Cabin City Campground (MT)

Cabin City Campground (MT)

Part of Lolo National Forest

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.

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.

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.

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.

Important Notices

  • Cabin City Campground has two loops, A and B. Both loops have 12 sites each. All sites are back-in only and can accommodate vehicles up to 35 feet. There are no pull through sites at this campground.

  • The campground is paved and each site has a parking area, picnic table, and fire ring. Potable water and vault toilets are available in each loop. Trash services are provided on site and Camp Hosts are located between the two loops.  

  • Sites 1 -6 in Loop A and B are reserveable through Recreation.Gov. Sites 7-12 in both loops are first-come, first-served basis.

  • The maximum stay limit is 16 days per reservation.

  • There is a short interpretative trail located on site.

  • Learn more about the Lolo National Forest at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/lolo

  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Available Activities

  • Biking - Biking
  • Berry Picking - Berry Picking
  • Camping - Camping
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Mushroom Picking - Mushroom Picking
  • Photography - Photography
  • Picnicking - Picnicking
  • Star Gazing - Star Gazing
  • Birding - Birding

Directions

<p>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.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 406-822-4233

Superior Ranger District
PO Box 460
209 W Riverside Ave.
Superior, MT 59872
195 Twelve Mile Cr Rd
DeBorgia, MT 59872

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