Vigilante Cabin
Virginia City, Montana · 6,102 ft · In Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,102 ft (1,860 m)6,102 ft1,860 m
Sites1
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Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Toilets
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About
Overview
The Vigilante Cabin, also known as the Vigilante Middle House, offers a comfortable place to stay deep in the mountains of southwestern Montana along the Ruby River between the Snowcrest and Gravelly Ranges. The house boasts two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and has electricity and seasonal water. A bathroom, with a toilet and shower,is usually available from May - September. It is close to many outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, hiking and hunting, as well as off-road vehicle trails and gold panning.
The house was constructed in 1925 and served as the Ruby District headquarters. In the 1930s a Civilian Conservation Corp camp was established at the site and the adjacent houses and garage were constructed. The site also then served as a range experiment station. The white clapboard middle house is available for rent, while the two other houses on the property are still used by Forest Service personnel and volunteers throughout the year. Though usually quiet, this can be a busy site when work crews are using those adjacent facilities.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Vigilante Cabin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Fog then Sunny51°24°
- ThuMostly Sunny54°29°
- FriSunny64°36°
- SatSunny64°34°
- SunSunny64°36°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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