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
Nancy B
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Always an amazing experience at this well equipped and kept oasis.
Vicky A
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
We enjoyed our stay at the Gordon Reece Cabin, enjoying the groomed cross country trails and cozy cabin. Be sure to bring enough drinking water it takes a lot of melted snow to fill a water bottle. Also, bring a headlamp or some kind of lighting if you spend the night as the solar battery may not last the evening.
Gail B
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
I was not able to stay at the cabin due to a bad windstorm that blocked the route to the cabin, and presented unsafe conditions for being in the woods.
Amber B
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Magical place.
Abby K
VerifiedDecember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Always fun!
Melissa H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
There were 5 of us staying overnight and the accommodations were plenty spacious. There were plenty of cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer and dish soap. We went hiking and biking and cooked some great meals. A great place to spend time, after our Glacier Park trip was canceled.
Matthew R
VerifiedMarch 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GORDON REESE CABIN
Good place
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
