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How to get there and seasonal access: This cabin is 27 miles northeast of Townsend and 17 miles west of White Sulpher Springs. Follow the main street of White Sulpher Springs west and turn northwest on Forest Service Road 383. At this point you are one mile from Thompson cabin. Winter access varies—it is best from the White Sulphur Springs side with a 4WD to within 3 miles of the cabin, then you can cross-country ski, snowshoe or snowmobile to the cabin.
Equipment: The cabin is furnished with a Monarch wood stove and also has an adjoining wood stove for heating purposes. There are eight beds with mattresses, table and chairs, silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans, firewood, axe, shovel and cleaning gear. There is no guarantee these items will be on hand. Be prepared. There is a fenced corral just below the cabin, which has water available for stock.
Electricity: None.
Bathroom facilities: Outhouse.
Drinking water: Bring your own drinking water or treat or boil water from local sources.
Capacity/Fee: 8 persons/$25
Available: All year (maximum stay 5 nights).
What to do in the area: Gipsy Lake is one mile south of the cabin and includes a developed campground, fishing lake and day-use picnic area. Also a .25 mile nature trail for kids starts at the campground and ends at the lake. There is disabled access from this trail to the lake and restroom facilities. Three miles south of Gipsy Lake are Hidden, Upper Baldy and Edith Lakes, glaciated, high-mountain lakes that are known to hold a fish or two. Bring a mountain bike, hiking gear, or horse to explore the many trails in the area.
Reservations & Applications: Townsend Ranger District—406-266-3425, or complete the application form.
See checklist for additional items to bring.
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