Name : Butte Field Office Type : Field NLCS : No Address : 106 N. Parkmont
Butte, MT 59701 Phone : 406-533-7637 FAX : 406-533-7660

Name :
Butte Field Office 
Type :
Field
NLCS :
No 
Address :

106 N. Parkmont
Butte, MT
59701 
Phone :
406-533-7637
FAX :
406-533-7660

Hauser

Hauser Lake

## Overview

Clark's Bay Day Use Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" and
Clark's Bay of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, this area offers
stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. The area is overflowing
with outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting,
wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, boating or all of the above; all of
these things are immediately accessed from (the greater) Hauser Lake
Recreation Area. There is surely an activity for everyone! While just a short
drive from Helena, the state capital; the feeling of seclusion and abundant
nature is sure to impress.

## Recreation

Clark's Bay offers excellent recreational access. Clark's Bay offers a large,
approximately quarter-mile long manicured beach with a volleyball court,
pavilions with picnic tables, power and lights. There are vault toilets
located in convenient locations throughout the areas. There is a network of
non-motorized, dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two
Camps Vista and Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area
without contending with vehicles. There are multiple trails within the larger
Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting
access, wildlife viewing and of course boating. World class mountain biking
trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities in the area
are boundless.

## Facilities

Clark's Bay offers excellent recreational access. Clark's Bay offers a large,
approximately quarter-mile long manicured beach with a volleyball court,
pavilions with picnic tables, power and lights. There are vault toilets
located in convenient locations throughout the areas. There is a network of
non-motorized, dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two
Camps Vista and Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area
without contending with vehicles. There are multiple trails within the larger
Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting
access, wildlife viewing and of course boating. World class mountain biking
trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities in the area
are boundless.

## Natural Features

The day use area is situated in a shrub-steppe landscape, mostly comprised of
sage brush and bunch grasses. The entire day use area has a view of the lake
and mountains. While there are some ponderosa pine and deciduous trees
throughout the area, they are scarce and do not provide a large amount of
shade, but the lake does help keep the temperatures down a bit on those hot
summer days.

## Nearby Attractions

Clark's Bay is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors,
or within the capital of Montana. There are hundreds of miles of trails,
Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, state parks, the Lewis and
Clark Trail and so much more.  
  
Helena (only a short drive away) has all the amenities of a large city with
small town charm. There are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building,
old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley and a vibrant
downtown with a walking mall area.

## Charges & Cancellations

• Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility
reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total
day-use fee.Reservation cancellations must be done through recreation.gov.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Clark's Bay Day Use Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" and Clark's Bay of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, this area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, boating or all of the above; all of these things are immediately accessed from (the greater) Hauser Lake Recreation Area. There is surely an activity for everyone! While just a short drive from Helena, the state capital; the feeling of seclusion and abundant nature is sure to impress.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Clark's Bay offers excellent recreational access. Clark's Bay offers a large, approximately quarter-mile long manicured beach with a volleyball court, pavilions with picnic tables, power and lights. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the areas. There is a network of non-motorized, dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two Camps Vista and Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area without contending with vehicles. There are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access, wildlife viewing and of course boating. World class mountain biking trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities in the area are boundless.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Clark's Bay offers excellent recreational access. Clark's Bay offers a large, approximately quarter-mile long manicured beach with a volleyball court, pavilions with picnic tables, power and lights. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the areas. There is a network of non-motorized, dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two Camps Vista and Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area without contending with vehicles. There are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access, wildlife viewing and of course boating. World class mountain biking trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities in the area are boundless.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The day use area is situated in a shrub-steppe landscape, mostly comprised of sage brush and bunch grasses. The entire day use area has a view of the lake and mountains. While there are some ponderosa pine and deciduous trees throughout the area, they are scarce and do not provide a large amount of shade, but the lake does help keep the temperatures down a bit on those hot summer days.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Clark's Bay is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors, or within the capital of Montana. There are hundreds of miles of trails, Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, state parks, the Lewis and Clark Trail and so much more. <br/><br/>
Helena (only a short drive away) has all the amenities of a large city with small town charm. There are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building, old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley and a vibrant downtown with a walking mall area.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>•	Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.Reservation cancellations must be done through recreation.gov.</p>

$5.00/vehicle for day use per vehicle or walk-in group if parking outsite the
site and can be paid for on site at the self-serve fee station. The fee covers
the use of the facility. A $50.00 annual day-use pass is available for
frequent users and is may be purchased online on recreation.gov, search Chain
of Lakes, Clark's Bay.  
The group reservation area can be reserved for $50.00 per day. This fee does
not cover the vehicles, which cost $5.00 per vehicle. Reservations can only be
made through recreation.gov and are not available on-site.

Access and view of parking lot in Clark's Bay Day Use Area

Beach and paved access by Clark's Bay Day Use Area.

Beach at Clark's Bay Day Use Area. Paved path accessing Devil's Elbow Campground from Clark's Bay Day Use Area.

Only small watercrafts (small fishing boats, kayaks, jet skis) are allowed to launch at Clark's Bay due to the shallow access.

Small watercraft launching at Clark's Bay Day Use Area

Clark's Bay Day Use Site sign.

Beach volleyball court by reservation site

Overview of Clark's Bay Day Use Site.

First-come, first-serve shade structures at beach

Shade structures by the swimming area at Clark's Bay Day Use Area

Paved route accessing Clark's Bay Day Use Area

Group ramada available through the reservation system.

Reservable group ramada and restroom; beach volleyball in the background; paved access to the vault toilet

Self serve fee station at Clark's Bay Day Use Site

Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT)

## Overview

Devil's Elbow Recreation Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow"
of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, the area offers stunning views
of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor
adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife
viewing, hiking, mountain biking, boating or all of the above; all of these
things are immediately accessed from (the greater) Hauser Lake Recreation
Area. There is surely an activity for everyone! While just a short drive from
Helena, the state capital; the feeling of seclusion and abundant nature is
sure to impress.

## Recreation

Devil's Elbow offers excellent recreational access. Devil's Elbow has a small
beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights,
available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in
convenient locations throughout the area. There is a network of non-motorized
dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two Camps Vista and
Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area without contending
with vehicles. There are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake
Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access,
wildlife viewing and of course, boating. There are several world class
mountain biking trails in the area as well. The recreation opportunities in
the area are truly boundless.

## Facilities

Devil's Elbow offers excellent recreational access. Devil's Elbow has a small
beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights,
available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in
convenient locations throughout the area. There is a network of non-motorized
dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two Camps Vista and
Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area without contending
with vehicles. There are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake
Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access,
wildlife viewing and of course, boating. There are several world class
mountain biking trails in the area as well. The recreation opportunities in
the area are truly boundless.

## Natural Features

The campground and day use areas are situated in a shrub-steppe landscape,
mostly comprised of sage brush and bunch grasses. Every campsite has a view of
the lake and mountains. While there are some ponderosa pine and deciduous
trees throughout the area, they are scarce and do not provide a large amount
of shade, but the lake does help keep the temperatures down a bit on those hot
summer days.

## Nearby Attractions

Devil's Elbow is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors,
or within the capital of Montana. There are hundreds of miles of trails,
Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, state parks, the Lewis and
Clark Trail and so much more.  
  
  
Helena (only a short drive away) has all the amenities of a large city with
small town charm. There are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building,
old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley and a vibrant
downtown with a walking mall area.

## Charges & Cancellations

**Reservation Cancellations & Changes**

• Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to
arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be
withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in
relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see
below).

• Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group
overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will
pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

**Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window**

• Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or
on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first
night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid
and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

The recreation.gov cancellation policy can be found here:
https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

<h2>Overview</h2>
Devil's Elbow Recreation Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, the area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, boating or all of the above; all of these things are immediately accessed from (the greater) Hauser Lake Recreation Area. There is surely an activity for everyone! While just a short drive from Helena, the state capital; the feeling of seclusion and abundant nature is sure to impress.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Devil's Elbow offers excellent recreational access. Devil's Elbow has a small beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the area. There is a network of non-motorized dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two Camps Vista and Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area without contending with vehicles. There are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access, wildlife viewing and of course, boating. There are several world class mountain biking trails in the area as well. The recreation opportunities in the area are truly boundless.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Devil's Elbow offers excellent recreational access. Devil's Elbow has a small beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the area. There is a network of non-motorized dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two Camps Vista and Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area without contending with vehicles. There are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access, wildlife viewing and of course, boating. There are several world class mountain biking trails in the area as well. The recreation opportunities in the area are truly boundless.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground and day use areas are situated in a shrub-steppe landscape, mostly comprised of sage brush and bunch grasses. Every campsite has a view of the lake and mountains. While there are some ponderosa pine and deciduous trees throughout the area, they are scarce and do not provide a large amount of shade, but the lake does help keep the temperatures down a bit on those hot summer days.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Devil's Elbow is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors, or within the capital of Montana. There are hundreds of miles of trails, Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, state parks, the Lewis and Clark Trail and so much more. <br><br><br>Helena (only a short drive away) has all the amenities of a large city with small town charm. There are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building, old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley and a vibrant downtown with a walking mall area.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>Reservation Cancellations & Changes</strong></p>
<p>•	Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).</p>
<p>•	Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.</p>
<p><strong>Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window</strong></p>
<p>•	Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p>
<p>The recreation.gov cancellation policy can be found here: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies</p>

Additional Camping Units: $25 per day/night  
Loop C: $50 per reservation for the Ramada/Pavilion plus $25 per night for
each site. Max of 2 RVs or tents per site. Each RV/tent costs $25.  

***** You must occupy your campsite every night that you have reserved. If you
do not show up for 24 hours from "Check-In Time" (2:00 PM), you forfeit the
use of that site and are not entitled to any refunds or discounts. *****

***** You must occupy the site you reserved and cannot change sites, or move
to a different loop of the campground.*****

C-Loop ramada overlooking the Elkhorn mountains and Hauser Lake

Overlooking Loop C at Devil's Elbow Campground. Elkhorn Mountains and Hauser Lake in the background.

BLM Devil's Elbow Recreation Sign

Overview of Devil's Elbow Campground looking southeast

Aerial view of Devil's Elbow Campground

Pet exercise area at Devil's Elbow Campground

Pet exercise/Dog off leash area with signs and a receptacle for pet waste.

Walking path within Devil's Elbow Recreation Site

Walking path within Devil's Elbow Recreation site that links to Clark's Bay Day-Use Area

Overview of Devil's Elbow Campground from the walking path leading to Clark's Bay Day Use Area

Walking path overlooking Devil's Elbow Campground

View from Hauser Lake towards the boat docks at Devil's Elbow Recreation Site.

BLM walking path sign adjacent to Hauser Lake near the boat ramp.

Entrance at Devil's Elbow Campground. Fee kiosk in the background.

BLM Devil's Elbow Campground. View of the campground. Hauser Lake is on the eastern shoreline.

A-Loop entrance at Devil's Elbow Campground.

Devil's Elbow Campground

## Overview

White Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of
Prickly Pear creek. White Sandy faces Eldorado Bar and the beautiful Big Belt
mountains. It is in an ideal location for outdoor recreation, wildlife
watching, water sports, camping and swimming.

## Recreation

White Sandy offers excellent recreational access. There is a beach area,
picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by
advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations
throughout the site. There are trails throughout White Sandy as well as in the
surrounding area. Additionally, there are multiple trails within the larger
Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting
access, wildlife viewing and of course, boating. World class mountain biking
trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities are truly
boundless.

## Facilities

White Sandy offers excellent recreational access. There is a beach area,
picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by
advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations
throughout the site. There are trails throughout White Sandy as well as in the
surrounding area. Additionally, there are multiple trails within the larger
Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting
access, wildlife viewing and of course, boating. World class mountain biking
trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities are truly
boundless.

## Natural Features

The campground and day use areas are situated in a shrub-steppe landscape,
mostly comprised of sage brush and bunch grasses. Every campsite has a view of
the lake and mountains. While there are some ponderosa pine and deciduous
trees throughout the area, they are scarce and do not provide a large amount
of shade, but the lake does help keep the temperatures down a bit on those hot
summer days.

## Nearby Attractions

White Sandy is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors,
or within the capital of Montana. There are hundreds of miles of trails,
Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, state parks, the Lewis and
Clark Trail and so much more.

Helena (only a short drive away) has all the amenities of a large city with
small town charm. There are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building,
old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley and a vibrant
downtown with a walking mall area.

## Charges & Cancellations

**Reservation Cancellations & Changes**

• Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to
arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be
withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in
relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see
below).

• Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group
overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will
pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

**Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window**

• Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or
on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first
night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid
and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

The recreation.gov cancellation policy can be found here:
https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>White Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of Prickly Pear creek. White Sandy faces Eldorado Bar and the beautiful Big Belt mountains. It is in an ideal location for outdoor recreation, wildlife watching, water sports, camping and swimming. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>White Sandy offers excellent recreational access. There is a beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the site. There are trails throughout White Sandy as well as in the surrounding area. Additionally, there are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access, wildlife viewing and of course, boating. World class mountain biking trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities  are truly boundless.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>White Sandy offers excellent recreational access. There is a beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the site. There are trails throughout White Sandy as well as in the surrounding area. Additionally, there are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access, wildlife viewing and of course, boating. World class mountain biking trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities  are truly boundless.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground and day use areas are situated in a shrub-steppe landscape, mostly comprised of sage brush and bunch grasses. Every campsite has a view of the lake and mountains. While there are some ponderosa pine and deciduous trees throughout the area, they are scarce and do not provide a large amount of shade, but the lake does help keep the temperatures down a bit on those hot summer days.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>White Sandy is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors, or within the capital of Montana. There are hundreds of miles of trails, Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, state parks, the Lewis and Clark Trail and so much more. </p>
<p>Helena (only a short drive away) has all the amenities of a large city with small town charm. There are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building, old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley and a vibrant downtown with a walking mall area.</p>

<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>Reservation Cancellations & Changes</strong></p>
<p>•	Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).</p>
<p>•	Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.</p>
<p><strong>Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window</strong></p>
<p>•	Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p>
<p>The recreation.gov cancellation policy can be found here: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies</p>

$25 per night per camping unit per site, with a maximum of 2 units per site.
Group Loop-C Loop with Ramada/Pavilion is $140 per night with a maximum of 2
units per site (x6 sites = 12 units) with no additional fees.

***** You must occupy your campsite every night that you have reserved. If you
do not show up for 24 hours from "Check-In Time" (2:00 PM), you forfeit the
use of that site and are not entitled to any refunds or discounts. *****

***** You must occupy the site you reserved and cannot change sites, or move
to a different loop of the campground.*****

Beach/swimming area at BLM White Sandy Campground. 2 shade structures within the sandy beach area and 2 shade structures adjacent to the swimming area. These 4 shade structures are for day-use only.

BLM Butte Field Office White Sandy Campground day use parking area.

BLM White Sandy Campground paved day use parking near boat ramp.

BLM Butte Field Office White Sandy Campground.

BLM White Sandy Campground beach area on Hauser Lake with paved parking for day-users. Sandy beach with 2 shade structures and picnic tables.

BLM White Sandy Campground Sign.

BLM Butte Field Office White Sandy Campground

BLM White Sandy Campground overview. Beach area in the foreground. Site located on Hauser Lake. Campsites located along water's edge.

Boat ramp area, day-use parking and fish cleaning station at BLM White Sandy Campground.

BLM Butte Field Office White Sandy Campground courtesy dock.

BLM White Sandy Campground courtesy dock with lighting with paved day use parking.

BLM White Sandy Campground beach area with paved parking for day-users. Sandy beach with 2 shade structures and picnic tables.

White Sandy Campground

The Helena Valley Unit is in central Montana, adjoining the city of Helena,
Montana, and 3.5 miles west of Canyon Ferry Dam on the Missouri River. The
principal purposes of the unit are irrigation and municipal water for the city
of Helena. Features of the development are a tunnel, dam and regulating
reservoir, canal, pumping plant, and other facilities. Created by Helena
Valley Dam the reservoir, with 518 water surface acres, 477 land acres and 6
miles of shoreline, offers fair fishing for kokanee salmon. Picnic shelters
available. Boating is non-motorized only.

The <a href="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=467" rel="nofollow">Helena Valley Unit</a> is in central Montana, adjoining the city of Helena, Montana, and 3.5 miles west of Canyon Ferry Dam on the Missouri River.  The principal purposes of the unit are irrigation and municipal water for the city of Helena.  Features of the development are a tunnel, dam and regulating reservoir, canal, pumping plant, and other facilities.  Created by <a href="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=113" rel="nofollow">Helena Valley Dam</a> the reservoir, with 518 water surface acres, 477 land acres and 6 miles of shoreline, offers fair fishing for kokanee salmon. Picnic shelters available.  Boating is non-motorized only.

Bird's eye view of the park

Helena Valley Reservoir

Canyon Ferry Dam and reservoir are located in Montana about 50 miles
downstream from where the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers join to form
the Missouri River. The reservoir has approximately 35,200 water surface
acres, 9,360 land acres and 76 miles of shoreline, and offers excellent
fishing opportunity for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye. There are
three marina concessions (Goose Bay Marina, Kim's Marina and Yacht Basin
Marina) on the reservoir which provide a variety of public recreation
facilities and services such as boat launching, camping, rental docks, small
stores, etc. Reclamation also provides campgrounds, day use and picnic areas,
concrete boat launches, and a seasonal visitor center. A wildlife management
area at the end of the reservoir is managed by the Montana Department of Fish,
Wildlife and Parks and is home to a colony of terns and pelicans. The upland
areas around the reservoir provide habitat for Chestnut-collared Longspurs and
Long-billed Curlews, as well as hundreds of Pronghorn antelope, mule deer and
white tail deer. Current Reservoir Levels

<a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Canyon+Ferry+Dam" rel="nofollow">Canyon Ferry Dam</a> and reservoir are located in Montana about 50 miles downstream from where the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers join to form the Missouri River. The reservoir has approximately 35,200 water surface acres, 9,360 land acres and 76 miles of shoreline, and offers excellent fishing opportunity for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye. There are three marina concessions (Goose Bay Marina, Kim's Marina and Yacht Basin Marina) on the reservoir which provide a variety of public recreation facilities and services such as boat launching, camping, rental docks, small stores, etc. Reclamation also provides campgrounds, day use and picnic areas, concrete boat launches, and a seasonal visitor center. A wildlife management area at the end of the reservoir is managed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and is home to a colony of terns and pelicans.  The upland areas around the reservoir provide habitat for Chestnut-collared Longspurs and Long-billed Curlews, as well as hundreds of Pronghorn antelope, mule deer and white tail deer. <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_cfr.pl" rel="nofollow">Current Reservoir Levels</a>

## Overview

Cave Point Group Use Shelter is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry
Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. Cave Point
offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. The
Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history. Cave Point is named for one of
the first settlements in the area, Cavetown. Visitors to the shelter can
envision the original horse drawn ferry crossing that transported miners
across the mighty Missouri River to work the mining camps.

## Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters.

## Facilities

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters.

## Natural Features

Cave Point Group Use Shelter sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir
between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountain ranges.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Cave Point Group Use Shelter is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. Cave Point offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities.  The Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history.  Cave Point is named for one of the first settlements in the area, Cavetown.  Visitors to the shelter can envision the original horse drawn ferry crossing that transported miners across the mighty Missouri River to work the mining camps.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Cave Point Group Use Shelter sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountain ranges.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

Cave Point Group Use Shelter

CAVE POINT GROUP USE AREA

Cave Point Group Use Area

## Overview

  * Review campsite details -- RV's larger than 20 feet long maybe be to large for many of the campsites. 

This Campground is located at the very northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir,
30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284 and offers year-
round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. The Canyon Ferry
area has a rich mining history. In the 1850’s the gold rush hit the Canyon
Ferry area attracting miners from all over the United States in the hopes of
striking it rich.

## Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.

## Facilities

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.

## Natural Features

This Campground sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the
Big Belt and Elkhorn’s mountain ranges.

## Nearby Attractions

Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park
and Glacier National Park along with the capital city of Helena, Montana. For
up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<ul>
<li>Review campsite details -- RV's larger than 20 feet long maybe be to large for many of the campsites.  </li>
</ul>
<p>This Campground is located at the very northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284 and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities.  The Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history. In the 1850’s the gold rush hit the Canyon Ferry area attracting miners from all over the United States in the hopes of striking it rich.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.</p>


<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.</p>


<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This Campground sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorn’s mountain ranges.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park along with the capital city of Helena, Montana. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

We only charge fees during "Peak Seasons" the 1st weekend of May through the
second weekend of September.

Campground 1

Chinamen's Campground

## Overview

Court Sheriff Campground is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry
Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284. Court
Sheriff Campground offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational
opportunities. Court Sheriff Campground is named for the Sheriff family. In
1865 Court Sheriff moved into the region from the state of Illinois to Montana
to work the mines. Court Sheriff first worked the mines in Diamond City, then
hired on as a carpenter to help build a wooden flume for the Magpie-Gave Hill
ditch. In 1875 he opened a general mercantile to serve the miners east of the
Missouri River at Cavetown. He moved to nearby Canyon Ferry in 1880, and by
1883 had established a general store and later added a livery stable and two-
and-a-half-story hotel.  
  

## Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.  
  

## Facilities

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.  
  

## Natural Features

Court Sheriff Campground sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir
between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges.  
  

## Nearby Attractions

Court Sheriff Campground on Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between
Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park along with the capital
city of Helena, Montana. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.  
  

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Court Sheriff Campground is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284. Court Sheriff Campground offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Court Sheriff Campground is named for the Sheriff family. In 1865 Court Sheriff moved into the region from the state of Illinois to Montana to work the mines. Court Sheriff first worked the mines in Diamond City, then hired on as a carpenter to help build a wooden flume for the Magpie-Gave Hill ditch. In 1875 he opened a general mercantile to serve the miners east of the Missouri River at Cavetown. He moved to nearby Canyon Ferry in 1880, and by 1883 had established a general store and later added a livery stable and two-and-a-half-story hotel. <br/> <br/><h2>Recreation</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Facilities</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Natural Features</h2>
Court Sheriff Campground sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges. <br/> <br/>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Court Sheriff Campground on Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park along with the capital city of Helena, Montana. For up to date events visit, <a href="http://www.helenamt.com" rel="nofollow">www.helenamt.com</a>.
<br/> <br/>
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

Court Sheriff Campground

## Overview

Hellgate Campground is located 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana
Highway 284. In July of 1805 the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled through
the Canyon Ferry area exploring and mapping the Missouri River. When Lewis
visited the area he described it as a beautiful and extensive plain country of
about 10 to 12 miles wide which extended upwards further than an eye could
see. In the 1850s the gold rush hit the Canyon Ferry area attracting miners
from all over the United States in the hopes of striking it rich.

## Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters.  
  

## Facilities

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters.  
  

## Natural Features

Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Area sits along the banks of Canyon
Ferry Reservoir in an open valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain
ranges. Along the bank of the reservoir there is a narrow riparian canopy that
provides partial shade.  

## Nearby Attractions

Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Area is located halfway between
Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. The city of Helena,
Montana, the state capital, is 25 miles away and the city of Townsend,
Montana, is 21 miles away. For up to date events visit,  click here  
  

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Hellgate Campground is located 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284.  In July of 1805 the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled through the Canyon Ferry area exploring and mapping the Missouri River.  When Lewis visited the area he described it as a beautiful and extensive plain country of about 10 to 12 miles wide which extended upwards further than an eye could see. In the 1850s the gold rush hit the Canyon Ferry area attracting miners from all over the United States in the hopes of striking it rich. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Facilities</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Area sits along the banks of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in an open valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges.  Along the bank of the reservoir there is a narrow riparian canopy that provides partial shade. <br> </p>


<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Area is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park  and Glacier National Park.  The city of Helena, Montana, the state capital, is 25 miles away and the city of Townsend, Montana, is 21 miles away.  For up to date events visit, <a href="http://www.helenamt.com" rel="nofollow"> click here</a> <br/> <br/>
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

Canyon Ferry Reservoir at sunset.

Hellgate

Hellgate Campground

## Overview

Indian Road Group Use Shelter is located at the southern end of Canyon Ferry
Reservoir, just north of Townsend. It can accommodate up to 75 people and is
attached to Indian Road campground. This 33’ X44’ shelter offers 8 picnic
tables and 2 grills. Two vault toilets are located just across the parking
lot. There is also a small fishing pond for kids and individuals with
disabilities. This area is open to the public on a first come first serve
baisis.  

## Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters.  
  

## Facilities

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters.  
  

## Natural Features

Indian Road Group Use Shelter sits along the Missouri River at the south end
of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns Mountain ranges.
Young willows line the small fishing pond and mature cottonwoods provide shade
in the grassy areas around the pavilion.  
  

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

## Nearby Attractions

Indian Road Group Use Shelter Is located along the Missouri River at the south
end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, between the Big Belt and Elkhorns Mountain
ranges. The Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area, managed by FWP, is in close
proximity; offering ample opportunities for bird watching and paddling during
permitted seasons.

For up-to-date events in Broadwater County, Townsend, Montana, visit
www.townsendmt.com, and for Helena visit, www.helenamt.com.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Indian Road Group Use Shelter is located at the southern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, just north of Townsend. It can accommodate up to 75 people and is attached to Indian Road campground. This 33’ X44’ shelter offers 8 picnic tables and 2 grills. Two vault toilets are located just across the parking lot. There is also a small fishing pond for kids and individuals with disabilities. This area is open to the public on a first come first serve baisis.<br></p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Facilities</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Indian Road Group Use Shelter sits along the Missouri River at the south end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns Mountain ranges. Young willows line the small fishing pond and mature cottonwoods provide shade in the grassy areas around the pavilion.<br> <br></p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Indian Road Group Use Shelter  Is located along the Missouri River at the south end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, between the Big Belt and Elkhorns Mountain ranges.  The Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area, managed by FWP, is in close proximity; offering ample opportunities for bird watching and paddling during permitted seasons.  </p>
<p>For up-to-date events in Broadwater County, Townsend, Montana, visit <a href="http://www.townsendmt.com" rel="nofollow">www.townsendmt.com</a>, and for Helena visit, <a href="http://www.helenamt.com" rel="nofollow">www.helenamt.com</a>.  <br><br> <br></p>

INDIAN ROAD GROUP USE SHELTER

Indian Road Group Use Shelter

## Overview

Jo Bonner Campground is located at the Northeastern end of Canyon Ferry
Reservoir; 30 miles east of Helena, Montana and offers year-round access to a
wide range of recreational opportunities. Jo Bonner Campground is named for
Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner (1907-1965) by Montana's Governor John Bonner
(1902-1970). Today, Jo Bonner Campground is a small quaint campground that
offers easy access.

## Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.

## Facilities

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.

## Natural Features

Jo Bonner Campground is located at northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir
between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

## Nearby Attractions

Jo Bonner Campground on Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between
Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park along with the capital
city of Helena, Montana. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Jo Bonner Campground is located at the Northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir; 30 miles east of Helena, Montana and  offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities.    Jo Bonner Campground is named for Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner (1907-1965) by Montana's Governor John Bonner (1902-1970). Today, Jo Bonner Campground is  a small quaint campground that offers easy access. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Jo Bonner Campground is located at northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges.   </p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Jo Bonner Campground on Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park along with the capital city of Helena, Montana. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.</p>

Canyon Ferry

Sunny lake in forefront, mountains in the background.

Jo Bonner  Campground

## Overview

Riverside Campground is located 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, below the
dam at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Riverside Campground
provides space for campers, day users, and large groups. 27 paved campsites, a
group use area with a picnic pavilion, 6 pit toilets, an accessible fishing
dock, a boat ramp and day use picnic area. This popular location below the dam
attracts many families, boaters and fisherman.

  

## Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters.  
  

## Facilities

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters.  
  

## Natural Features

Riverside Campground sits below Canyon Ferry Dam along the banks of Hauser
Reservoir. The current is swift, and swimming is not advised. Ample fish in
the water makes this a prime location for bird watching. Loons, cormorants and
pelicans are often present patrolling the waters; while bald eagles and osprey
make appearances to showcase their fish hunting skills.  

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

## Nearby Attractions

Riverside Campground is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and
Glacier National Park. The city of Helena, Montana, the state capital, is 25
miles away. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Riverside Campground is located 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, below the dam at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Riverside Campground provides space for campers, day users, and large groups. 27 paved campsites, a group use area with a picnic pavilion, 6 pit toilets, an accessible fishing dock, a boat ramp and day use picnic area. This popular location below the dam attracts many families, boaters and fisherman. </p>
<p><br></p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Facilities</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Riverside Campground sits below Canyon Ferry Dam along the banks of Hauser Reservoir. The current is swift, and swimming is not advised. Ample fish in the water makes this a prime location for bird watching. Loons, cormorants and pelicans are often present patrolling the waters; while bald eagles and osprey make appearances to showcase their fish hunting skills.<br> </p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Riverside Campground is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. The city of Helena, Montana, the state capital, is 25 miles away. For up to date events visit, <a href="http://www.helenamt.com" rel="nofollow">www.helenamt.com.</a> <br> <br></p>

Riverside

RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND AND GROUP USE AREA

Riverside Campground

## Overview

White Earth Group Use Shelter is located at White Earth Campground, just east
of the town of Winston, Montana, on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. In 1805, the Lewis
and Clark expedition passed through this region. On July 22, 1805, Sacagawea
recognizes the country and assures the men that the three forks of the
Missouri were of no great distance. This news gave the expedition hope in the
anticipation of soon reaching the headwaters of the Missouri River.  
  

## Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters.  
  

## Facilities

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational
opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and
fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many
quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer
waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters.  
  

## Natural Features

White Earth Campground sits along the banks of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in the
open valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountain ranges.  
  

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

## Nearby Attractions

White Earth Group Use Shelter is located halfway between Yellowstone National
Park and Glacier National Park. The city of Helena, MT, the state's capital,
is 25 miles away. For up-to-date events visitwww.helenamt.com/

<h2>Overview</h2>
White Earth Group Use Shelter is located at White Earth Campground, just east of the town of Winston, Montana, on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition passed through this region. On July 22, 1805, Sacagawea recognizes the country and assures the men that the three forks of the Missouri were of no great distance. This news gave the expedition hope in the anticipation of soon reaching the headwaters of the Missouri River. <br/> <br/><h2>Recreation</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Facilities</h2>
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters. <br/> <br/><h2>Natural Features</h2>
White Earth Campground sits along the banks of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in the open valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountain ranges. <br/> <br/>
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
White Earth Group Use Shelter is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. The city of Helena, MT, the state's capital, is 25 miles away. For up-to-date events visit<a href="http://www.helenamt.com/" rel="nofollow">www.helenamt.com/</a> <br/> <br/>

White Earth

White Earth  Campground

WHITE EARTH CAMPGROUND AND GROUP USE SHELTER

White Earth Campground

Canyon Ferry Lake

## Overview

Aspen Grove Group Use Campground sits in forested mountain terrain on the
banks of the Blackfoot River in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. At
an elevation of 4,800 feet beneath a canopy of cottonwood, aspen, juniper,
Lodgepole pine and Douglas fir, this campground is an ideal setting for larger
families or groups seeking relaxation and recreation. It is seperated fom the
rest of the campground and offers guests there ownprivate area, bathroom,
water spigot, and parking.

## Recreation

Aspen Grove Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to
hike, fish, bike, hunt and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational
activities throughout the year. Indian Meadows Trailhead, located
approximately 9 miles from Aspen Grove, offers access to a number of hiking
trails in the Scapegoat Wilderness. Alice Creek Trailhead, located
approximately 15 miles from Aspen Grove, also offers hiking opportunities into
the Scapegoat Wilderness and along the Lewis and Clark historic trail to Lewis
and Clark Pass. Visitors can also access the Continental Divide National
Scenic Trail in several different locations around the Lincoln Valley. The CDT
offers sweeping views of the area and highlights the marked change in
landscape on either side of the Divide. The Blackfoot River, adjacent to the
campground, is renowned for its recreational opportunities, most notably fly
fishing. The Blackfoot is a fast, cold river with many deep spots, making it
prime habitat for populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout.

## Facilities

Aspen Grove Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to
hike, fish, bike, hunt and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational
activities throughout the year. Indian Meadows Trailhead, located
approximately 9 miles from Aspen Grove, offers access to a number of hiking
trails in the Scapegoat Wilderness. Alice Creek Trailhead, located
approximately 15 miles from Aspen Grove, also offers hiking opportunities into
the Scapegoat Wilderness and along the Lewis and Clark historic trail to Lewis
and Clark Pass. Visitors can also access the Continental Divide National
Scenic Trail in several different locations around the Lincoln Valley. The CDT
offers sweeping views of the area and highlights the marked change in
landscape on either side of the Divide. The Blackfoot River, adjacent to the
campground, is renowned for its recreational opportunities, most notably fly
fishing. The Blackfoot is a fast, cold river with many deep spots, making it
prime habitat for populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout.

## Natural Features

Visitors to the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are treated spectacular
scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources in the area.
Rugged ridges, alpine meadows, forests, grasslands and rivers provide wildlife
diverse ecosystems. Grizzly bear, lynx, wolverine, deer, elk, gray wolf,
moose, black bear, mountain lion, mountain goat and mountain sheep all call
the area home.

## Nearby Attractions

Located in Northwestern Montana on both sides of the Continental Divide, the
Scapegoat Wilderness-Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex is more than 1.5 million
acres, the third largest in the lower 48 states. The Lewis and Clark
Expedition of 1804-1806 spent many months traveling through the varied scenery
of Montana. Many areas of the landscape along the expedition's route on the
Helena National Forest look much the same as in 1805-1806. Visit the routes of
the famous explorers on public lands in Helena-Lewis and Clark National
Forest. Click here for more information about the Lewis and Clark National
Historic Trail.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Aspen Grove Group Use Campground sits in forested mountain terrain on the banks of the Blackfoot River in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.    

At an elevation of 4,800 feet beneath a canopy of cottonwood, aspen, juniper, Lodgepole pine and Douglas fir, this campground is an ideal setting for larger families or groups seeking relaxation and recreation.  It is seperated fom the rest of the campground and offers guests there ownprivate  area, bathroom, water spigot, and parking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Aspen Grove Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, bike, hunt and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.   

Indian Meadows Trailhead, located approximately 9 miles from Aspen Grove, offers access to a number of hiking trails in the Scapegoat Wilderness. Alice Creek Trailhead, located approximately 15 miles from Aspen Grove, also offers hiking opportunities into the Scapegoat Wilderness and along the Lewis and Clark historic trail to Lewis and Clark Pass.  Visitors can also access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in several different locations around the Lincoln Valley.  The CDT offers sweeping views of the area and highlights the marked change in landscape on either side of the Divide.

The Blackfoot River, adjacent to the campground, is renowned for its recreational opportunities, most notably fly fishing. The Blackfoot is a fast, cold river with many deep spots, making it prime habitat for populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout.  
<h2>Facilities</h2>
Aspen Grove Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, bike, hunt and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.   

Indian Meadows Trailhead, located approximately 9 miles from Aspen Grove, offers access to a number of hiking trails in the Scapegoat Wilderness. Alice Creek Trailhead, located approximately 15 miles from Aspen Grove, also offers hiking opportunities into the Scapegoat Wilderness and along the Lewis and Clark historic trail to Lewis and Clark Pass.  Visitors can also access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in several different locations around the Lincoln Valley.  The CDT offers sweeping views of the area and highlights the marked change in landscape on either side of the Divide.

The Blackfoot River, adjacent to the campground, is renowned for its recreational opportunities, most notably fly fishing. The Blackfoot is a fast, cold river with many deep spots, making it prime habitat for populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout.  
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Visitors to the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are treated spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources in the area.  
Rugged ridges, alpine meadows, forests, grasslands and rivers provide wildlife diverse ecosystems.  Grizzly bear, lynx, wolverine, deer, elk, gray wolf, moose, black bear, mountain lion, mountain goat and mountain sheep all call the area home.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Located in Northwestern Montana on both sides of the Continental Divide, the Scapegoat Wilderness-Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex is more than 1.5 million acres, the third largest in the lower 48 states.  

The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806 spent many months traveling through the varied scenery of Montana. Many areas of the landscape along the expedition's route on the Helena National Forest look much the same as in 1805-1806. Visit the routes of the famous explorers on public lands in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
 Click here  for more information about the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

Aspen Grove Group Use area

aspen

Toilet

Aspen Grove Group Use Area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, MT)

## Overview

Bar Gulch Cabin is located in the Big Belt Mountain Range in Helena National
Forest. The cabin was originally constructed in the 1930s on Forest Service
lands to be used for mining purposes. Instead, it was used for recreational
purposes and issued a special use permit, which was transferred to several
owners until it was donated to the Forest Service in 1988.  
  
Today the cabin is a rustic getaway for guests seeking relaxation and
recreation in west-central Montana. It is accessible by car, but snow removal
is not provided in winter. The cabin offers several amenities, but guests
should be prepared to bring some of their own supplies and gear.

## Recreation

Guests at the cabin can step out to several hiking opportunities right out the
backdoor. Belt Divide Trail and Bar Gulch Trail are favorites in the area. Bar
Gulch Trail is actually an old road through a timbered gulch, and is mainly
used for hunting.  
  
The Ridge Trail, located along the crest of the Big Belt Mountains, is a
favorite for those on foot, offering expansive views of the surrounding
mountain ranges as well as overnight camping opportunities.  
  
Guests can take advantage of boating and fishing at Canyon Ferry Lake, which
is only five miles away. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for
rainbow trout, perch, ling and walleye. The wildlife viewing near the lake is
quite impressive as well. It is one of the best in the country for viewing
large concentrations of bald eagles. A wildlife management area at the end of
the reservoir is home to a colony of terns and pelicans.

## Facilities

Guests at the cabin can step out to several hiking opportunities right out the
backdoor. Belt Divide Trail and Bar Gulch Trail are favorites in the area. Bar
Gulch Trail is actually an old road through a timbered gulch, and is mainly
used for hunting.  
  
The Ridge Trail, located along the crest of the Big Belt Mountains, is a
favorite for those on foot, offering expansive views of the surrounding
mountain ranges as well as overnight camping opportunities.  
  
Guests can take advantage of boating and fishing at Canyon Ferry Lake, which
is only five miles away. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for
rainbow trout, perch, ling and walleye. The wildlife viewing near the lake is
quite impressive as well. It is one of the best in the country for viewing
large concentrations of bald eagles. A wildlife management area at the end of
the reservoir is home to a colony of terns and pelicans.

## Natural Features

Bar Gulch Cabin sits in a grassy, open clearing surrounded by a canopy of
mixed-conifer forest.  
  
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.  
  
The area offers unique opportunities for viewing wildlife. Elk, bighorn sheep,
mule and white-tailed deer, black bear, moose and a variety of birds are
commonly seen. The more elusive badger, wolverine, mountain lion and lynx find
habitat here as well.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Bar Gulch Cabin is located in the Big Belt Mountain Range in Helena National Forest. The cabin was originally constructed in the 1930s on Forest Service lands to be used for mining purposes. Instead, it was used for recreational purposes and issued a special use permit, which was transferred to several owners until it was donated to the Forest Service in 1988.<br/><br/>

Today the cabin is a rustic getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana. It is accessible by car, but snow removal is not provided in winter. The cabin offers several amenities, but guests should be prepared to bring some of their own supplies and gear.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Guests at the cabin can step out to several hiking opportunities right out the backdoor. Belt Divide Trail and Bar Gulch Trail are favorites in the area. Bar Gulch 
Trail is actually an old road through a timbered gulch, and is mainly used for hunting.<br/><br/> 

The Ridge Trail, located along the crest of the Big Belt Mountains, is a favorite for those on foot, offering expansive views of the surrounding mountain ranges as 
well as overnight camping opportunities.<br/><br/>

Guests can take advantage of boating and fishing at Canyon Ferry Lake, which is only five miles away. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, 
perch, ling and walleye. The wildlife viewing near the lake is quite impressive as well. It is one of the best in the country for viewing large concentrations of bald
eagles. A wildlife management area at the end of the reservoir is home to a colony of terns and pelicans.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Guests at the cabin can step out to several hiking opportunities right out the backdoor. Belt Divide Trail and Bar Gulch Trail are favorites in the area. Bar Gulch 
Trail is actually an old road through a timbered gulch, and is mainly used for hunting.<br/><br/> 

The Ridge Trail, located along the crest of the Big Belt Mountains, is a favorite for those on foot, offering expansive views of the surrounding mountain ranges as 
well as overnight camping opportunities.<br/><br/>

Guests can take advantage of boating and fishing at Canyon Ferry Lake, which is only five miles away. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, 
perch, ling and walleye. The wildlife viewing near the lake is quite impressive as well. It is one of the best in the country for viewing large concentrations of bald
eagles. A wildlife management area at the end of the reservoir is home to a colony of terns and pelicans.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Bar Gulch Cabin sits in a  grassy, open clearing surrounded by a canopy of mixed-conifer forest.<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/> 

The area offers unique opportunities for viewing wildlife. Elk, bighorn sheep, mule and white-tailed deer, black bear, moose and a variety of birds are commonly seen. The more elusive badger, wolverine, mountain lion and lynx find habitat here as well.

BAR GULCH

Bar Gulch Cabin

## Overview

Calf Creek Cabin sits in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin
offers a prime location for fishing, hiking and horseback riding and OHVing.
Running water is not included, but the nearby creek provides fresh water. A
hitching rack is also available for horses.  
  
Access from December 1 to May 15 is via snowmobile, snowshoes or skis on a
groomed 7 mile trail. (Wheeled vehicles are prohibited during the December 1
to May 15 time frame).

## Recreation

Nearby hunting, fishing and off-road vehicle riding trails are abundant.
Horseback riders and hikers horses enjoy the climb north along East Fork Calf
Creek to Bubbling Springs in the Tenderfoot Experimental Forest. Calf Creek
tempts anglers with mountain whitefish, cutthroat, brook and rainbow trout.  
  
Winter recreation includes cross country skiing, snow shoeing and
snowmobiling.

## Facilities

Nearby hunting, fishing and off-road vehicle riding trails are abundant.
Horseback riders and hikers horses enjoy the climb north along East Fork Calf
Creek to Bubbling Springs in the Tenderfoot Experimental Forest. Calf Creek
tempts anglers with mountain whitefish, cutthroat, brook and rainbow trout.  
  
Winter recreation includes cross country skiing, snow shoeing and
snowmobiling.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits along Calf Creek at an elevation of 5,400 feet in the Little
Belt Mountains. The region boasts a dense coniferous forest with mixed fir,
spruce and pine trees. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest offers many
streams and fishing opportunities. Native wildlife includes black bears, mule-
deer white-tailed deer, bald eagles, elk, bears and mountian lions.

## Nearby Attractions

White Sulphur Springs, 1 hour south, provides the nearest food, fuel, and
other conveniences. Smith River and Tenderfoot Falls

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Calf Creek Cabin sits in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin offers a prime location for fishing, hiking and horseback riding and OHVing.  Running water is not included, but the nearby creek provides fresh water. A hitching rack is also available for horses. <br> <br>Access from December 1 to May 15 is via snowmobile, snowshoes or skis on a groomed 7 mile trail. (Wheeled vehicles are prohibited during the December 1 to May 15 time frame).</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Nearby hunting, fishing and off-road vehicle riding trails are abundant. Horseback riders and hikers horses enjoy the climb north along East Fork Calf Creek to Bubbling Springs in the Tenderfoot Experimental Forest. Calf Creek tempts anglers with mountain whitefish, cutthroat, brook and rainbow trout.
<br/><br/>
Winter recreation includes cross country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Nearby hunting, fishing and off-road vehicle riding trails are abundant. Horseback riders and hikers horses enjoy the climb north along East Fork Calf Creek to Bubbling Springs in the Tenderfoot Experimental Forest. Calf Creek tempts anglers with mountain whitefish, cutthroat, brook and rainbow trout.
<br/><br/>
Winter recreation includes cross country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin sits along Calf Creek at an elevation of 5,400 feet in the Little Belt Mountains. The region boasts a dense coniferous forest with mixed fir, spruce and pine trees. 
  
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest offers many streams and fishing opportunities. Native wildlife includes black bears, mule-deer white-tailed deer, bald eagles, elk, bears and mountian lions.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>White Sulphur Springs, 1 hour south, provides the nearest food, fuel, and other conveniences. Smith River and Tenderfoot Falls  </p>

A small wooden kitchen table and counters in a cabin

A black iron woodstove at the entrance to a cabin

A red wooden cabin with two wings

Three sets of twin wooden bunk beds with mattresses in a bedroom

Calf Creek Cabin

## Overview

Crystal Lake Cabin provides sweeping views of Crystal Lake in the heart of the
Big Snowy Mountains of Central Montana. Located about 20 miles south of
Lewistown, the cabin adjoins Crystal Lake Campground, providing conveniences
like a picnic area and boat ramp for non-motorized boats. Recreation
opportunities abound, including floating, fishing, canoeing and hiking.  
  
Access from December 1 through June 15 is by snowshoe, snowmobile, cross
country skiing or hiking for 6 miles.

## Recreation

The Ice Caves Trail leads hikers to the ridgetop of the Big Snowy Mountains,
where it intersects with the Crystal Cascades Trail Bypass. The Lake Loop
Trail trailhead, located at the north end of the Crystal Lake Campground,
takes hikers to Grand View Trail Junction and additional ridgetop views. Both
the Ice Caves Trail and Grand View Trail may be impacted by winter snow as
late as the first part of July.  
  
The lake freezes over and ice fishing is possible if the ice is thin enough
for fish to survive. In summer months, the lake is stocked with rainbow trout.
Kayaking and canoeing is popular.

## Facilities

The Ice Caves Trail leads hikers to the ridgetop of the Big Snowy Mountains,
where it intersects with the Crystal Cascades Trail Bypass. The Lake Loop
Trail trailhead, located at the north end of the Crystal Lake Campground,
takes hikers to Grand View Trail Junction and additional ridgetop views. Both
the Ice Caves Trail and Grand View Trail may be impacted by winter snow as
late as the first part of July.  
  
The lake freezes over and ice fishing is possible if the ice is thin enough
for fish to survive. In summer months, the lake is stocked with rainbow trout.
Kayaking and canoeing is popular.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits near the shores of Crystal Lake. The beautiful lake spans 45
acres at an elevation of 5,700 feet. With a maximum depth of 15 feet, the lake
seeps fresh water through a porous limestone bottom. The lake generally
freezes in the winter.  
  
  
  
The Big Snowy Mountains, lush with mixed conifers, rise up from the lake,
providing spectacular views. The highest peaks in the mountain range reach
8,600 feet.

## Nearby Attractions

Crystal Lake, Ice Caves

<h2>Overview</h2>
Crystal Lake Cabin provides sweeping views of Crystal Lake in the heart of the Big Snowy Mountains of Central Montana. Located about 20 miles south of Lewistown, the cabin adjoins Crystal Lake Campground, providing conveniences like a picnic area and boat ramp for non-motorized boats. Recreation opportunities abound, including floating, fishing, canoeing and hiking.
<br/><br/>
Access from  December 1 through June 15 is by snowshoe, snowmobile, cross country skiing or hiking for 6 miles.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Ice Caves Trail leads hikers to the ridgetop of the Big Snowy Mountains, where it intersects with the Crystal Cascades Trail Bypass. The Lake Loop Trail trailhead, located at the north end of the Crystal Lake Campground, takes hikers to Grand View Trail Junction and additional ridgetop views. Both the Ice Caves Trail and Grand View Trail may be impacted by winter snow as late as the first part of July.
<br/><br/>
The lake freezes over and ice fishing is possible if the ice is thin enough for fish to survive. In summer months, the lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Kayaking and canoeing is popular.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Ice Caves Trail leads hikers to the ridgetop of the Big Snowy Mountains, where it intersects with the Crystal Cascades Trail Bypass. The Lake Loop Trail trailhead, located at the north end of the Crystal Lake Campground, takes hikers to Grand View Trail Junction and additional ridgetop views. Both the Ice Caves Trail and Grand View Trail may be impacted by winter snow as late as the first part of July.
<br/><br/>
The lake freezes over and ice fishing is possible if the ice is thin enough for fish to survive. In summer months, the lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Kayaking and canoeing is popular.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The cabin sits  near the shores of Crystal Lake. The beautiful lake spans 45 acres at an elevation of 5,700 feet. With a maximum depth of 15 feet, the lake seeps fresh water through a porous limestone bottom. The lake generally freezes in the winter.<br><br><br><br>The Big Snowy Mountains, lush with mixed conifers, rise up from the lake, providing spectacular views. The highest peaks in the mountain range reach 8,600 feet.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Crystal Lake, Ice Caves</p>

Crystal Lake Cabin

## Overview

The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies
south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to the Crystal Lake
recreation area, visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in the Snowies.

## Recreation

The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and canoeing. The
various trails that stem from the Crystal Lake complex provide excellent views
and interesting photo opportunities. One trail displays old hieroglyphs in a
cave allowing visitors a glimpse of the past.

## Facilities

The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and canoeing. The
various trails that stem from the Crystal Lake complex provide excellent views
and interesting photo opportunities. One trail displays old hieroglyphs in a
cave allowing visitors a glimpse of the past.

## Natural Features

**Settled in the basin of Crystal Lake, the group site offers great access to
trails and ta short drive or walk to the lake. Some trees are around the
campsite but may not offer much shade.**

## Nearby Attractions

Ice Caves Trail, Cascade Trails and the lake are all located in the complex.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to the Crystal Lake recreation area, visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in the Snowies. <h2>Recreation</h2>
The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and canoeing. The various trails that stem from the Crystal Lake complex provide excellent views and interesting photo opportunities. One trail displays old hieroglyphs in a cave allowing visitors a glimpse of the past. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and canoeing. The various trails that stem from the Crystal Lake complex provide excellent views and interesting photo opportunities. One trail displays old hieroglyphs in a cave allowing visitors a glimpse of the past. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p><strong>Settled in the basin of Crystal Lake, the group site offers great access to trails and ta short drive or walk to the lake.  Some trees are around the campsite but may not offer much shade. </strong></p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Ice Caves Trail, Cascade Trails and the lake are all located in the complex.

Crystal Lake Group Campsite

## Overview

Located 8.5 miles east of Lincoln, Montana, Cummings Cabin is a historic
structure, representative of the old mining cabins that dotted the countryside
in the greater Lincoln area around 1910. The cabin has been determined
eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the
cabin is a rustic getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin has a hand pump for water,
propane range, propane lights, a wood stove, silverware, dishes, cleaning
supplies, outdoor fire ring, 2 full size beds and one twin bed. In the snow
free months guests can drive directly to the cabin, but in the winter be
prepared to snow shoe or ski up to a mile to get to the cabin.

## Recreation

Guests can access numerous trails within a half hour drive of the cabin. The
Lincoln valley is bounded by the Continental Divide Trail to the east and
visitors can access this trail in numerous places from Cummings Cabin. Guests
can also explore the Scapegoat Wilderness and the Lewis and Clark Historic
trail while visiting the area. OHV enthusiasts can ride directly from the
cabin to access the Hogum Creek ATV trail which connects up to Crater Mtn.
road and the Stemple Pass area. Wildlife, flowers, and spectacular views can
be seen from many locations in the valley. The nearby Blackfoot River ranks as
one of the most scenic rivers in this part of Montana and Cummings Cabin is
located near its headwaters. Excellent fly fishing can be found within a short
distance of the cabin. The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities
with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to
over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.

## Facilities

Guests can access numerous trails within a half hour drive of the cabin. The
Lincoln valley is bounded by the Continental Divide Trail to the east and
visitors can access this trail in numerous places from Cummings Cabin. Guests
can also explore the Scapegoat Wilderness and the Lewis and Clark Historic
trail while visiting the area. OHV enthusiasts can ride directly from the
cabin to access the Hogum Creek ATV trail which connects up to Crater Mtn.
road and the Stemple Pass area. Wildlife, flowers, and spectacular views can
be seen from many locations in the valley. The nearby Blackfoot River ranks as
one of the most scenic rivers in this part of Montana and Cummings Cabin is
located near its headwaters. Excellent fly fishing can be found within a short
distance of the cabin. The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities
with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to
over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.

## Natural Features

The cabin is tucked into a grassy clearing with old-growth conifer forest to
one side.  
  
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, including the more common elk, mule and white-
tailed deer, squirrel, black bear, and a variety of birds. The more elusive
grizzly bear, badger, wolverine, mountain lion, and lynx find habitat here as
well.

## Nearby Attractions

The town of LIncoln is about 8.5 miles to the West. Guests can visit one of
the many local restautrants or bars, tour the Blackfoot Sculpture Park, attend
local festivals, and participate in many of organized events that take place
in town throughout the year.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located 8.5 miles east of Lincoln, Montana, Cummings Cabin is a historic structure, representative of the old mining cabins that dotted the countryside in the greater 
Lincoln area around 1910. The cabin has been determined eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places.  

Today, the cabin is a rustic getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin has a hand pump for water, propane range, propane lights, a wood stove, silverware, dishes, cleaning supplies, outdoor fire ring, 2 full size beds and one twin bed.  In the snow free months guests can drive directly to the cabin, but in the winter be prepared to snow shoe or ski up to a mile to get to the cabin. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Guests can access numerous trails within a half hour drive of the cabin.  The Lincoln valley is bounded by the Continental Divide Trail to the east and visitors can access this trail in numerous places from Cummings Cabin.  Guests can also explore the Scapegoat Wilderness and the Lewis and Clark Historic trail while visiting the area.  OHV enthusiasts can ride directly from the cabin to access the Hogum Creek ATV trail which connects up to Crater Mtn. road and the Stemple Pass area.  Wildlife, flowers, and spectacular views can be seen from many locations in the valley.  

The nearby Blackfoot River ranks as one of the most scenic rivers in this part of Montana and Cummings Cabin is located near its headwaters.   Excellent fly fishing can be found within a short distance of the cabin.  

The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Guests can access numerous trails within a half hour drive of the cabin.  The Lincoln valley is bounded by the Continental Divide Trail to the east and visitors can access this trail in numerous places from Cummings Cabin.  Guests can also explore the Scapegoat Wilderness and the Lewis and Clark Historic trail while visiting the area.  OHV enthusiasts can ride directly from the cabin to access the Hogum Creek ATV trail which connects up to Crater Mtn. road and the Stemple Pass area.  Wildlife, flowers, and spectacular views can be seen from many locations in the valley.  

The nearby Blackfoot River ranks as one of the most scenic rivers in this part of Montana and Cummings Cabin is located near its headwaters.   Excellent fly fishing can be found within a short distance of the cabin.  

The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is tucked into a grassy clearing with old-growth conifer forest to one side.<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, including the more common elk, mule and white-tailed deer, squirrel, black bear, and a variety of birds. The more elusive grizzly bear, 
badger, wolverine, mountain lion, and lynx find habitat here as well.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The town of LIncoln is about 8.5 miles to the West.  Guests can visit one of the many local restautrants or bars, tour the Blackfoot Sculpture Park, attend local festivals, and participate in many of organized events that take place in town throughout the year.</p>

Wood Stove

Bed and Table

Vault Toilet

Hand Pump

Fire Pit

Back Bedroom

CUMMINGS CABIN

Front Door

Cummings Cabin

## Overview

Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in
the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conveniently located along Dry
Wolf Creek, providing a pleasant setting for anglers, wildlife watchers and
hikers.  
  
When snow arrives, access on the graveled county road is by four-wheel-drive
only.

## Recreation

Anglers seek brook and rainbow trout in Dry Wolf Creek. A variety of horseback
riding and hiking trails originate within a few miles of the cabin. Trails for
mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders are also in the area. Cross
country skiing is popular in winter months.

## Facilities

Anglers seek brook and rainbow trout in Dry Wolf Creek. A variety of horseback
riding and hiking trails originate within a few miles of the cabin. Trails for
mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders are also in the area. Cross
country skiing is popular in winter months.

## Natural Features

The cabin is nestled along Dry Wolf Creek at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Dry
Wolf Creek is a tributary of the Judith River and flows north for about 40
miles in the Little Belt Mountains. Surrounding peaks include Gibson Peak and
Butcherknife Mountain.

## Nearby Attractions

Groceries and fuel may be found in Stanford, approximately 20 miles from the
cabin. Bandbox Mountain, about an hour's drive, is a good place to hunt for
marine fossils that are more than 100 million years old.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conveniently located along Dry Wolf Creek, providing a pleasant setting for anglers, wildlife watchers and hikers. 
<br/><br/>
When snow arrives, access on the graveled county road is by four-wheel-drive only. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Anglers seek brook and rainbow trout in Dry Wolf Creek. A variety of horseback riding and hiking trails originate within a few miles of the   cabin. Trails for mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders are also in the area.
  
Cross country skiing is popular in winter months. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Anglers seek brook and rainbow trout in Dry Wolf Creek. A variety of horseback riding and hiking trails originate within a few miles of the   cabin. Trails for mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders are also in the area.
  
Cross country skiing is popular in winter months. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is nestled along Dry Wolf Creek at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Dry Wolf Creek is a tributary of the Judith River and flows north for about 40 miles in the Little Belt Mountains. Surrounding peaks include Gibson Peak and Butcherknife Mountain. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Groceries and fuel may be found in Stanford, approximately 20 miles from the cabin. 
  
Bandbox Mountain, about an hour's drive, is a good place to hunt for marine fossils that are more than 100 million years old.

Dry Wolf Cabin

## Overview

Eagle Guard Station is located in high grasslands and surrounded by a
scattered forest in the Elkhorn Mountains in west-central Montana.  
  
The former Eagle Creek Ranger Station was built by miner Richard Owen in 1895.
While his family lived there, the area was in a booming gold rush. In 1908,
the cabin was taken over by the Forest Service for administrative use. It is
the oldest administrative log structure on the Helena National Forest,
predating the establishment of the Forest.  
  
Today the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and
recreation. The cabin is accessible by car, but the last 4 miles are only open
to foot, horseback and cross-country ski traffic from December 2nd through May
15th. Several amenities are provided, but guests should be prepared to pack in
some of their own supplies and gear.

## Recreation

Eagle Guard Station provides guests with outstanding opportunities for
photography, fishing, hunting, and hiking.  
  
The area offers centralized access to the Elkhorn Mountains with numerous
hiking trails and roads leading to the Elkhorn's historical resources. Popular
hikes include those to Crow Creek Falls and Poe Park. An interpretive trail is
accessible just beyond the cabin.  
  
When snow allows, skiing gives visitors an up-close look at concentrations of
wintering elk.

## Facilities

Eagle Guard Station provides guests with outstanding opportunities for
photography, fishing, hunting, and hiking.  
  
The area offers centralized access to the Elkhorn Mountains with numerous
hiking trails and roads leading to the Elkhorn's historical resources. Popular
hikes include those to Crow Creek Falls and Poe Park. An interpretive trail is
accessible just beyond the cabin.  
  
When snow allows, skiing gives visitors an up-close look at concentrations of
wintering elk.

## Natural Features

Eagle Guard Station is situated on the southeast flanks of the Elkhorn
Mountains in a beautiful open grassland setting, an outstanding location for
viewing elk.  
  
Crow Creek Falls, the largest waterfall in Helena National Forest, is located
within hiking distance of the cabin and is a sanctuary for many wildlife
species, including the threatened Canada lynx, the sensitive goshawk and
westslope cutthroat trout.  
  
The area offers unique opportunities for viewing wildlife in their natural
habitat. Bighorn sheep, mule and white-tailed deer, black bear, moose and a
variety of birds are commonly seen. The more elusive badger, wolverine and
mountain lion find habitat here as well.

## Nearby Attractions

Historic town sites and mining areas such as Elkhorn, Hassel, Ruddville and
Diamond Hill mines are nearby for guests interested in the mining history of
the Elkhorns.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Eagle Guard Station is located in high grasslands and surrounded by a scattered forest in the Elkhorn Mountains in west-central Montana.<br/><br/>

The former Eagle Creek Ranger Station was built by miner Richard Owen in 1895. While his family lived there, the area was in a booming gold rush. In 
1908, the cabin was taken over by the Forest Service for administrative use. It is the oldest administrative log structure on the Helena National Forest, predating the 
establishment of the Forest.<br/><br/>

Today the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation. The cabin is accessible by car, but the last 4 miles are 
only open to foot, horseback and cross-country ski traffic from December 2nd through May 15th. Several amenities are provided, but guests should be prepared to pack
in some of their own supplies and gear.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Eagle Guard Station provides guests with outstanding opportunities for photography, fishing, hunting, and hiking.<br/><br/>

The area offers centralized access to the Elkhorn Mountains with numerous hiking trails and roads leading to the Elkhorn's historical resources. Popular hikes include 
those to Crow Creek Falls and Poe Park. An interpretive trail is accessible just beyond the cabin.<br/><br/> 

When snow allows, skiing gives visitors an up-close look at concentrations of wintering elk.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Eagle Guard Station provides guests with outstanding opportunities for photography, fishing, hunting, and hiking.<br/><br/>

The area offers centralized access to the Elkhorn Mountains with numerous hiking trails and roads leading to the Elkhorn's historical resources. Popular hikes include 
those to Crow Creek Falls and Poe Park. An interpretive trail is accessible just beyond the cabin.<br/><br/> 

When snow allows, skiing gives visitors an up-close look at concentrations of wintering elk.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Eagle Guard Station is situated on the southeast flanks of the Elkhorn Mountains in a beautiful open grassland setting, an outstanding location for viewing elk.<br/><br/>

Crow Creek Falls, the largest waterfall in Helena National Forest, is located within hiking distance of the cabin and is a sanctuary for many wildlife species, 
including the threatened Canada lynx, the sensitive goshawk and westslope cutthroat trout.<br/><br/> 

The area offers unique opportunities for viewing wildlife in their natural habitat. Bighorn sheep, mule and white-tailed deer, black bear, moose and a variety of 
birds are commonly seen. The more elusive badger, wolverine and mountain lion find habitat here as well.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Historic town sites and mining areas such as Elkhorn, Hassel, Ruddville and Diamond Hill mines are nearby for guests interested in the mining history of the Elkhorns.

Eagle Guard Station

Eagle Guard Station in winter

Eagle Guard Station photo 1

## Overview

The Ear Mountain Cabin was a Lewis and Clark National Forest Administrative
Cabin that was renovated in 2022. The cabin is located approximately 26 miles
west of the town of Choteau, Montana. The drive to the cabin is easy. The
first 17 miles are paved (Teton Canyon Road) and the last mile is a well
maintained gravel road (South Fork Teton Road). The cabin sits under the
northeast slope of Ear Mountain and is within easy access of the Ear Mountain
Wildlife Management Area, Headquarters Pass and Our Lake Trailheads, and
numerous other trails into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area.

## Recreation

Recreation opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, fishing,
snowmobiling, skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The nearby BLM Ear
Mountain Outstanding Natural Area is closed from Dec. 15 to June 30 each year.
No hunting is allowed within the cabin gates.

## Facilities

Recreation opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, fishing,
snowmobiling, skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The nearby BLM Ear
Mountain Outstanding Natural Area is closed from Dec. 15 to June 30 each year.
No hunting is allowed within the cabin gates.

## Natural Features

Set in the Rocky Mountain Front Range, the cabin sits near to the South Fork
Teton River. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest boasts 1,600 miles of
streams and several small natural and man-made lakes. Native wildlife includes
grizzly and black bears, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, lynx, bighorn sheep
and gray wolves.

## Nearby Attractions

Food, fuel and other supplies are available in Choteau, 23 miles from the
cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Ear Mountain Cabin was a Lewis and Clark National Forest Administrative Cabin that was renovated in 2022. The cabin is located approximately 26 miles west of the town of Choteau, Montana. The drive to the cabin is easy. The first 17 miles are paved (Teton Canyon Road) and the last mile is a well maintained gravel road (South Fork Teton Road). The cabin sits under the northeast slope of Ear Mountain and is within easy access of the Ear Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Headquarters Pass and Our Lake Trailheads, and numerous other trails into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Recreation opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The nearby BLM Ear Mountain Outstanding Natural Area is closed from Dec. 15 to June 30 each year. No hunting is allowed within the cabin gates.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Recreation opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The nearby BLM Ear Mountain Outstanding Natural Area is closed from Dec. 15 to June 30 each year. No hunting is allowed within the cabin gates.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Set in the Rocky Mountain Front Range, the cabin sits near to the South Fork Teton River. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest boasts 1,600 miles of streams and several small natural and man-made lakes. Native wildlife includes grizzly and black bears, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, lynx, bighorn sheep and gray wolves.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Food, fuel and other supplies are available in Choteau, 23 miles from the cabin.</p>

Small white cabin nestled in mountainous area with trees and clouds

Small, white cabin

Small white cabin

Small, white cabin surrounded by mountains, trees, and people

Cabin in moutains

Front door to small white cabin with mountains in background

Cabin entryway

Propane cookstove, dish bin

Bunkbeds, ladder, chair and heater

Wood stove with kettle on top

Living room of cabin with sofa, dining table and lamp

Ear Mountain Cabin

## Overview

The Granite Butte Lookout is located at 7,587 feet above sea level atop the
Continental Divide of North America. The 15' by 15' lookout cabin sits atop a
20' tall wooden tower that was first built in 1932. The structure was rebuilt
in 1962 and has been recently renovated. This tower was listed on the national
register of historic lookouts in 2008 and offers guests a glimpse into the
life of a Forest Service Lookout. Located near Lincoln, MT the lookout offers
direct access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail which stretches
along the back bone of the continent from Canada to Mexico. It is accessible
by vehicle, but be forewarned, the road is rough towards the end and high-
clearance vehicles are recommended. The lookout has the basic amenities
including a bed, auxiliary cots, tables, chairs, dishes, cutlery, and a
woodstove are provided, but guests should prepare to bring their own bedding,
water, and propane.

## Recreation

The Continental Divide Trail passes right by the lookout tower and offers
guests access to as many miles as they care to hike, bike, or ride on
horseback. There are several other trails for guests to explore within a 1/2
hour drive. The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-
country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200
miles of groomed snowmobile trails.

## Facilities

The Continental Divide Trail passes right by the lookout tower and offers
guests access to as many miles as they care to hike, bike, or ride on
horseback. There are several other trails for guests to explore within a 1/2
hour drive. The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-
country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200
miles of groomed snowmobile trails.

## Natural Features

The lookout is located atop a grassy ridge directly on the Continental Divide.
The area around the cabin offers spectacular views, abundant wildflowers, high
elevation white bark pine stands, open meadows, and large rock outcroppings.
There are lower elevation conifer stands and streams located nearby as well.  
  
Wildlife in the area abounds; including the more common elk, mule and white-
tailed deer, squirrel, black bear, and a variety of birds. The more elusive
grizzly bear, badger, wolverine, mountain lion, and lynx can be found here as
well.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Lincoln offers restaurants, bars, art galleries, a
sculpture park, and many events that are put on in the community throughout
the summer. Visitors can also access the scenic Blackfoot River and Copper
Creek from town and the nearby area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Granite Butte Lookout is located at 7,587 feet above sea level atop the Continental Divide of North America.  The 15' by 15' lookout cabin sits atop a 20' tall wooden tower that was first built in 1932. The structure was rebuilt in 1962 and has been recently renovated. This tower was listed on the national register of historic lookouts in 2008 and offers guests a glimpse into the life of a Forest Service Lookout.    Located near Lincoln, MT the lookout offers direct access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail which stretches along the back bone of the continent from Canada to Mexico. It is accessible by vehicle, but be forewarned, the road is rough towards the end and high-clearance vehicles are recommended.  The lookout has the basic amenities including a bed, auxiliary cots, tables, chairs, dishes, cutlery, and a woodstove are provided, but guests should prepare to bring their own bedding, water, and propane.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Continental Divide Trail passes right by the lookout tower and offers guests access to as many miles as they care to hike, bike, or ride on horseback.  There are several other trails for guests to explore within a 1/2 hour drive.  The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Continental Divide Trail passes right by the lookout tower and offers guests access to as many miles as they care to hike, bike, or ride on horseback.  There are several other trails for guests to explore within a 1/2 hour drive.  The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lookout is located atop a grassy ridge directly on the Continental Divide.   The area around the cabin offers spectacular views, abundant wildflowers, high elevation white bark pine stands, open meadows, and large rock outcroppings. There are lower elevation conifer stands and streams located nearby as well.     
<br/><br/>
Wildlife in the area abounds; including the more common elk, mule and white-tailed deer, squirrel, black bear, and a variety of birds. The more elusive grizzly bear, badger, wolverine, mountain lion, and lynx can be found here as well.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Lincoln offers restaurants, bars, art galleries, a sculpture park, and many events that are put on in the community throughout the summer.  Visitors can also access the scenic Blackfoot River and Copper Creek from town and the nearby area.

GRANITE BUTTE LOOKOUT

Tower

Windows

Stormy

Wind Drifts

Table

Granite Butte Lookout

## Overview

Hunters Spring provides a serene escape in the mountains of central Montana.
The cabin is open year-round and is secured with a combination lock. It is a
prime destination for hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding,
snowmobiling and cross country skiing enthusiasts. The cabin is a great
launching point for whatever type of recreation you wish to do. Hunters Spring
Cabin is a must on your next destination plans! Summer access is via a gravel
Forest Service 274 up to the cabin. The combination for the cabin will also
open the gate to the driveway of the cabin. Access in the winter months is by
snowmobile, skis or snowshoes only. The road is not plowed and not open to
wheeled vehicles between December 1 - (generally) April 15. Please contact
Belt Office at 406-236-55111 or the Harlowton Office at 406-632-4391 for more
information on road conditions.

## Recreation

Open year-round, the surrounding area offers outdoor recreation opportunities
including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, cross country skiing,
snowmobiling and snowshoeing.

## Facilities

Open year-round, the surrounding area offers outdoor recreation opportunities
including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, cross country skiing,
snowmobiling and snowshoeing.

## Natural Features

Hunters Spring is located in the Little Belt Mountains near Whitetail Creek at
an altitude of about 6,400 feet. Lodgepole pine and Douglas fir can be found
in the area, and deer and elk are common.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearest towns are Harlowton and White Sulphur Springs. Both are about an
hour's drive from the cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Hunters Spring provides a serene escape in the mountains of central Montana. The cabin is open year-round and is secured with a combination lock. It is a prime destination for hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, snowmobiling and cross country skiing enthusiasts. The cabin is a great launching point for whatever type of recreation you wish to do.  Hunters Spring Cabin is a must on your next destination plans! 
  
Summer access is via a gravel Forest Service 274 up to the cabin. The combination for the cabin will also open the gate to the driveway of the cabin. Access in the winter months is by snowmobile, skis or snowshoes only. The road is not plowed and not open to wheeled vehicles between December 1 - (generally) April 15. Please contact Belt Office at 406-236-55111 or the Harlowton Office at 406-632-4391 for more information on road conditions.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Open year-round, the surrounding area offers outdoor recreation opportunities including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Open year-round, the surrounding area offers outdoor recreation opportunities including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Hunters Spring is located in the Little Belt Mountains near Whitetail Creek at an altitude of about 6,400 feet. Lodgepole pine and Douglas fir can be found in the area, and deer and elk are common.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The nearest towns are Harlowton and White Sulphur Springs. Both are about an hour's drive from the cabin.</p>

Hunters Spring Cabin

## Overview

Indian Flats Cabin is nestled in a hollow of old-growth trees in the shadow of
Hogback Mountain, offering a remote lodging experience in the Big Belt
Mountains in west-central Montana.  
  
The present Indian Flats Guard Station started its days as the Conway Station
on Rock Creek in the Jim Ball Basin. The cabin was constructed in 1944 and
replaced the original Conway Station. Rangers used this cabin when fulfilling
duties in the area. In 1969, the cabin was relocated to its present location
below Indian Flats.  
  
During the summer and fall months, the cabin is typically accessible by car.
During the winter months, poor road conditions and heavy amounts of snow can
be present. Access to the cabin during snow conditions is via an 8-mile
stretch of road passable by snowmobiling, snowshoeing or skiing. Guests should
be prepared to pack in many of their own supplies.

## Recreation

Plenty of opportunities are available for hiking, mountain biking and wildlife
viewing near Indian Flats Cabin.  
  
A hike through nearby Refrigerator Canyon passes through a 10-foot wide,
200-foot high canyon that was carved through limestone rock by a small
mountain stream. The canyon is appropriately named, as breezes blowing over
the stream and through the canyon's rock walls cause evaporative cooling,
creating temperatures 20 degrees cooler than surrounding areas.  
  
An active fire lookout sits at the top of Hogback Mountain near the cabin. The
Lookout is accessible by passenger vehicle and is manned by Forest Service
personnel from mid-June through September. A short walk from the lookout
offers spectacular panoramic views into Beaver Creek Canyon and surrounding
landscapes.

## Facilities

Plenty of opportunities are available for hiking, mountain biking and wildlife
viewing near Indian Flats Cabin.  
  
A hike through nearby Refrigerator Canyon passes through a 10-foot wide,
200-foot high canyon that was carved through limestone rock by a small
mountain stream. The canyon is appropriately named, as breezes blowing over
the stream and through the canyon's rock walls cause evaporative cooling,
creating temperatures 20 degrees cooler than surrounding areas.  
  
An active fire lookout sits at the top of Hogback Mountain near the cabin. The
Lookout is accessible by passenger vehicle and is manned by Forest Service
personnel from mid-June through September. A short walk from the lookout
offers spectacular panoramic views into Beaver Creek Canyon and surrounding
landscapes.

## Natural Features

Indian Flats Cabin is backed by mixed conifer forest, and a small stream flows
in front of it. Hogback Mountain is located within a mile of the cabin at an
elevation of 7,813 feet.  
  
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

The Gates of the Mountains Wilderness and the Missouri River are a short drive
from the cabin, offering chances to explore.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Indian Flats Cabin is nestled in a hollow of old-growth trees in the shadow of Hogback Mountain, offering a remote lodging experience in the Big Belt Mountains in 
west-central Montana.<br/><br/>

The present Indian Flats Guard Station started its days as the Conway Station on Rock Creek in the Jim Ball Basin. The cabin was constructed in 1944 and replaced the 
original Conway Station. Rangers used this cabin when fulfilling duties in the area. In 1969, the cabin was relocated to its present location below Indian Flats.<br/><br/>

During the summer and fall months, the cabin is typically accessible by car. During the winter months, poor road conditions and heavy 
amounts of snow can be present. Access to the cabin during snow conditions is via an 8-mile stretch of road passable by snowmobiling, snowshoeing or skiing. Guests should be
prepared to pack in many of their own supplies.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Plenty of opportunities are available for hiking, mountain biking and wildlife viewing near Indian Flats Cabin.<br/><br/> 

A hike through nearby Refrigerator Canyon passes through a 10-foot wide, 200-foot high canyon that was carved through limestone rock by a small mountain stream. The 
canyon is appropriately named, as breezes blowing over the stream and through the canyon's rock walls cause evaporative cooling, creating temperatures 20 degrees 
cooler than surrounding areas.<br/><br/>

An active fire lookout sits at the top of Hogback Mountain near the cabin. The Lookout is accessible by passenger vehicle and is manned by Forest Service personnel 
from mid-June through September. A short walk from the lookout offers spectacular panoramic views into Beaver Creek Canyon and surrounding landscapes.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Plenty of opportunities are available for hiking, mountain biking and wildlife viewing near Indian Flats Cabin.<br/><br/> 

A hike through nearby Refrigerator Canyon passes through a 10-foot wide, 200-foot high canyon that was carved through limestone rock by a small mountain stream. The 
canyon is appropriately named, as breezes blowing over the stream and through the canyon's rock walls cause evaporative cooling, creating temperatures 20 degrees 
cooler than surrounding areas.<br/><br/>

An active fire lookout sits at the top of Hogback Mountain near the cabin. The Lookout is accessible by passenger vehicle and is manned by Forest Service personnel 
from mid-June through September. A short walk from the lookout offers spectacular panoramic views into Beaver Creek Canyon and surrounding landscapes.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Indian Flats Cabin is backed by mixed conifer forest, and a small stream flows in front of it. Hogback Mountain is located within a mile of the cabin at an elevation of 
7,813 feet.<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>
The Gates of the Mountains Wilderness and the Missouri 
River are a short drive from the cabin, offering chances to explore.

Inside view of the cabin with bunkbed and cabinet storage

INDIAN FLATS CABIN

Wood burning stove and dining table inside the cabin

Indian Flats Cabin with snow

Interior of the cabin with bunkbeds

View of Indian Flats Cabin during the winter with snow on the ground

Indian Flats Cabin

## Overview

Indian Meadows Guard Station is located near the Copper Bowls snowmobile area
and the Scapegoat Wilderness, offering exceptional opportunities for both
motorized and non-motorized winter enthusiasts. The cabin is available for
rent from December 1st to March 31st each year. Miles of Groomed snowmobile
trails and renowned off trail riding in the nearby Copper Bowls are right out
the door from this cabin. Cross-country skiers and snowshoers can explore the
quiet of the Scapegoat Wilderness to the north with several trails and endless
acres of cross-country terrain. Visitors will enjoy a very remote experience
as this cabin’s location is not well travelled in the winter months.
Consequently, visitors should come well equipped and well prepared to travel
the approximately 8 miles over snow to this remote outpost.

The cabin is approximately 5,500 ft. in elevation and sits within sight of the
tallest peak in the greater Bob Marshall Wilderness complex, the 9,411 ft. Red
Mtn. Wildlife abounds in this area in the summer months, but it is noticeably
quieter in the winter months when this cabin is available for rent. Visitors
will still have good opportunities to track wildlife in this area, such as
Canadian Lynx, Wolverines, Fox, Wolves, snowshoe hare, among others.

## Recreation

Recreation activities are primarily winter based at this location.
Snowmobiling, Cross-country Skiing, Back Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing are
the primary activities for visitors. Snowmobiling is prohibited in most of the
area to the North and East of the Cabin. The Copper Creek Road is regularly
groomed by the local snowmobile club and it provides access to the popular
Copper Bowls at the base of Red Mountain. The groomed network of trails also
extends to the South and access the town of Lincoln via the Sucker Cr. Road
#1800.

In early season visitors may find that they can hike on the nearby Mainline
Trail #480 and the Landers Fork Trail #438 with relatively little snow cover.
Heart Lake is located approximately 5 miles from the cabin on the Mainline
Trail. The lake has strong populations of West slope Cutthroat trout and
Arctic Grayling. The Landers fork and Copper Creek are also nearby streams
with strong trout populations.

## Facilities

Recreation activities are primarily winter based at this location.
Snowmobiling, Cross-country Skiing, Back Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing are
the primary activities for visitors. Snowmobiling is prohibited in most of the
area to the North and East of the Cabin. The Copper Creek Road is regularly
groomed by the local snowmobile club and it provides access to the popular
Copper Bowls at the base of Red Mountain. The groomed network of trails also
extends to the South and access the town of Lincoln via the Sucker Cr. Road
#1800.

In early season visitors may find that they can hike on the nearby Mainline
Trail #480 and the Landers Fork Trail #438 with relatively little snow cover.
Heart Lake is located approximately 5 miles from the cabin on the Mainline
Trail. The lake has strong populations of West slope Cutthroat trout and
Arctic Grayling. The Landers fork and Copper Creek are also nearby streams
with strong trout populations.

## Natural Features

This cabin is located with sight of both the impressive bulk of Red Mountain
to the west and the jagged spine of the Continental Divide to the east. Over a
million acres of undeveloped Designated Wilderness lies to the North where the
lake filled Scapegoat Wilderness ties in to the larger Bob Marshall Wilderness
complex. There are many miles of ridges, creeks, lakes, and trails to explore.
The steep slopes and abundant snowfall make for a scenic backdrop, but
visitors should be aware that they also present a considerable danger of
avalanche conditions.

## Nearby Attractions

The town of Lincoln is about 20 miles of groomed snowmobile trail away and
offers several options for eateries and local shops. Visitors can also ski or
walk through the Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture Park on groomed trails, or visit
the High Country Jerky store for delicious snacks and interesting items.
Lincoln hosts the Race to the Sky dogsledding race in February and a Ski-
joring event that usually takes place in January of each year.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Indian Meadows Guard Station is located near the Copper Bowls snowmobile area and the Scapegoat Wilderness, offering exceptional opportunities for both motorized and non-motorized winter enthusiasts.  The cabin is available for rent from December 1st to March 31st each year.  Miles of Groomed snowmobile trails and renowned off trail riding in the nearby Copper Bowls are right out the door from this cabin.  Cross-country skiers and snowshoers can explore the quiet of the Scapegoat Wilderness to the north with several trails and endless acres of cross-country terrain. Visitors will enjoy a very remote experience as this cabin’s location is not well travelled in the winter months.  Consequently, visitors should come well equipped and well prepared to travel the approximately 8 miles over snow to this remote outpost. </p>
<p>The cabin is approximately 5,500 ft. in elevation and sits within sight of the tallest peak in the greater Bob Marshall Wilderness complex, the 9,411 ft. Red Mtn.  Wildlife abounds in this area in the summer months, but it is noticeably quieter in the winter months when this cabin is available for rent.  Visitors will still have good opportunities to track wildlife in this area, such as Canadian Lynx, Wolverines, Fox, Wolves, snowshoe hare, among others.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Recreation activities are primarily winter based at this location.  Snowmobiling, Cross-country Skiing, Back Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing are the primary activities for visitors.  Snowmobiling is prohibited in most of the area to the North and East of the Cabin.  The Copper Creek Road is regularly groomed by the local snowmobile club and it provides access to the popular Copper Bowls at the base of Red Mountain.  The groomed network of trails also extends to the South and access the town of Lincoln via the Sucker Cr. Road #1800.</p>
<p>In early season visitors may find that they can hike on the nearby Mainline Trail #480 and the Landers Fork Trail #438 with relatively little snow cover.  Heart Lake is located approximately 5 miles from the cabin on the Mainline Trail.  The lake has strong populations of West slope Cutthroat trout and Arctic Grayling.  The Landers fork and Copper Creek are also nearby streams with strong trout populations.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Recreation activities are primarily winter based at this location.  Snowmobiling, Cross-country Skiing, Back Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing are the primary activities for visitors.  Snowmobiling is prohibited in most of the area to the North and East of the Cabin.  The Copper Creek Road is regularly groomed by the local snowmobile club and it provides access to the popular Copper Bowls at the base of Red Mountain.  The groomed network of trails also extends to the South and access the town of Lincoln via the Sucker Cr. Road #1800.</p>
<p>In early season visitors may find that they can hike on the nearby Mainline Trail #480 and the Landers Fork Trail #438 with relatively little snow cover.  Heart Lake is located approximately 5 miles from the cabin on the Mainline Trail.  The lake has strong populations of West slope Cutthroat trout and Arctic Grayling.  The Landers fork and Copper Creek are also nearby streams with strong trout populations.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This cabin is located with sight of both the impressive bulk of Red Mountain to the west and the jagged spine of the Continental Divide to the east.  Over a million acres of undeveloped Designated Wilderness lies to the North where the lake filled Scapegoat Wilderness ties in to the larger Bob Marshall Wilderness complex.    There are many miles of ridges, creeks, lakes, and trails to explore.  The steep slopes and abundant snowfall make for a scenic backdrop, but visitors should be aware that they also present a considerable danger of avalanche conditions.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The town of Lincoln is about 20 miles of groomed snowmobile trail away and offers several options for eateries and local shops.  Visitors can also ski or walk through the Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture Park on groomed trails, or visit the High Country Jerky store for delicious snacks and interesting items.  Lincoln hosts the Race to the Sky dogsledding race in February and a Ski-joring event that usually takes place in January of each year.</p>

Loft

Yard

The Guard Station

Indian Meadows

The Kitchen

wood stove

The sleeping loft

Indian Meadows Guard Station

## Overview

Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early
1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with
historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone's throw
from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a picnic
area. Mandatory bear food storage requirements apply, with specfic compliance
information posted at the cabin. The cabin, located about 30 miles south of
Stanford, may be accessed by regular passenger vehicle until snow season. The
road is usually plowed within 2 miles of the station, and a four-wheel-drive
vehicle can often make the trip. In times of heavy snowfall, the last half-
mile to the cabin may require a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.

## Recreation

Hiking, OHVing, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound. Nearby
hunting includes deer and elk in designated areas. Snow shoeing and cross
country skiing are popular activities during the winter months.

## Facilities

Hiking, OHVing, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound. Nearby
hunting includes deer and elk in designated areas. Snow shoeing and cross
country skiing are popular activities during the winter months.

## Natural Features

Judith Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet on the northern banks
of the Middle Fork of the Judith River. The region boasts wooded hills topped
with Ponderosa Pine, lodgepole pine and Douglas fir.  
  
Wildlife in the area includes deer, elk, bear, bobcats and montain lions.

## Nearby Attractions

Judith River State Wildlfe Management Area lies north of the cabin and Middle
fork of the Judith River in close proximity .Grocery stores and gas is
available in Stanford, about 30 miles from the cabin. Sapphire Village 5 miles
to the northeast

<h2>Overview</h2>
Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone's throw from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a  picnic area. Mandatory bear food storage requirements apply, with specfic compliance information posted at the cabin. 
  
The cabin, located about 30 miles south of Stanford, may be accessed by regular passenger vehicle until snow season. The road is usually plowed within 2 miles of the station, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle can often make the trip. In times of heavy snowfall, the last half-mile to the cabin may require a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking, OHVing, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound. Nearby hunting includes deer and elk in designated areas. Snow shoeing and cross country skiing are popular activities during the winter months.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hiking, OHVing, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound. Nearby hunting includes deer and elk in designated areas. Snow shoeing and cross country skiing are popular activities during the winter months.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Judith Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet on the northern banks of the Middle Fork of the Judith River. The region boasts wooded hills topped with Ponderosa Pine, lodgepole pine and Douglas fir.  <br>  <br>Wildlife in the area includes deer, elk, bear,  bobcats and montain lions.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Judith River State Wildlfe Management Area lies north of the cabin and Middle fork of the Judith River in close proximity .Grocery stores and gas is available in Stanford, about 30 miles from the cabin. Sapphire Village 5 miles to the northeast

Judith Guard Station

## 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

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.

## 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>
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>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.

KADING CABIN

Kading Cabin

## Overview

Guests can stay at Kenck Cabin for a rustic getaway in the fresh mountain air.
The cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling doctor who arrived in the area in
1904 and spent his entire career along the Rocky Mountain Front. In 2003 the
property was donated to the Forest Service by the Kenck Family Trust, and it
has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

## Recreation

Guests can relax by the stream, watch for birds and hike the surrounding area.
Photographers will particularly enjoy the views of Patrol Lookout found by the
gate to the cabin.

## Facilities

Guests can relax by the stream, watch for birds and hike the surrounding area.
Photographers will particularly enjoy the views of Patrol Lookout found by the
gate to the cabin.

## Natural Features

Perched at an elevation of about 5,200 feet, the cabin sits near a series of
flowing water, including Benchmark Creek, South Fork Sun River and Burned
Creek. The surrounding area is a mixed conifer forest.  
  
Lewis and Clark National Forest boasts 1,600 miles of streams and a mix of
small natural and man-made lakes. Native wildlife includes grizzly and black
bears, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, lynx, bighorn sheep and grey wolves.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearest town with conveniences is Augusta. The distance is about 30 miles,
but due to rough, winding gravel roads, travel time can take an hour and a
half to two hours.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Guests can stay at Kenck Cabin for a rustic getaway in the fresh mountain air. The cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling doctor who arrived in the area in 1904 and spent his entire career along the Rocky Mountain Front. In 2003 the property was donated to the Forest Service by the Kenck Family Trust, and it has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Guests can relax by the stream, watch for birds and hike the surrounding area. Photographers will particularly enjoy the views of Patrol Lookout found by the gate to the cabin.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Guests can relax by the stream, watch for birds and hike the surrounding area. Photographers will particularly enjoy the views of Patrol Lookout found by the gate to the cabin.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Perched at an elevation of about 5,200 feet, the cabin sits near a series of flowing water, including Benchmark Creek, South Fork Sun River and Burned Creek. The surrounding area is a mixed conifer forest. 
<br/><br/>
Lewis and Clark National Forest boasts 1,600 miles of streams and a mix of small natural and man-made lakes. Native wildlife includes grizzly and black bears, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, lynx, bighorn sheep and grey wolves. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearest town with conveniences is Augusta. The distance is about 30 miles, but due to rough, winding gravel roads, travel time can take an hour and a half to two hours.

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