This ranger house is so, so, so wonderful. The house itself is very comfortable, with propane stove, refrigerator, lights, heat, and hot water, as well as an indoor toilet. I spent most of my time on the porch overlooking the gorgeous meadow and watching the rain, listening to birds and hoping for a moose (only had a deer wander by). Comfortable beds and the house was clean. The cons: 1) the two trails that start from the property were not maintained and at least one was not passable. The other was very, very brushy. 2) a lot of people drive in to park and check out the ranger station nearby. It’s not exactly secluded. We had many visitors in cars, a gaggle of side by sides, and a pack string (horses and mules).

This ranger house is so, so, so wonderful. The house itself is very comfortable, with propane stove, refrigerator, lights, heat, and hot water, as well as an indoor toilet. I spent most of my time on the porch overlooking the gorgeous meadow and watching the rain, listening to birds and hoping for a moose (only had a deer wander by). Comfortable beds and the house was clean. The cons: 1) the two trails that start from the property were not maintained and at least one was not passable. The other was very, very brushy. 2) a lot of people drive in to park and check out the ranger station nearby. It’s not exactly secluded. We had many visitors in cars, a gaggle of side by sides, and a pack string (horses and mules).

Simple. Peaceful.

Simple. Peaceful.

Wow! What a wonderful cabin with an amazing history. The location was magical. We came here on our honeymoon with another couple that are getting married this weekend. It was a special respite from our crazy, busy lives. We all live just outside of Darby, MT and were looking for a place close but far enough away that we couldn't be reached for anything business related. This has got to be the nicest, well-appointed forest service cabin we have ever rented. Places like this is what makes Montana so special. Thank you to the forest service, the volunteers and the firemen who all care for and protect this place...

Wow! What a wonderful cabin with an amazing history. The location was magical. We came here on our honeymoon with another couple that are getting married this weekend. It was a special respite from our crazy, busy lives. We all live just outside of Darby, MT and were looking for a place close but far enough away that we couldn't be reached for anything business related. This has got to be the nicest, well-appointed forest service cabin we have ever rented. Places like this is what makes Montana so special. Thank you to the forest service, the volunteers and the firemen who all care for and protect this place...

Great location for exploring the Selway River and the wilderness. The cabin was well equipped and was even quite cool on very hot summer days. The drive to Paradise was great, and walking in to fish the Selway was a unique experience.

Great location for exploring the Selway River and the wilderness. The cabin was well equipped and was even quite cool on very hot summer days. The drive to Paradise was great, and walking in to fish the Selway was a unique experience.

Classic Rangers cabin in a Classic Wilderness... wish I was still there

Deeply remote and peaceful! Enjoyed rustic cabin and cutthroat trout fishing!