Notch Cabin in MT -- Campground & RV Camping

Notch Cabin sits at 8,470 feet in a narrow meadow between Olson Peak and Hogback Mountain, near the crest of the Snowcrest Range. The 12-by-16-foot log structure sleeps two on a bunk bed with foam pads and includes a wood stove, a propane cooktop, a lantern, and basic utensils. A small stream flows less than 100 feet from the front door, and an outhouse sits 100 feet west. Visitors can access the 40-mile Snowcrest Trail within a mile for backpacking, hiking, and hunting access. Guests must bring their own 16.4-ounce propane canisters, bedding, supplies, and drinking water.

Getting there: Notch Cabin is about 62 miles from Ennis, Montana. The final 28 miles are gravel, dirt or primitive two-track. From Ennis, take Montana Highway 287 west for 23 miles to Alder. At Alder, turn south toward Ruby Reservoir (County 248) and travel 21 miles. Turn right on Ledford Creek Road (County 50) and travel southwest for 3 miles to signed junction. Turn right onto Robb Creek road and after about 4.5 miles, you'll enter the Robb-Ledford WMA. Continue for 0.5 mile to junction, turn right and travel for 5 miles. At that point, the Springbrook road joins in from the west. Continue south toward the mountains and cross Robb Creek after about 3.5 miles. One half mile farther, you'll reach the Forest boundary, then another mile to the cabin. The route is signed at the junctions. Driving time from Ennis is about 2.5 hours, with the last 9 miles taking over an hour. As an alternative route, travel south from Alder for 14 miles and turn onto Sweetwater Road toward Dillon. Travel almost 9 miles and turn left onto Springbrook Road. This 2-track road will connect with the Robb Creek Road after about 12 miles. Follow Robb Creek directions from there. This route is not signed, other than the Springbrook/Sweetwater junction and there will be gates to open and close. See Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest-South map for details.

• Secluded here, a single-site campground with no through road within 3.7 miles.
• Olson Peak stands 2,006 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles south.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with most of them shaded.

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