Bar Gulch Cabin

Shared by @public_lands (Public Lands)

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Fees: $50/Night for single unit Season: All year Status: temporarily closed Reservations: Reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line Bar Gulch Cabin on Recreation.gov/ 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… Getting there: Bar Gulch Cabin is located 24 miles from Helena and 30 miles from Townsend on Magpie Road (#425). From Helena, take Canyon Ferry Road over the dam, past Kim's Marina. Continuing east, watch for a left-hand turn onto Magpie Road. From this intersection, proceed up Magpie Road 3.9 miles. Turn left on Bar Gulch Road. Continue on Bar Gulch Road approximately .25 miles to the cabin. The cabin is located on the left. Access to the cabin is good and does not usually require a 4-wheel drive vehicle… Phone: 406-266-3425 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234567 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: U.S. Forest Service