Best Cabin Camping near Helena, MT
Rustic cabin rentals near Helena include accommodations at Strawberry Cabin and Moose Creek Cabin, both located within Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest. Strawberry Cabin features a wood stove with provided firewood, propane cooking facilities (bring your own fuel), and basic kitchen supplies including pots, pans, dishes and utensils. The cabin contains two bunk beds and a table with chairs, but does not have running water. Moose Creek Cabin offers more space with a kitchen area, living room, and two bedrooms each containing two beds. This cabin has electricity but no running water, and includes a wood stove for heating with firewood supplied during winter months. "Staying at Strawberry lookout cabin in December was a great experience, well worth the 1 mile uphill hike to 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."
Forest Service cabins represent the most rustic options, while KOA locations offer more amenities. Helena North KOA provides cabin rentals with access to clean bathrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. Reservations are essential for all cabin accommodations, particularly during summer months when facilities reach capacity. According to a visitor, "Some cool looking cabins but I never looked inside one. We were here in mid-October so not many traveling campers." Bar Gulch and Indian Flats Cabin provide additional options for those seeking more remote experiences. Most cabins in the area allow pets, though policies vary by location. Grey Sandy Campground and Kim's Marina & RV Resort also offer cabin rentals with varying amenity levels.
Visitors to forest service cabins should come prepared with their own bedding, linens, and cooking supplies. While some cabins provide basic kitchen equipment, propane for cooking stoves is not included. A recent review noted, "It's a great cabin... 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." Water must be carried in as most cabins lack running water, and vault toilets are typically located adjacent to cabins. Canyon Ferry Lake KOA and Helena North KOA maintain small on-site stores with essential items, though selection is limited. Winter visitors should verify road conditions and accessibility before departure, as some cabins require hiking or snowshoeing to reach during snow season.
