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Bar Gulch

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Bar Gulch is located in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, featuring forested terrain with surrounding hills. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Canyon Ferry Lake and the Gates of the Mountains, offering opportunities for water activities and scenic exploration.

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Location

Bar Gulch is located in Montana

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Directions

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 but the Forest Service does not provide snow removal to the cabin. Please respect the private lands that are near the cabin site.

Address

415 S. FRONT STREET
Townsend, MT 59644

Coordinates

46.6969444 N
111.6241667 W

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Site Types

  • Cabins

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Bar Gulch?

Camping at Bar Gulch can cost between $25.00 and $50.00 depending on the site.

Does Bar Gulch have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bar Gulch does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Bar Gulch?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bar Gulch?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Bar Gulch. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Bar Gulch, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Bar Gulch?

There are 1 campsites at Bar Gulch and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts