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Sage Creek Cabin

Bridger, Montana · USDA Forest Service

No pets
Sage Creek Cabin — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

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. Recreation in the area consists of: • OHV riding • Fishing • Hunting • Hiking • Nature viewing For facility specific information, please call (406) 446-2103.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. 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. 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

Directions

From Bridger, MT: Head south on US-310 Turn East on S Pryor Mountain Road Turn left at the windmills to stay on S Pryor Mountain Road 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. Alternative Power Line Route: Drive south of Bridger for 2.8 miles and turn left on Pryor Mountain Road. Drive 12.2 miles until the road dead ends. Turn right to continue on Pryor Mountain Road/Railroad Grade Rd. Drive 2.8 miles and turn left onto Pryor Mountain Road/Railroad Grade Rd. In 2.2 miles, turn right onto Railroad Grade Rd. This becomes Forest Road 2500 (Powerline Road). We recommend high clearance vehicles for this section of road. It is rocky and a single track. Drive 6.9 miles and turn right onto Pryor Mountain Road/Forest Road 2308. Drive 0.3 miles and turn left onto Sage Creek Rd. Drive 0.3 miles to Sage Creek Campground. Roads in the Pryor Mountains can become impassable when wet.

Location

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Details

State
Montana
City / area
Bridger
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$65 / night
Rating
4.00 / 5 (1 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
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