Challenge Cabin, Essex, MT

Challenge Cabin is located in the Hungry Horse Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest (3 hrs 40 min northeast of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 5,057 feet. The site is open all year. There is a fee of $50.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (13)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		54%
4 star		31%
3 star		15%
2 star		0%
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@DarrelS1015446 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #1

It was a great experience. We will be doing it again.

@lydiaf3159658 · Camped on Mar 3, 2022 at Campsite #1

Great rustic place!

@MichelleM70561 · Camped on Dec 26, 2021 at Campsite #1

Had a great adventure here just after Christmas. The cabin was clean and the firewood was well stocked. Be aware that the trails had not been groomed but we were able to find the cabin easily.

@MichelleM126 · Camped on Dec 26, 2021 at Campsite #1

Had a great adventure here just after Christmas. The cabin was clean and the firewood was well stocked. Be aware that the trails had not been groomed but we were able to find the cabin easily.

@LydiaF331 · Camped on Dec 11, 2021 at Campsite #1

Wonderful time!

@danb6262240 · Camped on Mar 22, 2021 at Campsite #1

Nice small cabin with a useful layout and beautiful views. Upkeep is lacking, only one of the 3 gas lights were working and the control for it did not so once you hit the main you better keep it burning or it will pour propane into the cabin. Despite a 50% raise in price after covid hit, these poor cabins are being ignored by their stewards. The bathroom was in good shape and wood was still stocked in late March. The creek is easily accessed 40yards from the cabin for tasty water. Heard snowmobiles most days there but they didn't bother us, just buzzed by.

@DanB479 · Camped on Mar 22, 2021 at Campsite #1

@NickloC882 · Camped on Dec 3, 2020 at Campsite #1

We enjoyed our stay very much. One thing you could mention is how to turn on the propane shut off and on located on the outside of the cabin. Definitely bring your LED LIGHTS the light is very dim in the cabin only one works. The little cold box inside the cabin was a great surprise. Be careful tho our stuff started to freeze so we just set the eggs on the counter by the window. The over all experience was fantastic! Nice and cozy ! We pushed all three beds together in the loft and each had our own sleeping Bag .it was super warm we didn’t need to cover up kept fire all night . We definitely will return to this location. Woke up made breakfast and just started our snowmobile Ride for the day.

@NickloC9715421 · Camped on Dec 3, 2020 at Campsite #1

@DeniseD6008222 · Camped on Jan 7, 2020 at Campsite #1

You might want to bring newspaper for firestarter as well as hand sanitizer. The wood shed door doesn't work well and you can find a screw driver in the kitchen utensil drawer to help crack it open. Actually, 4 out of 4 doors do not work properly. The cabin is about 100 years old and dearly needs a work party.

@DeniseD123 · Camped on Jan 7, 2020 at Campsite #1

@NicholasB725 · Camped on Dec 21, 2019 at Campsite #1

A wonderful little cabin that I visit every year.

@NicholasB48469 · Camped on Dec 21, 2019 at Campsite #1

A wonderful little cabin that I visit every year.

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