About Gordon Reese Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (47)
What Guests Are Saying
Gordon Reese Cabin offers a lovely and spacious backcountry shelter with essential supplies for a comfortable stay, set in a stunning location with breathtaking night skies. While some amenities like solar lights and the stove have issues, guests appreciate the clean, quiet, and private atmosphere, along with the kindness of fellow winter visitors. It's recommended to bring additional necessities, such as lighting and trash bags, as well as to expect some maintenance concerns that need attention.
What Guests Are Saying
Gordon Reese Cabin offers a lovely and spacious backcountry shelter with essential supplies for a comfortable stay, set in a stunning location with breathtaking night skies. While some amenities like solar lights and the stove have issues, guests appreciate the clean, quiet, and private atmosphere, along with the kindness of fellow winter visitors. It's recommended to bring additional necessities, such as lighting and trash bags, as well as to expect some maintenance concerns that need attention.
Review Summary
Paul L
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Great place. Had extra water so left it for next guests.
Diane L
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
The stay at the Gordon Reese Cabin was fantastic!!! I was part of the crew that build this magical Warming Hut...alway a treat to spend the night there.
Nancy B
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Awesome time up at the cabin! Clean and well stocked. The forest service had just installed a new battery for the solar lights. Thanks for an exceptional experience.
Laurie W
VerifiedApril 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
The Gordon Reece cabin was wonderful. With lights, propane, solar power, a wood stove, a cook stove... it was so comfortable! Extremely clean and well organized, views of Pioneer Mountains, clearly marked ski trails, and lots of snow. I will make this an annual trip. Thank you !!
Gary W
VerifiedApril 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Excellent experience!
Frances G
VerifiedApril 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
The Gordon Reese Cabin is definitely a star on the forest service cabin rental opportunities list. It is well constructed and has many amenities. During winter ski season, this cabin main floor is shared with the public as a warming shelter and gathering spot for anyone that ventures to it. There is a sink with a French drain for gray water. There is a propane range and a variety of cookware, including a percolator. There are solar lights and propane lights as well as a variety of battery operated lanterns. Be sure to bring a flashlight and/or headlamp for personal use, and for going out at night. There is a wood stove that generously heats the interior of the cabin as well as an ample supply of firewood available. The deck on the east side of the cabin is welcoming and the views to the Pioneer Mountains are beautiful. There are pit toilets at the parking lot and near the cabin. They both get heavy use. The result is a towering poop-cone or shitsicle lingering below.
Vicky D
VerifiedApril 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Funtime, great snow, and great grooming!
Vicky D
VerifiedMarch 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Beautiful Cabin, lovely time.
Nicky M
VerifiedMarch 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Beautiful ski in cabin (easy) surrounded with miles of groomed trails. Sleeping quarters upstairs are very comfortable. We have only stayed here during the Winter season. Highly recommended!
Vicky D
VerifiedMarch 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Remember to check over the cabin printout from USFS before you come so you are not lacking anything.
Location Gordon Reese Cabin
Address:
Po Box 238
Wisdom, MT, 59761
United States
From Wisdom, travel west on Highway 43 for 26 miles, the parking area is located at the top of Chief Joseph Pass. The route has many signs. Maps of the area may be purchased by calling the Wisdom Ranger District.
Gordon Reese Cabin is accessible via Highway 43, which provides the primary route from Wisdom, located approximately 26 miles away.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.694 / -113.934
Elevation: 2217 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. During the winter season (Dec 1 - Apr 15) snow can be melted for use in the cabin, but should be treated to remove bacteria.
- This facility is located in a remote area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water and weather safety (including avalanche danger).
- Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more.
- All garbage and food must be packed out.
- Learn more about the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. Firewood for the warming stove is provided on site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- You will have access to the lock combination code once your reservation is confirmed. No need to call the Wisdom District Office for the padlock combination. During the winter season the main floor of the cabin serves as a warming shelter during the day; overnight guests rooms are located on the upper level.
- Look for the Bitterroot XC Ski Club website and facebook page for the latest XC ski trail grooming report. Ski trail grooming takes place from Dec 1-April 14 each year with grant funds awarded to the Bitterroot XC Ski Club and Lost Trail Powder Mtn. Ski Area.
- Please do not bring dogs onto the Chief Joseph ski trails during the winter. Nearby Forest Service Road 1260 is a multi-use winter trail where visitors can ski and showshoe with dogs. Backcountry ski trails on the south side of MT Hwy 43 are also great places to ski with your dogs.
- Each visitor group is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the cabin. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF checks on the cabin intermittently during the reservation season and cannot guarantee the sterilization of facilities or prevention of disease transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the latest on COVID-19 in Montana, please refer to the Governor's Corona Virus Task Force: https://covid19.mt.gov/
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
