Hunters Spring Cabin
Hunters Spring provides a serene escape in the mountains of central Montana. The cabin is open year-round and is secured with a combination lock. It is a prime destination for hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, snowmobiling and cross country skiing enthusiasts. The cabin is a great launching point for whatever type of recreation you wish to do. Hunters Spring Cabin is a must on your next destination plans! Summer access is via a gravel Forest Service 274 up to the cabin. The combination for the cabin will also open the gate to the driveway of the cabin. Access in the winter months is by snowmobile, skis or snowshoes only.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Full | 8 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
The rustic two-story cabin sleeps up to eight guests in three roomy bedrooms. The kitchen is outfitted with a propane cook stove, refrigerator and a wood stove for heat. The dining room is furnished with a table and chairs. The firewood suppied is limited for the wood stove, do not use firewood for outside fires. Cooking pots, pans, dishes and utensils are on hand in the kitchen. Dogs are not permitted inside the cabin. No water, No electricity or sewer is provided. Guests should bring plenty of water, for drinking, cooking, and cleaning purposes, cleaning supplies, bedding, food, warm clothing, toilet paper, flashlights, matches, garbage bags and other basic camping items. Guest must clean the cabin/toilet completely and pack out all food, trash upon departure. Wood box should be filled before departure.)
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From the south: From Hwy 12 take Forest Road 274 north for approximately 11 miles to Forest Road 6429 tturn right on 6479 just past Whitetail Campground. Go approximately.5 mies on road 6429 to the Hunter Springs Cabin turn off on the right. and the sign pointing to the Hunters Spring Cabin.
| Nearest town | Harlowton, Montana |
| Coordinates | 46.6825° N, 110.4947° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The road is not plowed and not open to wheeled vehicles between December 1 - (generally) April 15.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedKings Hill Cabin Piles Rx
14 mi from the campground · 1 acres
- PrescribedCoyote Divide Piles Rx
22 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMonarch Unit 141 Piles Rx
33 mi from the campground · 2 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Couger Canyon Lodge ↗ | 33 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.2 miHigh Park1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miBasin Creek3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.4 miDeadhorse Creek4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miTrail Mill ATV1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.7 miWhitetail Logged1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.3 miE. Fk. Lion Creek3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
- inHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,177,729 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
Hunters Spring is located in the Little Belt Mountains near Whitetail Creek at an altitude of about 6,400 feet. Lodgepole pine and Douglas fir can be found in the area, and deer and elk are common.
Recreation
Open year-round, the surrounding area offers outdoor recreation opportunities including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
Nearby
The nearest towns are Harlowton and White Sulphur Springs. Both are about an hour's drive from the cabin.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hunters Spring Cabin?
Sites at Hunters Spring Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hunters Spring Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hunters Spring Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Hunters Spring Cabin?
Harlowton, Montana. The nearest towns are Harlowton and White Sulphur Springs.
Source: Getting there
What if Hunters Spring Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spring Creek Campground (6.8 mi, first-come), Daisy Dean Camp (7.8 mi, first-come), and Hay Canyon Campground (12.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby