Cabin City Campground (MT)
Campground · Montana · 25 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Lolo National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 25
- Bookable sites
- 35 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3,166 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cabin City Campground is located 2.5 miles off of Interstate 90, Exit 22 and is 30 minutes west of Superior, Montana. It is a wooded quiet site adjacent to 12 Mile Creek. The paved campground has 24 sites total. There is water, vault toilets, trash services, picnic tables, fire rings, and Camp Hosts. A short interpretative trail is on site.
Recreation
Cabin City Campground is located 20 miles from the Hiawatha Bike Trail. The St Regis River and 12 mile Creek provide good areas to fish and nature watch. The Cabin City Campground is one of three full-service campgrounds located along Interstate 90 between Idaho and Missoula, Montana.
Facilities
Cabin City Campground is paved and has vault toilets, potable water, a Camp Host, and trash services. Each site has a parking space, picnic table, and fire ring. There are 24 sites total with 12 located in Loop A and 12 located in Loop B. Sites 1 -6 are reservable. Sites 7-12 are first-come, first-serve.
Natural Features
The campground is at 3200 feet in elevation and is surrounded by trees and 12 Mile Creek runs adjacent to it. The campground is fairly flat and easily accessible from Interstate 90.
Nearby Attractions
Missoula is 65 miles to the east.
Superior is 30 miles to the east.
St. Regis is 15 miles to the east.
Route of the Hiawatha Trail is 30 miles to the west.
Lookout Ski Area / Idaho is 40 miles to the west.
Alberton Gorge is 45 miles to the east.
The facts
- Season: May 20 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 25 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 35 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: A, B, S&P
Site types
- 25 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
25 campsites at Cabin City Campground (MT)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 🐾 |
| 6 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| S&P Standard | S&P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Location: From I-90 take Exit 22 at Henderson, travel east 2.5 miles on Camel’s Hump Road #2148. Turn left (west) at the Cabin City Campground sign on 12 Mile Creek Road # 353, travel for 0.2 miles, the campground is on the left.
47.37470, -115.26334 · 47°22'28.9"N 115°15'48.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 37 | 44 | 54 | 65 | 71 | 84 | 83 | 72 | 53 | 38 | 31 |
| Low °F | 17 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 40 | 43 | 41 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 18 |
| Precip in | 5.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
$15.00 per night per site. $5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow. Scan and Pay is available for all first come first served sites. The QR code is posted at the campground fee station. You must have the most recent recreation.gov mobile app. Cost is $15.00 per site with a $1.50 service fee. The mobile app will only allow you to pay for 1 night at a time. Reservations can be made 3 days before arrival through recreation.gov Recreation.gov charges $15.00 per site with an $8.00 service fee.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Cabin City Campground (MT)
- Can you reserve a site at Cabin City Campground (MT)?
- Yes, Cabin City Campground (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cabin City Campground (MT) have?
- 25 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Cabin City Campground (MT)?
- 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Cabin City Campground (MT)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cabin City Campground (MT).
- Does Cabin City Campground (MT) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Cabin City Campground (MT)?
- Campfires are allowed at Cabin City Campground (MT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Cabin City Campground (MT) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cabin City Campground (MT)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $15 per night. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles.
Restrictions:
- Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information
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Contact
- Phone 406-822-4233
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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