Cummings Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LINCOLN, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (45 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Located 8.5 miles east of Lincoln, Montana, Cummings Cabin is a historic structure, representative of the old mining cabins that dotted the countryside in the greater Lincoln area around 1910. The cabin has been determined eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the cabin is a rustic getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1910 mining cabin in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest offering rustic relaxation 8.5 miles east of Lincoln. Google reviewers praise the well-maintained structure, nice beds, and hand pump water access.
Wildlife alert: American Elk, Bald Eagle, American Goshawk, Dusky Grouse, Sandhill Crane, and Red-sided Garter Snake present in area. Bear country—use caution.
Insider tips for Cummings Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Access via Hogum Creek Road, approximately 6 miles east of Lincoln on Highway 200 Hand pump for water on-site; propane range and lights available
Skip Cummings Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups at this site. You have concerns about mice—reviewers reported mouse activity. You prefer modern amenities—this is a rustic, historic structure.
Best time to visit Cummings Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with winter sports, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing available.
Nearby campgrounds: Aspen Grove Group Use Area (Helena-Lewis And Clark Nf, Mt) (LINCOLN, MT), Granite Butte Lookout (Lincoln, MT), Indian Meadows Guard Station (Lincoln, MT), Nevada Creek Cabin (Garrison, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cummings Cabin
Cell signal at Cummings Cabin (LINCOLN, 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.
Located 8.5 miles east of Lincoln, Montana, Cummings Cabin is a historic structure, representative of the old mining cabins that dotted the countryside in the greater Lincoln area around 1910. The cabin has been determined eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the cabin is a rustic getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Access via Hogum Creek Road, approximately 6 miles east of Lincoln on Highway 200
Hand pump for water on-site; propane range and lights available
Campground operates year-round with winter sports, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing available
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is located 8.5 miles east of Lincoln, Montana and can be reached via Hogum Creek Road, which is approximately 6 miles east of Lincoln on Highway 200. Follow Hogum Creek Road to the junction of Black Diamond Road and Lower Hogum Creek Road. Lower Hogum Creek Road will take you to the cabin driveway. The driveway is on the left and is signed with a wooden sign and blue ski blazers. During the winter months, snow plowing occurs infrequently on the Lower Hogum Creek Road. Be prepared to hi
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- 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.
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