Upper Ford Cabin Rental

$75.00/night

12858 US HWY. 2
TROY, MT 59935-8750

Overview

The Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center.

The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car. Several amenities are provided, but guests will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear.

Recreation

Fishing in the Yaak River and nearby streams can yield a variety of trout, as well as kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, large scale sucker and long nose dace. Big game hunting is also possible in the area.

Northwest Peaks Scenic Area, which is located in the very northwest corner of the Yaak Area, offers several hiking trails. Equestrian trails are near the cabin.

Winter brings skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing opportunities for all experience levels.

Facilities

This 900 square foot cabin can sleep up to 10 and comes furnished with 1 queen bed with mattress, 2 twin beds with mattresses and 1 double futon upstairs. A double futon and single futon are located downstairs. Other amenities include a propane stove, refrigerator, propane heater, table with benches, chairs, table settings for 8, kitchen tools and cleaning gear.

An outhouse with vault toilet is located nearby. Across the road is a horse corral.

Electricity and potable water are not available. Guests must bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing.

Items such as bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, first aid supplies, garbage bags, dish soap, dish towels and dish cloths are not available. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and clean the cabin before leaving.

Natural Features

The cabin is situated on the slope of Clark Mountain in the Purcell Range above the Yaak River drainage. The Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout. The Yaak area is heavily forested and features several lakes scattered at varying elevations.

The area is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk, deer and a variety of smaller mammals and birds (bear safety).

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Pets allowed: all 1 sites
Largest party: 10 people

Directions

From Troy, Montana, take US Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 30 miles north to the town of Yaak. Follow Yaak 92 approximately 7 miles to the junction with Upper Ford Road 8025, stay to the right. The cabin is approximately 300 yards from this junction and is located on the right-hand side of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Dee B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Excellent location and all the amenities needed. The only complaint is mattresses and cushion on the futon, really needs updated.

Mike B

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Reviewed 4 months ago

I appreciate the paved road all the way there. The cabin was great along with location and we did run into a grizzly on the property along with setting off truck alarm one night! Be bear aware

Amylouise S

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Reviewed 5 months ago

We love Upper Ford. This was our third visit in five years. Twice in the spring and once in the autumn. The autumn trip was nice because we got to wade in the river right by the cabin. The spring trips are nice for hikes, drives, and cozy evenings playing cards in the cabin.

Dan E

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Reviewed a year ago

Great cabin. We enjoyed our time there despite initial disappointment of it being just a few feet off a paved road. We are used to the FS cabins being more remote, but it was quiet and we only had a one person stop. Nice to have the Yaak River right there. We enjoyed being able to hear it and see it, just wish there was better access to it. Mattresses are firm - really need box springs to fit the frames - so, typical of these cabins. You might want to bring an air pad and/or your own cot. The fridge and stove worked great in the huge kitchen. It's very well stocked and having an indoor sink with a working drain was an unexpected delight. The propane lanterns all worked well. Mosquitos were present but not horrible. I was more concerned at the wasp next on the outhouse roof overhang as some of my party are highly allergic. We were impressed with how clean the cabin was upon arrival.

Joe L

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Reviewed a year ago

Wonderful place to relax !

Amanda M

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Reviewed a year ago

Wonderful nice historical cabin! Bring everything you need even mattress protectors and TP. The mosquitoes were BAD in the cabin, not too bad outside.

Availability

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Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 39% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.