Fairview Ranger Station
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Kootenai National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 10
- People per site
- 2,999 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This remote cabin was built in 1908 and served as an administration building for the Wolf Creek District of the Blackfeet National Forest. The Blackfeet NF was dissolved in 1935 becoming part of the Kootenai & Flathead NF. Fairview was used as a remote work station until 1980. In 2011 major work was done to restore the cabin and put it on the rental system. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car.Recreation
Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be enjoyed.Facilities
This 900 square foot cabin can sleep up to 6 people and comes furnished with one double bed and two twin beds with mattresses upstairs and one double futon and twin futon with mattresses downstairs.Other amenities include a propane stove, refrigerator, heater and lights, table and chairs, table settings for eight, kitchen tools, pots and pans and cleaning gear. A vault toilet is located nearby.
Electricity and potable water are not available. Guests must bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing. Items such as bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, first aid supplies, garbage bags, dish soap, dish towels and dish cloths are not available. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Natural Features
The Fairview Ranger Station is situated near Wolf Creek at an elevation of 2,995 feet within the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. Wolf Creek and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout and big game animals. Wolf Creek has been an important route through history as a trail for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors and railroads.The facts
- Season: Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 10 people per site
- Loops: FAIRVIEW RANGER STATION
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
1 campsite at Fairview Ranger Station
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Ranger Station | FAIRVIEW RANGER STATION | Cabin Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Springs | — | 10 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Libby Montana follow Hwy 37 N for 14 miles to Fisher River Road 763. Turn right and follow for 10 miles; continue straight merging onto Wolf Cr/Fortine Cr road 36 and follow for another 17 miles. The cabin will be on the left.
48.35442, -115.03836 · 48°21'15.9"N 115°2'18.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.6 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 Fairview Ranger Station
- Can you reserve a site at Fairview Ranger Station?
- Yes, Fairview Ranger Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Fairview Ranger Station have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Fairview Ranger Station?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Fairview Ranger Station.
- Does Fairview Ranger Station have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Fairview Ranger Station?
- Campfires are allowed at Fairview Ranger Station. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Fairview Ranger Station also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Fairview Ranger Station's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $75.00 a night
Accessibility:
- Accessible sites and vault toilet
Camping near Fairview Ranger Station
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- Tally Lake Campground 21.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McGregor Lake Campground 23.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fisher River Area less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Sylvia Lake Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
- Barron Creek Boating Site 16.1 mi · Facility
- Ashley Lake North Campground 21.6 mi · Campground
- Logan State Park 22.2 mi · Facility
- Libby Area 22.5 mi · Facility
- McGuire Mountain Lookout 23.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 406-293-7773
- Email ccroucher@fs.fed.us
- 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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