Overview

Kings Hill Cabin perched on Kings Hill Pass presents the opportunity to stay in a historic log cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. The hideaway is a quiet retreat with minimal highway noise. Open year-round, the cabin provides access to a wide variety of summer and winter recreation activities. Summer recreation opportunities include hiking, OHV recreation, bird watching, and sight-seeing. Winter activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and skiing! Showdown Ski Area is just across the highway and Silver Crest Cross Country Groomed trail system is located approximately two miles north of the cabin. Access to cabin is on an easy-to-drive highway, however visitors should expect to hike 100 yards from parking area to the cabin in winter months.

Facilities

The two-room rustic historic cabin can accommodate up to six guests and electricity is provided. Amenities include lights, a refrigerator, microwave, and electric stove. A wood stove and firewood is provided however supply is limited and only for cabin heating. DO NOT USE THE SUPPLIED FIREWOOD FOR OUTSIDE FIRES. The bedroom is furnished with three bunk beds. The kitchen has a dining table, chairs, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. A vault toilet is located outside for year-round use. No running water is available. Guests will need to bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning purposes. Guests should also bring cleaning supplies, food, bedding, towels, toilet paper, warm clothing, matches, garbage bags, flashlight, and other basic camping items. Guests must clean the cabin and toilet completely, and pack out all food and trash upon departure. Wood box should be filled before departure.

Natural Features

The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet in a deep woods setting of lodgepole pine just 100 yards from the highway. Many creeks in the area to explore with Belt Creek flowing along Highway 89! The native wildlife includes bears, mule-deer and white-tailed deer, bald eagles, elk, mountain lions, and much more.

Recreation

Multitude of hiking and OHV trails nearby with the cabin in the winter being a takeoff point to approximately 260 miles of groomed snowmobile trails! Opportunity abound for wildlife and bird watching. Hunting for small or large game in the area. In the winter snowshoes are available for loan from the Belt Creek Ranger Station.

Nearby Attractions

A small grocery store is located in Neihart, MT, approximately 12 miles north of the cabin. White Sulphur Springs is a 28.5-mile drive and provides food, fuel, and other conveniences.

Some nearby attractions are Showdown Ski Area, Kings Hill Winter Recreation Parking lot, Memorial Falls, Highway 89 in this section is designated as the Kings Hill Scenic Byway, and much more!

Important Notices

• Entry to the cabin and wood shed is by combination lock. The access code will appear on your confirmation email and or letter.

• The cabin sleeps six people, however, one (1) camper, RV, or slide-in truck camper is allowed at the site (accommodating another four people). The whole facility can only provide enough room and service for 10 people total. Exceeding this limit is grounds for eviction without refund.

• In winter, guests must be prepared to snowmobile, or ski approximately 100 yards to the cabin. No wheeled vehicle access to the cabin is allowed between December 1 and May 15 as the access to the cabin becomes part of a groomed snowmobile trail.

• The cabin has electricity but no modern bathroom facilities, water, or plumbing.

• 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.

• For more information, contact the White Sulphur Springs Ranger District at (406) 547-3361 or the Belt Creek Ranger District at (406) 236-5511.

• 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.

• Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Available Activities

• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Hunting - Hunting
• Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
• Hiking - Hiking
• Camping - Camping
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Birding - Birding
• Cross Country Skiing - Cross Country Skiing
• Downhill Skiing - Downhill Skiing
• Fishing - Fishing
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Skiing - Skiing
• Snowmobile Trails - Snowmobile Trails
• Snowboarding - Snowboarding
• Snowshoeing - Snowshoeing

Directions

<p>From Great Falls, travel approximately 23 miles east on Highway 87/89 and turn right (south) at the rest area/weigh station just past Belt, onto U.S. Highway 89 toward Monarch and Neihart. Drive approximately 50 miles to Kings Hill Pass. The cabin is on the left side of the highway just before the pass (within 300 feet of the pass). The total distance form Great Falls is about 75 miles. During the summer season, visitors can drive directly to the cabin. During the winter season, there is parking on the wide spot along the highway, which is plowed. From White Sulphur Springs, go about 3 miles east on Highway 12 and turn left (north) onto Highway 89. The cabin is just past Kings Hill Pass on the right. Total distance from White Sulphur Springs is 28.5 miles.</p>

Contact Information

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

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