Reviews for this site — 001, Loop: AREA WEST FORK CABIN

4.5
(19 reviews)

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Trinity V Verified
Stayed date
Nov 2025

Fantastic cabin! Loved the incredible views, and having the water pump right next to the cabin as well. Well set up. Kitchen was amazing. Loved sitting at the kitchen table and looking outside at the mountains!

Carley B Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2025

This cabin is the cleanest we have been to. The location is beautiful and offers lots of activities to do. My family and I loved it here.

Kathy K Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2025

This is a great little cabin to spend a couple of days. It was clean and had plenty of pots, pans, and dishes. The cots are comfortable, and the mice weren't too bad. On the way in we hiked up Jones Creek, and on the way out we hiked up Clary Coulee, both have beautiful views. There are numerous trails that take off from the cabin. we did a day hike up Mount Wright, and another day we followed the North Fork of the Teton and on up Bruce Creek.

Dorothy D Verified
Stayed date
Sep 2023

The West Fork cabin was much better than what we expected! The dirt road in was amazing (we went in late September and the locals said it had just been graded:) The cabin was very comfortable and well stocked. The pit toilet was the cleanest I have ever used! We got to meet the fellows that planted new trees, it was great seeing the trees doing so well. It was a great experience!

David K Verified
Stayed date
Sep 2023

Great spot! At first was taken aback by the appearance of the landscape, standing dead trees from a fire years back, but glad to see new growth coming in, and that the Forest Service is conducting fuels control at vulnerable sites to prevent a re-occurrence. Plus the views were pretty stunning. I had a hammock and strung it up between to pines next to the cabin which made for some pleasant relaxation. We took a trip north up the West Fork the first day, Teton Pass the next, and Our (Hidden) Lake on our way out on Day 3, all highly recommended! If you have a chance to stop in at the FS office in Choteau, the folks at the desk are super helpful and knowledgeable about the area and had a lot of great suggestions for activities and side trips. Pikas storing hay at the bridge next to the cabin were a hit too. We saw wolf tracks on our hike up to Teton Pass, and basically stumbled into a bear den on a brief off-trail foray. Keep an eye out for Golden-eagles, we saw them on a couple of occasions. Thanks to the Forest Service for making this place available at such a reasonable rate. Not too much stock up that way either, not keen on hiking torn up trails with horse poop all over. We'll be back for sure. Bird list included Audubon's warbler, red-shafted flicker, western tanager, olive-sided flycatcher, ruby-crowned and golden-crowned kinglets, red-naped sapsucker, Clark's nutcracker, magnificent raven, Cassin's finch, white-crowned and chipping sparrows, sharp-shinned hawk. No bighorn or mountain goats despite glassing the slopes, but found goat fur at Our Lake. Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Columbian (?) ground squirrel, least chipmunk and some other chipmunk (red-tailed or yellow pine, not sure) for mammals.

Michael B Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2023

Love this place. Upgrades look great!

Mark R Verified
Stayed date
Mar 2023

Fantastic cabin. Skied in in the winter. Water pump froze at night, but worked when warmed up in the morning. Bunk beds don’t squeak! Thank you Rocky Mountain Ranger District!

Elaina G Verified
Stayed date
Feb 2022

Winter is a great time to visit this cabin - the off-track xc skiing and snowshoeing is glorious. The 3-mile road to the cabin is open to snowmobile, but challenge yourself and hike it! Except for the first 1/4 mile, it's downhill all the way there - and uphill all the way back. The snow is usually compacted enough by snow machine tracks that you can boot it or ski it - I go in good winter trail boots. Be aware, though, that there WILL be some bare dirt patches, which can be a drag (pun intended) if you carry gear in a sled or pulk. The cabin itself is comfortable and complete, if somewhat drafty. The propane heater is effective, but it takes time to warm the cabin from stone cold, which it probably will be when you arrive. Also the propane cooking range is excellent. The wood stove is nice if you like wood heat, and you can maintain a pan of warm water on it for washing. There are usually mice - there were when I visited. Best keep your food in bear-proof containers and scent-proof bags. Otherwise they weren't bothersome, and they can't seem to get into the cupboards in the cabinet unit by the back door. I found all the cleaning equipment and chemicals you might wish for. The vault toilet is clean and about 50 feet from the front door. Take some TP. And yes, the hand water pump works in winter!! Yahoo! So go. Snowshoe. xc ski. Hang out and read. Stand outside quietly, especially at night - the silence will astound you.

Alan W Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2021

Cabin was in great shape. Stove worked great, and facilities were in good shape. I would suggest making it clear that the cabin has no lighting, in case people are expecting to find a lantern. There was propane as if one had previously been there.

mark e Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2021

Great place, great times and although the fire wrecked havoc here, it has its own beauty. The cabin has all the essentials for cooking, cleaning and sleeping.