Cabin or lookout

Hogback Homestead

The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities as well as exceptional scenery.

Listed under Hiking trails · Paved & step-free paths · River access & fishing · Cabins & lookouts · Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing · Wildlife & bird watching · Nature centers & history sites

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A house with a green roof sits in a grassy clearing with a dirt path leading to it. — Photo from recreation.gov

About this place

The Hogback Homestead, a fully furnished two story log cabin, is situated on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek. It has three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and dining room. It is heated with a wood stove and is equipped with solar electric lighting and a propane cook stove.

Practical information

Address: 2933 Rock Creek Road Philipsburg, MT 59858
Arrival: From Interstate 90 take the Rock Creek Road (exit #126) south for 29 miles OR follow Scenic Highway 1 south to Philipsburg. 1 mile before Philipsburg, turn right (west) onto State Road #348. Travel 13 miles, cross Rock Creek and turn right (north) onto Rock Creek Road #102. Travel 10 miles north to the Hogback Homestead.
Route surface: Rock Creek Road is a hardened surface for 12 miles and the remainder is a gravel, single-lane road, with intermittent pull-outs.
Fees: Overnight Use: $75 per night
Hours: Seasons of use April 1 - November 30; check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m.
Dogs: Pets are not allowed in this facility or on the property.
Use rules: Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
Managed by: Federal agency
Phone: 406-329-3814