Can you reserve a site at Dry Wolf Cabin?

Yes, Dry Wolf Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Dry Wolf Cabin, Montana — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conveniently located along Dry Wolf Creek, providing a pleasant setting for anglers, wildlife watchers and hikers.

When snow arrives, access on the graveled county road is by four-wheel-drive only.

Recreation

Anglers seek brook and rainbow trout in Dry Wolf Creek. A variety of horseback riding and hiking trails originate within a few miles of the cabin. Trails for mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders are also in the area. Cross country skiing is popular in winter months.

Facilities

The cabin is a one-room structure that sleeps five. Amenities include a propane cook stove, propane lights and a wood stove for heat. Firewood is provided and is located in the storage shed near the cabin. DO NOT USE THE SUPPLIED FIREWOOD FOR OUTSIDE FIRES. Dishes, pots, pans and utensils are available, and a vault toilet is located year-round outside.

No water or electricity is included. Guests are expected to bring plenty of water for drinking, food and cleaning supplies. Other items to bring: inside lighting, bedding, towels, matches, food, water, garbage bags, a cooler, flashlights, toilet paper and personal necessities. Guest must clean the cabin/toilet completely, pack out all food and trash upon departure. Wood box should be filled before departure.(Click here for more cabin details.)

Pets are not allowed in the cabin, but can be kept outside.

Natural Features

The cabin is nestled along Dry Wolf Creek at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Dry Wolf Creek is a tributary of the Judith River and flows north for about 40 miles in the Little Belt Mountains. Surrounding peaks include Gibson Peak and Butcherknife Mountain.

Nearby Attractions

Groceries and fuel may be found in Stanford, approximately 20 miles from the cabin. Bandbox Mountain, about an hour's drive, is a good place to hunt for marine fossils that are more than 100 million years old.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 5 people per site
Loops: AREA DRY WOLF CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Dry Wolf Cabin

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA DRY WOLF CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	5

Getting there

From Stanford, Montana, go a mile northwest on US 87, then turn left on County Road 251 (Dry Wolf Road). Continue for 15 miles and look for a sign to Dry Wolf Station. Turn left onto short parking spur of the cabin site.

47.01639, -110.49806 · 47°0'59.0"N 110°29'53.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Aug, down to 37°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	40	47	54	63	71	81	81	72	58	44	37
Low °F	16	16	22	27	35	42	47	47	40	32	24	16
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Dry Wolf Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Dry Wolf Cabin?: Yes, Dry Wolf Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dry Wolf Cabin have?: 1 site.

Also listed by

Dry Wolf Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Dry Wolf Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$55 per night

Restrictions:

No pets inside the cabin and no livestock on the cabin grounds.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Dry Wolf Cabin

Judith Guard Station 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kings Hill Cabin 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hunters Spring Cabin 23.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dry Wolf Campground 2.7 mi · Campground
Lake McDonald Lodge 11.5 mi · Facility
Many Pines Campground 12.2 mi · Campground
Aspen Campground 12.9 mi · Campground
Hay Canyon Campground 17.7 mi · Campground
South Pilgrim Trailhead 19.9 mi · Facility
Snowy Mountain Range 21.3 mi · Facility
Moose Creek Campground - Little Belt Mountains 21.7 mi · Campground
Jumping Creek Campground 22.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 406-236-5511 OR 406-566-2292
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Dry Wolf Cabin