Non-resident was camping in the parking lot upon our arrival. He agreed to leave when found we rented for our family. Very rustic, we just slept on the bunks and cooked on the fire grate. Disappointed not able to climb into fire tower.

Non-resident was camping in the parking lot upon our arrival. He agreed to leave when found we rented for our family. Very rustic, we just slept on the bunks and cooked on the fire grate. Disappointed not able to climb into fire tower.

Beautiful and secluded, some great hikes a short drive away, but expect visitors in side by sides or 4x4s skidding to a stop after speeding around that last corner to see a family and dogs enjoying the woods. The only turn around is between cabin and fire pit, so its only momentary blindness as their headlights blare (yeah they show up in the dark, I'm sure they're sober) while they execute a messy three point turn and drive out if you're lucky.

Beautiful and secluded, some great hikes a short drive away, but expect visitors in side by sides or 4x4s skidding to a stop after speeding around that last corner to see a family and dogs enjoying the woods. The only turn around is between cabin and fire pit, so its only momentary blindness as their headlights blare (yeah they show up in the dark, I'm sure they're sober) while they execute a messy three point turn and drive out if you're lucky.

We visited this cabin on New Year's Eve. Over a foot of fresh snow had fallen in Bozeman that week, so we figured we were in for a lot of snow. We were able to drive right to the locked gate in a truck with no trouble at all. The snow was pretty deep, but a forest service truck had come that morning and left treads that we could follow. We did snowshoe on the way up but ended up just hiking the way down, sticking to the tire treads. It was freezing at the top- around -14 degrees when the sun went down- and it did take a couple of hours for the stove to warm up the cabin. Once it did, it was of course boiling hot all night (tends to be the case with these!) so I suggest wearing layers :) This cabin is adorable and very well-equipped; it's not one of those where there is a single pot and nothing else. Some silverware and tableware, a box of games for kids, a couple of books, and plenty of wood. The privy was very clean.

We visited this cabin on New Year's Eve. Over a foot of fresh snow had fallen in Bozeman that week, so we figured we were in for a lot of snow. We were able to drive right to the locked gate in a truck with no trouble at all. The snow was pretty deep, but a forest service truck had come that morning and left treads that we could follow. We did snowshoe on the way up but ended up just hiking the way down, sticking to the tire treads. It was freezing at the top- around -14 degrees when the sun went down- and it did take a couple of hours for the stove to warm up the cabin. Once it did, it was of course boiling hot all night (tends to be the case with these!) so I suggest wearing layers :) This cabin is adorable and very well-equipped; it's not one of those where there is a single pot and nothing else. Some silverware and tableware, a box of games for kids, a couple of books, and plenty of wood. The privy was very clean.

What a wonderful hidden gem, close to it all. I loved the quaint cabin on top of the mountain. It was clean, well stocked, and plenty of firewood for the woodstove and outdoor fire ring. I highly recommend brining disenfecting wipes or spray and paper towels due to the mice. Be sure to pay attention to the dates when the road closes and you have to hike up from the gate. Great get away!

What a wonderful hidden gem, close to it all. I loved the quaint cabin on top of the mountain. It was clean, well stocked, and plenty of firewood for the woodstove and outdoor fire ring. I highly recommend brining disenfecting wipes or spray and paper towels due to the mice. Be sure to pay attention to the dates when the road closes and you have to hike up from the gate. Great get away!

There are four twin beds (two bunk beds). The road is wretched the last mile. We had a surprising number of people (six) roll up checking out the tower (from the ground in the afternoon and possibly higher at 10:30 pm. Cabin was wonderful. Somebody is taking great care of the outhouse. Thanks! Be sure to stargaze if the skies are clear.

There are four twin beds (two bunk beds). The road is wretched the last mile. We had a surprising number of people (six) roll up checking out the tower (from the ground in the afternoon and possibly higher at 10:30 pm. Cabin was wonderful. Somebody is taking great care of the outhouse. Thanks! Be sure to stargaze if the skies are clear.