Overview

The Sage Creek Cabin is located in the Pryor Mountains on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The cabin was built in 1892 to serve as a line cabin for horse and cattle operations before transitioning into the administrative office for the Pryor Mountain Ranger District in 1908. Today, the building's character is still reminiscent of the 1920's when the north wing and kitchen area were added to the original squared shaped building. Sage Creek Cabin is an excellent place to spend time relaxing, or an excellent base camp for spending time in the beautiful Pryor Mountains.

Facilities

The Sage Creek Cabin is a rustic cabin that offers limited amenities. There are two sleeping areas that are furnished with two bunkbeds, four twin mattresses in total. A limited kitchen that has no stove/oven, refrigerator, or running water. Two living areas that are furnished with a large dining table and a wood stove, firewood is not provided.

The cabin is not fully accessible. There is an ADA ramp that leads into the cabin and provides access to the kitchen, one living area, and one bedroom, however, the rest of the cabin is not ADA accessible. There is an outhouse located 50 feet from the cabin that has no accessible path leading to it. 

The cabin has electricity. The only source of heat is a wood stove. 

Natural Features

The Pryor Mountains are underlain by ancient granites and gneisses that date back 3.0 – 4.0 billion years. The same seas that deposited the sedimentary rocks in the Beartooths covered the ancestral Pryors and deposited the same types of rocks. The Pryors are known for the extraordinary caves that have formed through erosion in the exposed Madison Limestone formation that is ever present in this area. 

The Sage Creek cabin is situated in a draw, just above Sage Creek, at the foot of Big Pryor Mountain. The area around the cabin is characterized by high desert and lies at the foot of predominantly Doug Fir forests at the higher elevations. 

Recreation

Recreation in the area consists of:

• OHV riding

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Hiking 

• Nature viewing

Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions in the area consist of:

• Big Ice Cave Picnic Area

• Sage Creek

• Miles of motorized road/trails 

• The Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range

Contact Info

Important Notices

• Entry to the cabin road gate and the cabin is by combination lock. guests must CHECK their confirmation letter for the combination. The entrance gate to the cabin MUST remain CLOSED to prevent cattle from entering the area.

• Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. The main road in is often difficult and could possibly be impassible to travel in wet conditions. 

• The only source of heat is a wood stove. Wood is not provided.

• There is no cooking stove. 

• There is no refrigerator. 

• You will need to provide your own dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils, stove, and cooler.

• You will need to provide your own linens for twin mattresses.

• There is an accessible ramp to access the cabin, but only half of the cabin is considered accessible. The outhouse does not have an accessible path leading to it. 

• Be bear aware: store all food and bear attractants inside the cabin or your vehicle.

• Clean the cabin before leaving. Cleaning supplies are provided in the cabin.

• Take all trash and food with you when you leave.

• No water. You must bring your own water. Any water collected from natural sources should be treated to prevent giardia.

• No pets inside the cabin.

Available Activities

• Birding - Birding
• Fishing - Fishing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Photography - Photography
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Wild Horse Viewing - Wild Horse Viewing
• Off Road Vehicle Trails - Off Road Vehicle Trails

Directions

<p>From Bridger, MT:</p> <ul> <li>Head south on US-310</li> <li>Turn East on S Pryor Mountain Road</li> <li>Turn left at the windmills to stay on S Pryor Mountain Road</li> <li>Turn right, through the red gate, and continue to Sage Creek Cabin. The turn off for the cabin is just over a half mile beyond the National Forest boundary, and 250 feet past the turn for Sage Creek Road.</li> </ul>

Cancellation Policy

<p><strong>If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?</strong></p><p>Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in My Reservations.</p><p><strong>Changes</strong></p><p>If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:</p><ul><li><p>Adding or removing nights to your stay.</p></li></ul><p>Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.</p><p><strong>Cancellations</strong></p><p>You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:</p><ul><li><p>$10 cancellation fee</p></li><li><p>Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)</p></li><li><p>Any previous change fees</p></li></ul><p>Late cancellation penalties may also apply:</p><p><strong>What is “Late”?</strong></p><p>For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.</p><p><strong>Late Fee</strong></p><p>In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your <strong>first night's recreation use fee </strong>from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit  <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 406-446-2103

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