Moose Creek Campground is located southwest of Helena, Montana. Travel west of
Helena on Highway 12 (about 8 miles) and turn south on Rimini Road #695. This
9 unit campground is located near other Forest Service features including:
rental cabin, picnic area and environmental education trail. Also located
within a short distance is access to the Continental Divide National Scenic
Trail.

<p>Moose Creek Campground is located southwest of Helena, Montana.  Travel west of Helena on Highway 12 (about 8 miles) and turn south on Rimini Road #695.  This 9 unit campground is located near other Forest Service features including: rental cabin, picnic area and environmental education trail.  Also located within a short distance is access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Moose Creek Campground

## Overview

Moose Creek Cabin is situated in an grassy clearing surrounded by conifer
forest in the Tenmile Creek drainage west of Helena, Montana. The cabin was
constructed in 1907 and used by the Forest Service during the early history of
the agency. It has served as a Forest Service Ranger Station, guard station,
and work center for the Civilian Conservation Corps.  
  
Today, the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and
recreation. The cabin is accessible by car, but guests should park on the
adjacent road and cross a footbridge to get to the cabin. Many amenities are
offered at the cabin, so guests only need to bring a few of their own
supplies.

## Recreation

Hikers and backpackers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
from trails found near the cabin. This is a non-motorized trail with
spectacular views and a variety of terrain, open to mountain bikers, stock
users, backpackers and day hikers. The trail transitions through thick forest
to above tree line and offers spectacular views both east and west of the
Continental Divide.  
  
Moose Creek is a stream located just 11.4 miles from Helena. The creek
supports a variety of fish, including redear sunfish, rainbow trout and brook
trout. Whether spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting, chances of getting a bite
here are good.  
  
Winter play includes cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.

## Facilities

Moose Creek Cabin has electricity and is designed for up to 4 guests. One
bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed and the other with 2 twin beds, all
with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, dishes,
utensils, cookware and propane cook stove, that include a stove and lights.
The living room has a wood fireplace and this is the only source of heat. An
outhouse with vault toilet is located on-site. A picnic table and campfire
ring offer comfortable outdoor dining. Firewood for indoor wood stove is
provided September 1 through May 31. There is no water on site, so guests must
bring a sufficient supply for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests should
bring their own sleeping bags, lanterns or flashlights, towels, dish soap,
matches, toilet paper and garbage bags. All garbage must be packed out, and
guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. No firewood provided
from June 1st - August 31.

## Natural Features

The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes, from river banks to
subalpine terrain. Valley bottoms, dense forests, meadows and barren ridges
are mixed with streams, rivers, and lakes.  
  
Wildlife in the area abounds. Elk, deer, squirrels and a variety of birds are
commonly seen. The more elusive badger, mountain lion and lynx find habitat in
nearby areas as well.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Moose Creek Cabin is situated in an grassy clearing surrounded by conifer forest in the Tenmile Creek drainage west of Helena, Montana. The cabin was constructed in 1907 
and used by the Forest Service during the early history of the agency. It has served as a Forest Service Ranger Station, guard station, and work center for the 
Civilian Conservation Corps.<br/><br/> 

Today, the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation. The cabin is accessible by car, but guests should park on the adjacent road and 
cross a footbridge to get to the cabin. Many amenities are offered at the cabin, so guests only need to bring a few of their own supplies.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hikers and backpackers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail  from trails found near the cabin. This is a non-motorized trail with spectacular views and a variety of terrain, open to mountain bikers, stock users, backpackers and day hikers. The trail transitions through thick forest to above tree line and offers spectacular views both east and west of the Continental Divide.<br/><br/> 

Moose Creek is a stream located just 11.4 miles from Helena. The creek supports a variety of fish, including redear sunfish, rainbow trout and brook trout. Whether spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting, chances of getting a bite here are good.<br/><br/>  

Winter play includes cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Moose Creek Cabin has electricity and is designed for up to 4 guests. One bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed and the other with 2 twin beds, all with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, dishes, utensils, cookware and propane cook stove, that include a stove and lights. The living room has a wood fireplace and this is the only source of heat.  An outhouse with vault toilet is located on-site. A picnic table and campfire ring offer comfortable outdoor dining. Firewood for indoor wood stove is provided September 1 through May 31.  There is no water on site, so guests must bring a sufficient supply for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests should bring their own sleeping bags, lanterns or flashlights, towels, dish soap, matches, toilet paper and garbage bags. All garbage must be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving.  No firewood provided from June 1st - August 31.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes, from river banks to subalpine terrain. Valley bottoms, dense forests, meadows and barren ridges are mixed with streams, rivers, and lakes.<br/><br/> 

Wildlife in the area abounds. Elk, deer, squirrels and a variety of birds are commonly seen. The more elusive badger, mountain lion and lynx find habitat in nearby areas as well.

MOOSE CREEK CABIN

Moose Creek Cabin

## Overview

Quigley Group Use Site sits in forested mountain terrain on the top of
MacDonald Pass about 15 miles west of Helena, Montana. Quigley is on public
land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark
National Forest and is adjacent to the Continental Divide National Scenic
(CDNST) trail. Located right on the Continental Divide at 6,300 feet
elevation, there are spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing
meadows, timbered slopes, and mountains. The site is available for rental from
June 1 to October 15 each year and closed at all other times.

## Recreation

Quigley Group Use offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, bike and
enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities on and around the
Continental Divide Trail system. Hunting, photography, and exploration are all
great recreational activities in this area. There is an extensive road system
10 miles to the west (Little Blackfoot) and five miles to the east (Rimini and
Priest Pass) where many people use trucks or ride off-highway vehicles in the
summer and fall to see the general area and old mining relics. The area to the
south and north is sparsely roaded and offers a non-motorized, more remote
experience.

## Facilities

Quigley Group Use Site is an undeveloped camping area able to accommodate
approximately 40 people. There is limited trailer parking and trailers should
not exceed 20 feet in length. Space is available for 10-12 four-person tents.
There are no camper hook ups and water is not available. There is one vault
toilet on-site. Large groups staying for a longer period often choose to have
portable toilet(s) delivered at the start of thier stay and pickup up before
the end of their stay, at their own expense.

## Natural Features

At an elevation of 6,300 feet, beneath a canopy of lodgepole pine and Douglas
fir trees, this Group Site is an ideal setting for larger families or groups
seeking relaxation and recreation. Nearby rugged ridges, meadows, forests and
grasslands provide wildlife diverse ecosystems. Grizzly bear, deer, elk, gray
wolf, moose, black bear, mountain lion, all call the area home.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 449-5201.

## Nearby Attractions

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) mile 616 is just a few
hundred feet from the group use site, and the CDNST runs due north and south
from there. The City of Helena is about 15 miles away via US Highway 12. Note,
the area is near a fee campground and a trailhead, and both are well used by
the general public all summer long. The area is not remote, and users can
expect to encounter other people recreating.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Quigley Group Use Site sits in forested mountain terrain on the top of MacDonald Pass about 15 miles west of Helena, Montana. Quigley is on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest and is adjacent to the Continental Divide National Scenic (CDNST) trail. Located right on the Continental Divide at 6,300 feet elevation, there are spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing meadows, timbered slopes, and mountains. The site is available for rental from June 1 to October 15 each year and closed at all other times.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Quigley Group Use offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, bike and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities on and around the Continental Divide Trail system. Hunting, photography, and exploration are all great recreational activities in this area. There is an extensive road system 10 miles to the west (Little Blackfoot) and five miles to the east (Rimini and Priest Pass) where many people use trucks or ride off-highway vehicles in the summer and fall to see the general area and old mining relics. The area to the south and north is sparsely roaded and offers a non-motorized, more remote experience.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Quigley Group Use Site is an undeveloped camping area able to accommodate approximately 40 people. There is limited trailer parking and trailers should not exceed 20 feet in length. Space is available for 10-12 four-person tents. There are no camper hook ups and water is not available. There is one vault toilet on-site. Large groups staying for a longer period often choose to have portable toilet(s) delivered at the start of thier stay and pickup up before the end of their stay, at their own expense.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>At an elevation of 6,300 feet, beneath a canopy of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees, this Group Site is an ideal setting for larger families or groups seeking relaxation and recreation. Nearby rugged ridges, meadows, forests and grasslands provide wildlife diverse ecosystems. Grizzly bear, deer, elk, gray wolf, moose, black bear, mountain lion, all call the area home.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 449-5201.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) mile 616 is just a few hundred feet from the group use site, and the CDNST runs due north and south from there. The City of Helena is about 15 miles away via US Highway 12. Note, the area is near a fee campground and a trailhead, and both are well used by the general public all summer long. The area is not remote, and users can expect to encounter other people recreating.</p>

There is a $50/night fee for the group site.

Quigley Day Use

Quigley Day Use Site

Quigley Group Use

Quigley Group Use Toilet

Quigley Group Use Area

## Overview

Kading Cabin is located 16 miles south of Elliston, Montana in Helena National
Forest. This site has served the Forest Service since the early 1900s when the
agency was forming. It was selected for its central location, trail and wagon
road accessibility, and telephone line service at the time, ensuring that it
would be valuable for both administrative and protective work.  
  
The present cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Renovations and repairs were made to the facility in the 1960s and again in
the early 1990s. Today, the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking
relaxation and recreation in central Montana.  
  
The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in
winter can close the road to vehicles. Access to the cabin is via a 7-mile
stretch of road passable by snowmobile, snowshoe, skis or dog sled. Guests
must be prepared to pack in several of their own supplies.

## Recreation

Plenty of hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities exist along the
numerous trails and roads that can be accessed within a short distance from
the cabin.  
  
Fly fishing on the Little Blackfoot River is excellent. Brown trout are found
in good numbers and large sizes below Elliston. Brook and cutthroat trout are
found above Elliston. Whitefish can be found throughout the length of the
river.  
  
In winter, guests will enjoy snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling on trails
throughout the area.

## Facilities

The cabin is furnished with 2 sets of bunk beds with mattresses that can
accommodate up to 4 people. A wood stove is provided for heat. Other amenities
include propane lanterns, a table and chairs, cleaning supplies, a propane
cooking stove, dishes, utensils and some cookware.  
  
An outhouse with vault toilet is nearby. An axe and snow shovel are provided.
Firewood may be available, but it is not guaranteed. A water spigot is located
outside the cabin and operates most of the winter.  
  
The cabin is not wired for electricity, and water is not always available in
winter. Fuel is not provided for the propane stove or lanterns, so guests
should bring a couple of small propane cylinders, as well as backup lighting.  
  
Items to bring include sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches,
first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Guests are expected to pack out
all trash and food and clean the cabin before leaving.  
  
No firewood provided from June 1st - August 31

## Natural Features

Hemmed in by old-growth, conifer forest, Kading Cabin sits at the edge of a
grassy clearing. The Little Blackfoot River flows near the cabin, a tributary
to the Upper Clark Fork watershed. It drains an area of 265,300 acres from the
Boulder Mountains north of Butte and west of Helena.  
  
The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes, from river banks to
subalpine terrain. Valley bottoms, dense forests, meadows and barren ridges
are mixed with streams, rivers, and lakes.  
  
Wildlife in the area abounds. Elk, deer, squirrels and a variety of birds are
commonly seen. The more elusive badger, wolverine, mountain lion and lynx find
habitat in nearby areas as well.

## Nearby Attractions

Plenty of historic mines are scattered throughout the area, including Charter
Oak Mine and the Mill and the Monarch Mine.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Kading Cabin is located 16 miles south of Elliston, Montana in Helena National Forest. This site has served the Forest Service since the early 1900s when the agency 
was forming. It was selected for its central location, trail and wagon road accessibility, and telephone line service at the time, ensuring that it would be valuable 
for both administrative and protective work.<br/><br/>

The present cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Renovations and repairs were made to the facility in the 1960s and again in the early 1990s.
Today, the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in central Montana.<br/><br/>

The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in winter can close the road to vehicles. Access to the cabin is via a 7-mile stretch of road
passable by snowmobile, snowshoe, skis or dog sled. Guests must be prepared to pack in several of their own supplies.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Plenty of hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities exist along the numerous trails and roads that can be accessed within a short distance from the cabin.<br/><br/>

Fly fishing on the Little Blackfoot River is excellent. Brown trout are found in good numbers and large sizes below Elliston. Brook and cutthroat trout are found above 
Elliston. Whitefish can be found throughout the length of the river.<br/><br/>

In winter, guests will enjoy snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling on trails throughout the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The cabin is furnished with 2 sets of bunk beds with mattresses that can accommodate up to 4 people. A wood stove is provided for heat. Other amenities include propane 
lanterns, a table and chairs, cleaning supplies, a propane cooking stove, dishes, utensils and some cookware.<br/><br/> 
 
An outhouse with vault toilet is nearby. An axe and snow shovel are provided. Firewood may be available, but it is not guaranteed. A water spigot is located outside the 
cabin and operates most of the winter.<br/><br/> 

The cabin is not wired for electricity, and water is not always available in winter. Fuel is not provided for the propane stove or lanterns, so guests should bring a 
couple of small propane cylinders, as well as backup lighting.<br/><br/>

Items to bring include sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and
food and clean the cabin before leaving.<br/><br/>

No firewood provided from June 1st - August 31<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Hemmed in by old-growth, conifer forest, Kading Cabin sits at the edge of a grassy clearing. The Little Blackfoot River flows near the cabin, a tributary to the Upper 
Clark Fork watershed. It drains an area of 265,300 acres from the Boulder Mountains north of Butte and west of Helena.<br/><br/>

The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes, from river banks to subalpine terrain. Valley bottoms, dense forests, meadows and barren ridges are mixed 
with streams, rivers, and lakes.<br/><br/> 

Wildlife in the area abounds. Elk, deer, squirrels and a variety of birds are commonly seen. The more elusive badger, wolverine, mountain lion and lynx find habitat 
in nearby areas as well.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Plenty of historic mines are scattered throughout the area, including Charter Oak Mine and the Mill and the Monarch Mine.

View of the south exterior wall of cabin.

View of cabin exterior

KADING CABIN

Kading Cabin

## Overview

Explore a magnificent recreation and wildlife resource at the doorstep of
Montana's Capital City. From prairie to alpine, mayflies to mountain goats,
and scenic driving to expert climbing routes -- the Elkhorns you will discover
a diverse landscape!  
  
Built in 1941, Strawberry Cabin lies at the top of Strawberry Butte (6,100
feet) in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains. The combination of lookout and
log cabin are typical of this period. The cabin is an excellent example of a
C-46 one room cabin plan, which was designed by William Fox. This cabin style
is one of the standard building plans used for housing personnel working at
intermediate stations and at lookouts. The C-46 design offers distinctive
characteristics of ventral saddle notches and log ends finished in "chopper
cut" style, which symbolizes rustic Forest Service log architecture of the
second half of the 1930 and early 1940s.

## Recreation

The area offers great access to the north end of the Elkhorn Mountains with
numerous hiking trails and roads leading to the Elkhorn's historical
resources. Popular hikes include Strawberry Creek, Casey Peak, and Willard
Creek.  
  
When snow allows, cross country skiing or snowshoeing gives visitors an up-
close look at concentrations of wintering elk.

## Facilities

Strawberry Cabin is designed for up to four guests. One portion of the cabin
has two twin beds, all with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a small
table and two chairs, dishes, utensils, cookware, with a Coleman stove and
lights. The cabin has a wood stove. The cabin is not wired for electricity.
Fuel is not provided for the propane stove or lanterns, so guests should bring
a couple of small propane cylinders, as well as backup lighting.  
  
  
  
An outhouse with vault toilet is located on-site. A picnic table and campfire
ring offer comfortable outdoor dining. Firewood may available, but it is not
guaranteed. No firewood is provided from June 1st - August 31. An axe and snow
shovel are provided.  
  
  
  
There is no water on site, so guests must bring a sufficient supply for
drinking, cooking and washing. Guests should bring their own sleeping bags,
lanterns or flashlights, towels, dish soap, matches, and garbage bags. All
garbage must be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before
leaving.  
  
  
  
A fire lookout tower sits next to the cabin. This is one of the few metal
lookout structures in the area and was built in the 1940s. The lookout is not
open to the public and is no longer an active lookout.

## Natural Features

The Elkhorn Mountains span both Broadwater and Jefferson counties, with the
nearest city being Helena, Montana. The Elkhorns are surrounded by the Divide
Mountains and Boulder Batholith to the west, and the Missouri and Boulder
River valleys on the north, east, and south. The form of the Elkhorn Mountains
is rounded and furrowed from extensive weathering. Drainages have carved steep
gulches and canyons. The majority of the Elkhorns (north, west, southwest) is
a part of a batholith. This geologic history has left the area rich in
minerals. Evidence of glaciation is localized with boulder strewn areas of
granitic rocks. The remaining approximate quarter (southwest) of the
geographic area is underlain by sedimentary rock that lacks the same
mineralization as the batholith but is rich in calcareous rock. The landforms
are rugged, low mountains with hogback ridges and dry valleys.  
  
The sedimentary geologic area in the east is a gradient of foothill prairie
and partially forested low mountains. Grassland is a major component. Limber
pine and juniper woodland ebb and flow through this prairie landscape.  
  
The plant communities on the batholith portion are mostly forested with
conifers. Aspen stands and water-loving plants take advantage of riparian
areas and wet seeps. Parks, rich with grasses and forbs, are frequent at lower
elevations and break up the forest in montane elevations. A large expanse of
this area burned in 1988.  
  
The Elkhorns have been occupied by human inhabitants for thousands of years.
However, prehistoric occupation is less evident than the more recent Euro-
American settlement. After the discovery of valuable mineral deposits, mines
and associated settlements sprang up in portions of the geographic area and
remnant tools and infrastructure of the mining era are still evident.
Strawberry Lookout, Eagle and Tizer Guard Stations are living reminders of
Forest Service history in the area.  
  
Fire has historically has been a major influence to plant communities. A large
forest fire in 1988 burned almost 50,000 acres of the mountain range, leaving
carpets of seedlings growing into new lodgepole pine forests.  
  
Due to the rich wildlife habitats throughout the mountain range, the Elkhorns
were designated a Wildlife Management Unit in 1986, the first of its kind in
the nation. Collaborative groups composed of federal, state, and private land
holders work toward habitat restoration and interpretation of the area's
history.

## Nearby Attractions

The Elkhorn Mountains are an island mountain range that provide open space,
clean water and diverse animal and plant communities. The Elkhorns also
provide livelihoods and places to hunt and recreate for the citizens in the
surrounding communities and beyond. About 160,000 acres within the Elkhorn
Mountains is managed by both the Helena and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National
Forests as a Wildlife Management Unit, the only one of its kind in the entire
National Forest System. In addition, there is another 75,000 acres of
foothills that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management as an Area of
Critical Environment Concern.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Explore a magnificent recreation and wildlife resource at the doorstep of Montana's Capital City. From prairie to alpine, mayflies to mountain goats, and scenic driving to expert climbing routes -- the Elkhorns you will discover a diverse landscape!<br/><br/>

Built in 1941, Strawberry Cabin lies at the top of Strawberry Butte (6,100 feet) in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains. The combination of lookout and log cabin are typical of this period.  The cabin is an excellent example of a C-46 one room cabin plan, which was designed by William Fox.  This cabin style is one of the standard building plans used for housing personnel working at intermediate stations and at lookouts.  The C-46 design offers distinctive characteristics of ventral saddle notches and log ends finished in "chopper cut" style, which symbolizes rustic Forest Service log architecture of the second half of the 1930 and early 1940s.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The area offers great access to the north end of the Elkhorn Mountains with numerous hiking trails and roads leading to the Elkhorn's historical resources. Popular hikes include Strawberry Creek, Casey Peak, and Willard Creek.<br/><br/>

When snow allows, cross country skiing or snowshoeing gives visitors an up-close look at concentrations of wintering elk.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Strawberry Cabin is designed for up to four guests. One portion of the cabin has two twin beds, all with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a small table and two chairs, dishes, utensils, cookware, with a Coleman stove and lights. The cabin has a wood stove. The cabin is not wired for electricity. Fuel is not provided for the propane stove or lanterns, so guests should bring a couple of small propane cylinders, as well as backup lighting.<br><br><br><br>An outhouse with vault toilet is located on-site. A picnic table and campfire ring offer comfortable outdoor dining. Firewood may available, but it is not guaranteed. No firewood is provided from June 1st - August 31. An axe and snow shovel are provided.<br><br><br><br>There is no water on site, so guests must bring a sufficient supply for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests should bring their own sleeping bags, lanterns or flashlights, towels, dish soap, matches, and garbage bags. All garbage must be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving.<br><br><br><br>A fire lookout tower sits next to the cabin. This is one of the few metal lookout structures in the area and was built in the 1940s. The lookout is not open to the public and is no longer an active lookout.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Elkhorn Mountains span both Broadwater and Jefferson counties, with the nearest city being Helena, Montana. The Elkhorns are surrounded by the Divide Mountains and Boulder Batholith to the west, and the Missouri and Boulder River valleys on the north, east, and south. The form of the Elkhorn Mountains is rounded and furrowed from extensive weathering. Drainages have carved steep gulches and canyons. The majority of the Elkhorns (north, west, southwest) is a part of a batholith. This geologic history has left the area rich in minerals. Evidence of glaciation is localized with boulder strewn areas of granitic rocks. The remaining approximate quarter (southwest) of the geographic area is underlain by sedimentary rock that lacks the same mineralization as the batholith but is rich in calcareous rock. The landforms are rugged, low mountains with hogback ridges and dry valleys.<br/><br/>

The sedimentary geologic area in the east is a gradient of foothill prairie and partially forested low mountains. Grassland is a major component. Limber pine and juniper woodland ebb and flow through this prairie landscape.<br/><br/>

The plant communities on the batholith portion are mostly forested with conifers. Aspen stands and water-loving plants take advantage of riparian areas and wet seeps. Parks, rich with grasses and forbs, are frequent at lower elevations and break up the forest in montane elevations. A large expanse of this area burned in 1988. <br/><br/>

The Elkhorns have been occupied by human inhabitants for thousands of years. However, prehistoric occupation is less evident than the more recent Euro-American settlement. After the discovery of valuable mineral deposits, mines and associated settlements sprang up in portions of the geographic area and remnant tools and infrastructure of the mining era are still evident.  Strawberry Lookout, Eagle and Tizer Guard Stations are living reminders of Forest Service history in the area.<br/><br/>

Fire has historically has been a major influence to plant communities. A large forest fire in 1988 burned almost 50,000 acres of the mountain range, leaving carpets of seedlings growing into new lodgepole pine forests. <br/><br/>

Due to the rich wildlife habitats throughout the mountain range, the Elkhorns were designated a Wildlife Management Unit in 1986, the first of its kind in the nation. Collaborative groups composed of federal, state, and private land holders work toward habitat restoration and interpretation of the area's history.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Elkhorn Mountains are an island mountain range that provide open space, clean water and diverse animal and plant communities.  The Elkhorns also provide livelihoods and places to hunt and recreate for the citizens in the surrounding communities and beyond.  About 160,000 acres within the Elkhorn Mountains is managed by both the Helena and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests as a Wildlife Management Unit, the only one of its kind in the entire National Forest System. In addition, there is another 75,000 acres of foothills that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management as an Area of Critical Environment Concern.

STRAWBERRY CABIN

Strawberry Cabin

## Overview

Lost Horse Cabin is located 35 miles west of Helena, Montana, on public land
managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National
Forest. The cabin was acquired by the Forest Service in 2017 and is a rustic
retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana.
The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in
winter can close the last 2 miles of the road to vehicles. Access to the cabin
once the snow sets in is via a 2-mile stretch of road passable by snowmobile,
snowshoe, skis or dog sled. Guests must be prepared to pack in their own
supplies.

## Recreation

Hiking, hunting, photography, and exploration are all great recreational
activities in this area. There is an extensive road system not far from the
cabin area (to the south and east) where many people use trucks or ride off-
highway vehicles in the summer and fall to see the general area and old mining
relics. As the crow flies, the cabin is just four miles east of the
Continental Divide. The area to the west and north is sparsely roaded and
offers an off-trail, remote experience.

## Facilities

The cabin is furnished with 2 sets of bunk beds, with mattresses, and four
cots that can accommodate up to 8 people. A wood stove is provided for heat
and there is also a Monarch cookstove in the cabin. Other amenities include
lanterns, a table and chairs, cleaning supplies, a propane cooking stove,
dishes, utensils, and some cookware. An outhouse with vault toilet is nearby.
An axe and snow shovel are provided. Firewood may be available, but it is not
guaranteed. The cabin is not wired for electricity, and water is not available
so guests should bring a sufficient amount of water for drinking, cooking, and
washing. Fuel and mantels are not provided for the propane stove or lantern,
so guests should bring a couple of small propane cylinders, as well as backup
lighting. Items to bring include water, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish
soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Guests are
expected to pack out all trash and food and clean the cabin before leaving.
This is a remote location and no commerical stores or services are near the
cabin.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits along a small intermittent creek at an elevation of 5,200 feet
in the Divide Mountains. The region boasts a coniferous forest with mixed fir
and pine trees. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest offers many streams
and fishing opportunities. Native wildlife includes black and grizzly bears,
mule-deer and white-tailed deer, elk, and mountain lions. The area also hosts
many upland bird species.

## Nearby Attractions

This is a remote cabin and most attractions in this area are based around
outdoor activities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Lost Horse Cabin is located 35 miles west of Helena, Montana, on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin was acquired by the Forest Service in 2017 and is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana. The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in winter can close the last 2 miles of the road to vehicles. Access to the cabin once the snow sets in is via a 2-mile stretch of road passable by snowmobile, snowshoe, skis or dog sled. Guests must be prepared to pack in their own supplies.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking, hunting, photography, and exploration are all great recreational activities in this area. There is an extensive road system not far from the cabin area (to the south and east) where many people use trucks or ride off-highway vehicles in the summer and fall to see the general area and old mining relics. As the crow flies, the cabin is just four miles east of the Continental Divide. The area to the west and north is sparsely roaded and offers an off-trail, remote experience. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The cabin is furnished with 2 sets of bunk beds, with mattresses, and four cots that can accommodate up to 8 people. A wood stove is provided for heat and there is also a Monarch cookstove in the cabin. Other amenities include lanterns, a table and chairs, cleaning supplies, a propane cooking stove, dishes, utensils, and some cookware. An outhouse with vault toilet is nearby. An axe and snow shovel are provided. Firewood may be available, but it is not guaranteed. The cabin is not wired for electricity, and water is not available so guests should bring a sufficient amount of water for drinking, cooking, and washing. Fuel and mantels are not provided for the propane stove or lantern, so guests should bring a couple of small propane cylinders, as well as backup lighting. Items to bring include water, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and food and clean the cabin before leaving. This is a remote location and no commerical stores or services are near the cabin.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The cabin sits along a small intermittent creek at an elevation of 5,200 feet in the Divide Mountains. The region boasts a coniferous forest with mixed fir and pine trees. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest offers many streams and fishing opportunities. Native wildlife includes black and grizzly bears, mule-deer and white-tailed deer, elk, and mountain lions. The area also hosts many upland bird species.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>This is a remote cabin and most attractions in this area are based around outdoor activities.</p>

View of the front of Lost Horse cabin, Helena Ranger District.

Front view of Lost Horse cabin.

Interior view of Lost Horse cabin

Map of general vicinity to show nearby private lands (white) within the boundary of the Helena Ranger District (green) near the Lost Horse cabin (blue x). Respect private property and it is your responsibility to know whether you are on public or private lands.

Map of general vicinity to show nearby private lands.

View of the interior of Lost Horse cabin.

Interior of Lost Horse cabin.

View of the green gate leading to Lost Horse cabin. The combination is the same as the cabin. Lock the gate behind you when entering. Cabin is 0.3 miles ahead.

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