Best Cabin Camping near Boulder, MT

Moose Creek Cabin and Strawberry Cabin provide rustic lodging options in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest near Boulder, Montana. Both cabins feature electricity but no running water, with vault toilets located outside. The cabins come equipped with basic kitchen supplies including plates, cups, and silverware, plus propane stoves (guests must bring their own propane). "Moose Creek cabin is a nice fairly large cabin. It features a kitchen area, living room and two bedrooms each with two beds. Cabin has electricity but no running water," notes one visitor. Wood stoves provide heat during colder months, with firewood typically supplied during winter. Metal fire rings and picnic tables are standard at most cabin sites.

Rustic Forest Service cabins dominate the accommodation options, with most requiring advance reservations through recreation.gov. Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park and several KOAs in the region offer cabin alternatives with varying amenity levels. Most cabins permit pets, though policies vary by location. A reviewer of Moose Creek Cabin mentioned, "It's a great cabin it's super close to the road it has two bedrooms they both have 2 beds a double and a single bed." Kading Cabin and Eagle Guard Station provide more remote experiences for those seeking solitude, while KOA cabins in Butte and Three Forks offer more developed facilities with proximity to services.

Visitors must bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels to most cabins in the area. While basic cookware is typically provided, guests should pack their own food, drinking water, and cooking fuel. Propane for stoves is not supplied at Forest Service cabins. Some locations like Moose Creek have nearby campground water pumps when operational. Winter visitors should prepare for cold conditions, as one camper noted about Strawberry Cabin: "Staying at Strawberry lookout cabin in December was a great experience, well worth the 1 mile uphill hike to the cabin." Firewood availability varies seasonally, with most cabins stocking wood only during winter months.

Best Cabin Sites Near Boulder, Montana (33)

    1. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

    37 Reviews
    Cardwell, MT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 287-3541

    $8 - $90 / night

    "The layout of this state park was somewhat unusual: there are five loops within one larger loop with 32 sites plus seven additional pull-through sites on the outside of the loop."

    "We booked this campground when we arrived at the State Park, no problem. The road circles the campground."

    2. Moose Creek Campground — Helena Lewis And Clark National Forest

    6 Reviews
    Elliston, MT
    21 miles

    "Gast stove for cooking, wood stove for heat. Shed full of wood, fire pit and vault toilet. Beware of mice nests, otherwise cabin was great."

    "There was a nice picnic table and fire ring. I hope to stay here again but it fills up fast. I edited this review because the se come time I stayed here the bathroom was disgusting."

    3. Butte KOA

    12 Reviews
    Butte, MT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 782-8080

    "I didn't really walk around the campground, but it seemed like a smaller KOA.  It is easy to find right off the interstate.  I thought perhaps the highway noise would be an issue, but it was not. "

    "Of all the places we have stayed at this KOA had the nicest restrooms/ showers of any we have stayed at. This means a lot to me and this the reason for 5 stars."

    4. Strawberry Cabin

    1 Review
    Clancy, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 449-5201

    $30 - $50 / night

    "Staying at Strawberry lookout cabin in December was a great experience, well worth the 1 mile uphill hike to the cabin. "

    5. Moose Creek Cabin

    2 Reviews
    Elliston, MT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 449-5201

    $50 - $65 / night

    "Moose Creek cabin is a nice fairly large cabin.  It features a kitchen area, living room and two bedrooms each with two bedsCabin has electricity but no running water.  An outhouse is outside. "

    "It’s a great cabin it’s super close to the road it has two bedrooms they both have 2 beds a double and a single bed."

    6. Eagle Guard Station

    1 Review
    Radersburg, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 266-3425

    $25 - $45 / night

    "A long rough drive, very rocky, narrow roads to site but definitely worth the making!"

    7. Three Forks KOA Journey

    19 Reviews
    Three Forks, MT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 285-3611

    $58 - $70 / night

    "We had a lovely overnight at this RV Park in Sept 2025. The park is very handy to all the area has to offer, and the country setting lets you relax and rest peacefully after a long day exploring."

    "Decent dog park. Decent playground. I did not use the bath house so can’t comment on that. No pool, but did have a nice patio area with tables and chairs behind the store."

    8. Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Three Forks, MT
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 285-3610

    $18 - $30 / night

    "On our way to Montana we stopped here for a first come first serve spot for the night. They had one outhouse bathroom and although it says they have a water fill up station we couldn’t find one."

    "Experience Camping near where Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the Corps of Discovery camped at the headwaters of the Missouri river in 1805."

    9. Kading Cabin

    1 Review
    Elliston, MT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 449-5201

    $30 - $45 / night

    "If you are looking for a quiet campground away from electronic distractions then this campground is for you."

    10. Fairmont RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 797-3505

    "Sites are close to each other. There were no picnic tables and wood fires are not allowed so no fire rings."

    "Nice and clean areas with a great little store. I want to judge a park by the cost of ice “2.00” seems fair. $29.00 to tent camp."

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Cabin Reviews near Boulder, MT

162 Reviews of 33 Boulder Campgrounds


  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Moose Creek Cabin

    Great Forest Sevice cabin, very easy to get to.

    Moose Creek cabin is a nice fairly large cabin.  It features a kitchen area, living room and two bedrooms each with two beds.  Cabin has electricity but no running water.  An outhouse is outside.  A nice metal fire ring is available with two picnic tables.  Fire wood is supplied during the winter months.  Wood stove is in the living room area to heat the cabin.  Kitchen is fully stocked with plates, cups and silverware.  A small propane stove is available but you need to bring your own propane.  If you need additional water the near by campground has a pump for water when open.  We took our Girl Scout Troop here in June and they had a great time.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Strawberry Cabin

    Worth the hike for a winter advanture

    Staying at Strawberry lookout cabin in December was a great experience, well worth the 1 mile uphill hike to the cabin.  Our Venturing Crew stayed the night after pulling gear in a sled to the top in light snow.  Everyone had a great time at the cabin.  The cabin has a wood stove and firewood was provided.  Keep the fire small or you will cook in the little cabin, even when its cold outside.  A propane stove was provided but you will need to bring fuel.  The propane lantern was broken, but luckily we took along our own light sources.  Pots, pans, dishes and utensils are available in the cabin.  Plenty of games were in the cabinet to keep everyone entertained.  The cabin has two bunk beds, and a table with chairs.  Water is not available so you will need to bring it with you.  A vault toilet is next to the cabin.  Outside has a picnic table next to a fire ring.  Plenty of room if your group is to big for the cabin to set up tents.

  • K B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 18, 2023

    Lost Horse Cabin

    Spacious cabin off the beaten path

    Nice spacious log cabin with plenty of room to roam/hike in the area. Beds for up to 8 people, wood stove and firewood on site (firewood not guaranteed). Large open floorplan (takes awhile to warm up when it's cold out though...).

  • Michael S.
    May. 3, 2019

    Miller Cabin

    How Rugged Are You?

    There are a lot of cabin rentals in western Montana. This is one of the easier ones to access. That being said, DO NOT attempt it in a car. You need HIGH CLEARANCE. And forget about winter months unless you intend to snowmobile or snowshoe in.

    Facilities are rudimentary, and in the summer months, there’s a huge fly problem. Bring everything, including propane cylinders.

    But for the price, it’s a fun excursion, even if you end up deciding to sleep in the SUV. I did, and didn’t regret it one bit.

  • S
    Jul. 8, 2025

    Moose Creek Cabin

    Great cabin

    It’s a great cabin it’s super close to the road it has two bedrooms they both have 2 beds a double and a single bed. It does have propane with a small 2 burner stove it also has a microwave toaster and coffee maker. Very standard for these cabins is you bring your linens but the mattress is a mattress not great but it’s a rustic cabin and VERY AFFORDABLE

  • Brian C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Kim's Marina & RV Resort

    1 Star – This Ain’t a Resort, It’s a Biohazard Zone With Wi-Fi

    If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to vacation in a post-apocalyptic landfill run by people who watched Green Acres and said,“Hold my beer,” then Kim’s Marina& RV Resort is the place for you.

    We pulled in at 1:30PM—our assigned site already occupied by another camper who kindly apologized. The staff, however, offered nothing. No sorry, no heads-up, no water, no shade. Just a“shrug emoji” in human form. Their own check-in pamphlet said checkout was at 2PM—so why hand us a site that still had a family fully plugged in and grilling hot dogs?

    Meanwhile, my 76-year-old mother (who confirmed the day before that her cabin would be ready at 1:30) was treated like a burden every time she asked if her room was ready. FIVE times she asked. They didn’t even start cleaning it until 2:40. It was 100 degrees. She waited in that heat like a forgotten prop in a bad country western, and when they finally let her in, the bed was bare and they told her,“Oh—you still need bedding.” Like it was a lemonade stand, not a paid rental cabin.

    The grounds? Picture a campground that moonlights as a junkyard. Dog poop was everywhere. It was like a minefield from the moment you stepped out of your camper to the joke they call a“beach.” And the dogs? Off-leash, wild, and no one batted an eye.

    The plumbing situation? Grab your hazmat suit. The water spigots looked like they were salvaged from a scrapyard, half-stripped, leaking like crazy, and—you guessed it—pooling water under the electric hookups. One sewer cap shot off like a geyser when I touched it. I wouldn’t wash a lawnmower with this setup, let alone plug in my rig.

    The roads were a combo of gravel, pothole dirt, and vague paved patches—but folks sped through it like NASCAR tryouts. No speed limit signs. No enforcement. Just kids on bikes diving for cover.

    The “beach” for kids? There were broken signs with rusted nails still sticking out of them. Nothing says “family memories” like a tetanus shot.

    Bathrooms? Closed when we arrived. When they did open, it smelled like something had crawled into the plumbing and lost its will to live. Didn’t even risk a shower—especially since you have to PAY for one on top of your already steep site fee. Pay to shower in your own stink? Pass.

    Now let’s talk about the nightmare fuel they call a laundry room. Clean and dirty laundry were stacked everywhere like someone gave up mid-fold. It looked like a middle school lost-and-found exploded. Vomit in the utility sink. I wish I was kidding. ONE washer worked, and TWO dryers were broken. Not that it mattered—the pile of abandoned linens made it impossible to find space anyway.

    Oh, and the staff? If the dress code was“backwoods buffet with a side of resentment,” they nailed it. Rude, grunting, eye-rolling, dismissive. One guy looked like he’d used his shirt as a napkin from breakfast through dinner and capped it off with ripped jean shorts straight outta 1987. Customer service was nonexistent, but judgment? Flowing like that busted water spigot.

    Trash? Overflowed all weekend. Piled up 15 feet high and smelled like the opening scene of a horror movie. At night, I wasn’t sure if I heard raccoons or zombies.

    We booked 5 nights. We stayed 5 nights. But if we didn’t have family with us, we would’ve packed up and peeled out of there after night one.

    Bottom line: Kim’s is not a“resort.” It’s a rotting relic held together by duct tape, fumes, and apathy. The only thing elite here is how fast you’ll want to burn your shoes when you leave.

    Never again. Not if it was free. Not if you paid me. Absolute disgrace.

  • kelly N.
    May. 25, 2023

    Three Forks KOA Journey

    Just ok

    The staff were very friendly and as helpful as possible. The restrooms and showers were nice and clean. Small store, nice pavilion area and a huge dog area. I did not see a playground area. The sites are very small and very crowded. A small fire ring and picnic table at each site however to sit on our picnic table one of us would have to sit directly beside our neighbors sewer dump. At our site two lengths of sewer hose wouldn’t reach from our tank to the sewer dump, so even though we paid for full hookups we were only able to utilize water and electric. The roads in the park are also very tight and in my opinion not very big rig friendly.

  • Kathleen D.
    Aug. 11, 2020

    Three Forks KOA Journey

    A stop along the way

    This was a safe easy stop along the way from Yellowstone to Glacier National Park. $35. for a tent site with water hookup. Nothing fancy — a wooded parking lot with fire rings and picnic tables. Better than most RV lots. All spaces are pull through (huge relief traveling with a tiny cargo trailer that’s impossible to back up. No privacy. Hookups, laundry, bathrooms. The tent sites without hookups were cuter. The gate closes at 10. Check-in ends at 9p.m. Surrounded by farmland.

  • Ben H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Sportsman Lodge, Cabins & RV Park

    Great spot, very friendly

    This is a great spot in a tiny town south of Butte Montana. They have a couple cabins, several motel rooms and about 10 full hookup, all grass, RV spots. Also a large area for car/tent camping. The grounds are meticulously maintained by the owner and it has nice views of the bluffs and mountains all around it. Walking distance to the restaurant and bar in town if that’s your thing. Quality hookups at each site, and each site has its own trash can. Clean bathrooms and laundry on site. Owners are very present and attentive on site and super friendly. Picnic tables at every site. One shared fire pit out front of the office. It’s in a very small town, with several fishing spots nearby. Very peaceful location. We would stay again.

    A few things to be aware of:

    • All sites are back in, but they are reasonably wide and very long.
    • It is about a mile or two from the interstate which is convenient but you can occasionally hear a large truck pass by.
    • There is a train track nearby, we heard about one train per day in the morning.
    • We were here in July and there were some mosquitos. If you plan to be outside probably bring a citronella candle or bug spray.

Guide to Boulder

Cabin camping near Boulder, Montana offers a serene escape into nature, with various options for those looking to unwind in the great outdoors.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • The Moose Creek Cabin features a fully stocked kitchen, living room, and two bedrooms, making it a comfortable choice for families or groups.
  • At the Strawberry Cabin, guests can enjoy a cozy wood stove and a picnic table outside, perfect for evening gatherings.
  • The Kading Cabin provides drinking water and a vault toilet, ensuring convenience during your stay.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $5 to $15

  • Staying at the Moose Creek Campground costs around $5 per night, making it an affordable option for budget-conscious campers.
  • The Kading Cabin is available for a reasonable rate, with prices increasing to $15 per night in the future.
  • For a unique experience, the Strawberry Cabin offers a memorable stay at a competitive price, perfect for those seeking adventure.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy hiking right from the doorstep of the Moose Creek Cabin, with trails leading to beautiful scenery and wildlife sightings.
  • The Strawberry Cabin is ideal for winter adventures, with opportunities for snowshoeing and sledding in the surrounding area.
  • At the Kading Cabin, guests can explore the nearby Little Blackfoot River, perfect for fishing and relaxing by the water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Boulder, MT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Boulder, MT is Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 37 reviews.

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