Owl Creek Cabin

Drinking water is only available from mid-May to mid-November; outside this time frame, guests will need to bring their own water. The water system require electicity please plan accordingly. Refunds will not be given for a power outage which are possible due to the remote nature of the cabin. Click this link for outage information https://bills.meccoop.com/maps/OutageWebMap/

Contact the ranger district office at (406) 837-7500, during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for updates on weather and road conditions; refunds will not be given for inclement weather or road conditions.

The road to the cabin is plowed in winter. However, you should be prepared for winter driving conditions. Depending on the severity of snowfall, the cabin may not be immediately plowed. It is also common for the cabin to lose power during weather events. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.

Grizzly bears frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and garbage. Coolers and Trash may NOT be left unattended on the porch of the cabin or in the back of trucks.

This is a rustic cabin rental. While we have supplied the cabin rental with several amenities please realize this is not a hotel room or a vacation house rental. The cabin will not have all modern conveniences or comforts. We clean the cabins about once a week, which means we do not clean after every rental. Some renters are not as courteous as others and may leave the cabin less than spotless. Please take this into consideration when forming your expectations of the cabin rental.

The porch, ramps, steps and roadways can be slippery when damp, or covered by snow or frost.

During your stay the Forest Service or their representatives may be present at or around the cabin to perform repairs, stocking of cabin supplies, snow removal, or any other general maintenance.

Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack-it-in, pack-it-out' facility. Trash service is NOT provided at any of our rental properties. Trash Service at the nearby Holland Lake Complex is NOT for renters of Owl Packer. That is a service provided by a concessionaire who manages the Holland Lake Campground and Day Use Areas -for their paying guests. They pay for that service seperately -The USFS does NOT pay for trash service. Illegal dumping at the Holland Lake Complex could result in a citation.

Pets are allowed at the cabin *IF* they are under your control at all times and well behaved. This is a working stock area, with outfitters regularly packing out horses and mules with their paying guests. Your dogs may not disturb the outfitters or their animals. Any reports of disturbance or dogs not under your control could result in a fine.

Conserve propane by setting the thermostat to 55 degrees while away from the cabin.

The cabin remains locked; a combination lock code will be contained in the reservation confirmation letter.

Guests must clean cabin prior to departure; a fee will be charged if extra clean-up is needed.

Commercial use of cabin is prohibited.

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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. Certified Weed Free Hay must also be used for all stock animals to prevent the spread of invasive weeds into our wilderness. See our Forest Special Order for more details.