Established Camping
Ear Mountain Cabin — Helena Lewis And Clark National Forest
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Potable water at the outside hydrant has been restored. Water has been tested as safe yet has a mild sulphur taste. Parties sensitive to smell or taste should bring consumable water.
Ear Mountain Cabin is located in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and mountainous landscapes. Temperatures in the area can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and the Sun River, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
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
Potable outside water faucet, propane full sized cooking range and oven, ample counter/work space, stocked with cooking and dining equipment (dishes ,flatware, pots and pans, coffee pot, etc), propane heaters in each room, wood Stove with viewing window, sleeps nine, two private bedrooms with built-in bunk beds, electric lighting and outlets, ample parking.
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.
Location
Ear Mountain Cabin — Helena Lewis And Clark National Forest is located in Montana
Directions
From Highway 89 about 5 miles north of Choteau, go west on Teton Canyon Road. Just before mile marker 17, turn left on Bellview Cutacross Road, cross the bridge then turn right on South Fork Teton Road (just past a group of mailboxes) and continue approximately 4 miles. The cabin is located on your left behind the gate.
Coordinates
47.8697 N
112.639348 W
Drive Time
- 2 hrs from Great Falls
- 2 hrs 46 min from Helena
- 3 hrs 41 min from Missoula
- 4 hrs 7 min from Bozeman
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
