenty of firewood. The mattresses on the two bunks were very thick and comfy, and having two camp cots up in the loft was a help. The top of the stove can handle one pot or pan easily, but there is only a stock pot and a coffee pot, so bring any other pans and utensils you need.

This time of year, it’s a ski in, and it took us about 3 hours breaking trail in a foot of powder and pulling a heavy sled. But the road from the highway is gentle and not terribly steep. Of course it’s a much shorter snowmobile ride if that’s your thing.

Highly recommend if you want an out of the way spot.

It was very well maintained

We hunted the meadow in front of the cabin and up the mountains no elk or deer but had a great time

A secluded little spot. We stayed only 1 night but enjoyed it.

Perfect for those not afraid of rustic cabin life

The cabin was very easy to get to. We went at an awkward time of year where there was still snow cover but not enough to ski, though we boot packed the road with no problem. A few mice friends in the cabin kept us company, but the cabin was supplied with everything we needed for a lovely stay.

Tree was down and blocked the road, I couldn’t get to the cabin. When I asked for a refund I was told that it was my responsibility to have had a chainsaw. I was then told the money I paid goes to the employees who maintain the cabin. As if I was supposed to care about the employees who didn’t service the cabin. I was told he would put in a special request for a refund but I didn’t believe him. Thank god you don’t run a private business, just keep wasting taxpayer money.

It was so peaceful and quiet there, and was the perfect place to relax. Be warned though, the stove only lasts about 4 hours and you have to wake up and put more wood in it. Other than that, our time was great. No phone service, no electricity, no water and best of all, no people around to contend with. At night it was quiet and darker than the inside of a cat, so for that 4 hours while it was warm, we slept like babies.

Cabin was in great shape. Love the new stove. Wood supply low. I'm wondering if snowmobilers come in and use the firepit and deplete the wood supply. Good idea to lock up the woodshed.