USDA Forest Service · Montana
Cabin City Campground (MT)
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 21 with water, 25 no hookups
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,186 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CABIN CITY LOOP A (NFSR 9117-A) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Lolo National Forest
- Nearest town
- Superior
- Address
- Superior Ranger District, Superior, MT, 59872
- Phone
- 406-822-4233
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mushroom Picking, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing
About
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.
Fees
$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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 24° | -20° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 22° | -10° | 50° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 29° | 9° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 32° | 15° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 42° | 31° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 49° | 37° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 59° | 45° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 59° | 46° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 50° | 37° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 38° | 29° | 75° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 32° | 9° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 27° | 3° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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