Calf Creek Cabin

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, MT, MT

Price: From $55 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Calf Creek Cabin sits in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin offers a prime location for fishing, hiking and horseback riding and OHVing. Running water is not included, but the nearby creek provides fresh water.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/calf-creek-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Calf Creek Cabin offers a prime location for fishing, hiking, and horseback riding in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The nearby creek provides fresh water and a hitching rack is available for horses.

Wildlife alert: Northern Flying Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Pronghorn, Pacific Marten, Least Chipmunk, Dusky Grouse, and Green-winged Teal have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Calf Creek Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Winter access is via groomed 7-mile trail - plan for snowmobile, snowshoes, or skis December 1 to May 15 Firewood is available for sale on-site

Skip Calf Creek Cabin if: Expecting running water - creek water only, no hookups available. Traveling in winter without snowmobile, snowshoes, or skis. Need electrical hookups - site has no hookups despite listing electric hookups in amenities.

Best time to visit Calf Creek Cabin: May 16 - November 30 — Wheeled vehicle access available; winter access (December 1 to May 15) requires snowmobile, snowshoes, or skis only.

Nearby campgrounds: Monument Peak Lookout (HARLOWTON, MT), Kings Hill Cabin (NEIHART, MT), Hunters Spring Cabin (HARLOWTON, MT), Miller Cabin (Townsend, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Calf Creek Cabin

Cell signal at Calf Creek Cabin (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, MT, MT★ 4.4 (25 reviews)From $55/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Calf Creek Cabin sits in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin offers a prime location for fishing, hiking and horseback riding and OHVing. Running water is not included, but the nearby creek provides fresh water.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesBear Boxes
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Expecting running water - creek water only, no hookups available✕ Traveling in winter without snowmobile, snowshoes, or skis✕ Need electrical hookups - site has no hookups despite listing electric hookups in amenities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Winter access is via groomed 7-mile trail - plan for snowmobile, snowshoes, or skis December 1 to May 15

Firewood is available for sale on-site

Best: May 16 - November 30

Wheeled vehicle access available; winter access (December 1 to May 15) requires snowmobile, snowshoes, or skis only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Flying Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Pronghorn, Pacific Marten, Least Chipmunk, Dusky Grouse, and Green-winged Teal have been documented in the area.

Location

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406 236-5511 OR 406-547-3361· Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Getting there →

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 tur

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Calf Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Calf Creek Cabin costs $55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Calf Creek Cabin open?+
Calf Creek Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Calf Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Calf Creek Cabin?+
Calf Creek Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Calf Creek Cabin?+
Calf Creek Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Calf Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Calf Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Calf Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Calf Creek Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$55 /night★ 4.4 (25)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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