Overview

Calf Creek Cabin sits along Calf Creek at an elevation of 5,400 feet in the Little Belt Mountains. Was recently renovated and offers a prime location for fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and OHV recreation. The cabin can accommodate six people; however, a camper, RV, or slide-in truck camper is allowed at the site (accommodating another four people). During the timeframe of 12/1 through 5/15 the last seven miles of road are closed, becomes a designated groomed snowmobile trail and wheeled vehicles are prohibited on the road. When the road is closed to wheeled vehicles, the last seven miles to the cabin must be made by skiing, snowmobiling, or snowshoeing.

Facilities

The newer rustic cabin accommodates six people has propane lights, a propane cooking stove, beds with mattresses and a wood stove. The cabin does not have running water however nearby creek provides fresh water. Both the cabin and the outdoor year-round vault toilet are wheelchair accessible. Firewood is supplied for the wood stove for heating the cabin. DO NOT USE THE SUPPLIED FIREWOOD FOR OUTSIDE FIRES. Pots, pans, dishes, and utensils are available for use. Though no electricity is available, the cabin comes with electrical outlets, and guests can bring a generator to hook up to the cabin, the generator plug-in is 110. A hitching rack is also available for horses. Visitors should plan on bringing plenty of water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning purposes. Other items to consider bringing are food, matches, garbage bags, toilet paper, flashlights, bedding, towels, cleaning supplies, and warm clothing. Guests must clean the cabin and toilet completely, pack out all food and trash upon departure. Wood box should be filled before departure. NO PETS ALLOWED IN CABIN. (Click here for more cabin details.)

Natural Features

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is a diverse coniferous forest with mix of fir, spruce and pine trees with striking mountain ranges, the Little Belt Mountain Range being the largest isolated island mountain range in Central Montana. Many streams and rivers to explore in the area. The native wildlife includes bears, mule-deer and white-tailed deer, bald eagles, elk, mountain lions, and much more!

Recreation

Abundant opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, horseback riding, and off-road vehicle recreation. Nearby creeks tempt anglers with Mountain Whitefish, Cutthroat, Brook, and Rainbow trout.

Nearby Attractions

Some nearby attractions are Bubbling Springs located in the Tenderfoot Experimental Forest, Tenderfoot Falls, and Smith River. White Sulphur Springs, located one hour south, provides the nearest food, fuel, and other conveniences.

Important Notices

• The cabin accommodates six people, however, a camper, RV, or slide-in truck camper is allowed at the site (accommodating another four people). The whole facility can only accommodate a total of 10 people exceeding this limit is grounds for eviction without refund. Check out time 11:00 AM

• Access in winter requires cross country skis, snowshoes or a snowmobile

• No water is available

• Due to snow conditions, travel on Forest Service Road #119 may be limited through the end of May. Please call (406) 547-3361 or (406) 236-5511 to verify the road condition.

• Pets are not allowed in the cabin at any time, but can be kept outside in a kennel or on a six-foot or less leash. Users are responsible for removing all pet food and droppings from rental site prior to departure

• Only bring certified weed-free hay

• Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. All food and attractants must be stored in a bear resistant manner. 

• Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest
• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Available Activities

• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Hunting - Hunting
• Hiking - Hiking
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Cross Country Skiing - Cross Country Skiing
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Snowmobile Trails - Snowmobile Trails
• Wood Cutting - Wood Cutting

Directions

From White Sulphur Springs, head east on Highway 12 for 3 miles and turn left (north) on Highway 89. Continue about 15 miles, then head west (left) on Road 119 for 9 miles to the cabin. From Great Falls, head east on Highway 87/89 about 23 miles to the rest area just past Belt. Turn right (south, to White Sulphur Springs) onto Highway 89. Go past Monarch and Neihart to Kings Hill Pass (about 75 miles from Great Falls), and down Highway 89 about 13.5 miles past Kings Hill Pass to Road 119 and turn right (west). Drive 9 miles to the cabin. The last 7 miles of the road is closed from December 1st through May 15th. It is a designated groomed snowmobile trail. During this timeframe travel the last 7 miles must be made by skiing, snowmobiling or walking. Due to snow conditions, travel on Forest Service Road #119 may be limited through the end of May. Please call (406) 547-3361 or (406) 236-5511 to verify the road condition.

Contact Information

Phone: 406 236-5511 OR 406-547-3361

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