Hunters Spring Cabin

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, MT · ≈68 mi to Great Falls
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
68 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Cabin renters seeking remote solitude
  • Hunters and archery enthusiasts
  • Hikers and backpackers
  • Winter sports lovers
  • Wildlife photographers

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Visitors needing cell service
  • Those seeking nearby town amenities

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

1 Cabin (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Shade
Activities
ArcheryBackpackingBikingBirdingCampingCross Country SkiingFishingHikingHuntingMountain BikingOff Highway VehiclePhotographyPicnickingSleddingSnowmobileSnowmobile TrailsWildlife ViewingWood Cutting
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Great Falls, ~68 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

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 The rustic two-story cabin sleeps up to eight guests in three roomy bedrooms. The kitchen is outfitted with a propane cook stove, refrigerator and a wood stove for heat. The dining room is furnished with a table and chairs. The firewood suppied is limited for the wood stove, DO NOT USE FIREWOOD FOR OUTSIDE FIRES. Cooking pots, pans, dishes and utensils are on hand in the kitchen. Dogs are not permitted inside the cabin. No water, No electricity or sewer is provided. Guests should bring plenty of water, for drinking, cooking, and cleaning purposes, cleaning supplies, bedding, food, warm clothing, toilet paper, flashlights, matches, garbage bags and other basic camping items. Guest must clean the cabin/toilet completely and pack out all food, trash upon departure. Wood box should be filled before departure. (Click here for more cabin details.) 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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground