USDA Forest Service · Montana
Dry Wolf Cabin
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,545 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DRY WOLF GUARD STATION (NFSR 6334) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
- Nearest town
- STANFORD
- Address
- 109 CENTRAL AVE. P.O. BOX 484, STANFORD, MT, 59479
- Phone
- 406-236-5511 OR 406-566-2292
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive, Snowmobiling, Wildlife Viewing
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About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 18° | -28° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 13° | -30° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 23° | -2° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 27° | -6° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 37° | 26° | 73° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 46° | 36° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 55° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 54° | 46° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 47° | 30° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 37° | 19° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 29° | -6° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 22° | -14° | 47° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Dry Wolf Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Dry Wolf Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Many Pines Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Aspen Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
- Judith Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi · 1 sites
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