Anna Creek Cabin
Anna Creek Cabin is located 30 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse, perched above Hungry Horse Reservoir with sweeping views of the reservoir and the Great Bear Wilderness. Winter - Access road not maintained/plowed for wheeled-vehicle travel. Plan on winter access via a 24-mile snowmobile ride or other over-the-snow vehicle on an ungroomed route. The cabin provides a private setting to enjoy the recreation opportunities along the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Creek Cabin | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 15 / – | Yes | Prime |
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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This single story cabin is equipped with a propane cook stove/oven, 2 propane heaters, propane lights and accessible vault toilet. Indoor accommodations sleep up to 12 people on one double bed, two twin beds, two double/twin bunk beds, plus two twin roll out trundle beds. Outside, enjoy the campfire pit with barbecue grate and the deck on the south side of the cabin. No drinking water or electricity are available. Guests should bring plenty of water, bedding, food, flashlights, basic camping gear, tools to gather outdoor firewood, among other necessities.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Summer - Anna Creek Cabin is located 30 miles from Hungry Horse, MT on the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir Road (895). From Hungry Horse, turn south on Road 895, cross the Hungry Horse Dam and continue 29 miles on the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir to the cabin.
| Nearest town | Hungry Horse, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.1685° N, 113.7910° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- There is not a wood stove available at the cabin.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Montana Adventure Stop ↗ | 21.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bish's RV ↗ | 23 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.7 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 2.5 miPioneer Ridge ↗7.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 3.1 miGraves Creek ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 4 miTongue Mtn ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking
- 4.7 miBaptiste Lookout ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 4.9 miForest Creek1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 5 miClayton Creek3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
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 Flathead National Forest.
- inFlathead National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,651,693 acres
- 2.9 miGreat Bear Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 286,659 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.
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Natural features
The cabin is set up above the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir road providing privacy and scenic views. The west side of the cabin and large parking area backs up to the forest with Anna creek flowing through. The east side of the cabin offers open views of the Great Bear Wilderness. The site offers a nice mix of shade and sun.
Recreation
Summer - The cabin location provides a base to explore the numerous recreation opportunities along the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Visitors can access the water within a short drive to Graves Bay, Graves Creek or Handkerchief Lake for fishing, swimming or boating. Access to hiking trails along pioneer ridge or the east side of Jewel Basin are in close proximity to the cabin. Other popular activities such as driving for pleasure, berry picking, wildlife watching, and fishing are abundant in the area around the cabin. Winter - The cabin provides a base for ample winter reacreation oppurtunities in the Swan Mountain Range. Please familarize yourself with the free winter over-the-snow maps available online, at the Hungry Horse Ranger Station, and at the cabin.
Nearby
Summer - Water access to Hungry Horse Reservoir, Graves Creek and Handkerchief Lake are a short drive away. Winter - The Swan Mountain Range is a winter recreation wonderland. Please see over-the-snow maps for motorized use restrictions.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Anna Creek Cabin?
Sites at Anna Creek 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 Anna Creek Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Anna Creek Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Anna Creek Cabin?
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Anna Creek Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Anna Creek Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Anna Creek Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Anna Creek Cabin?
Summer - The cabin location provides a base to explore the numerous recreation opportunities along the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Anna Creek Cabin?
Hungry Horse, Montana. Summer - Water access to Hungry Horse Reservoir, Graves Creek and Handkerchief Lake are a short drive away.
Source: Getting there
What if Anna Creek Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lakeview Campground (3.5 mi, first-come), Devil's Corkscrew Campground (5.9 mi, first-come), and Murray Bay Campground (6.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby