Ear Mountain Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Choteau, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Ear Mountain Cabin was a Lewis and Clark National Forest Administrative Cabin that was renovated in 2022. The cabin is located approximately 26 miles west of the town of Choteau, Montana. The drive to the cabin is easy.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups
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Renovated Lewis and Clark National Forest administrative cabin located 26 miles west of Choteau with easy access via mostly paved roads. Offers hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities in the Ear Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears and American black bears present in the area. Also moose, golden-mantled ground squirrels, and various bird species including calliope hummingbirds.
Insider tips for Ear Mountain Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site First 17 miles of drive are paved (Teton Canyon Road) with only the last mile on well-maintained gravel road Located under the northeast slope of Ear Mountain for scenic access
Skip Ear Mountain Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available at this site. You want to visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Ear Mountain Cabin: May-October — Facility operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau) (CHOTEAU, MT), Kenck Cabin (Choteau, MT), Silvertip Cabin (Hungry Horse, MT), Challenge Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ear Mountain Cabin
Cell signal at Ear Mountain Cabin (Choteau, 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.
The Ear Mountain Cabin was a Lewis and Clark National Forest Administrative Cabin that was renovated in 2022. The cabin is located approximately 26 miles west of the town of Choteau, Montana. The drive to the cabin is easy.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
First 17 miles of drive are paved (Teton Canyon Road) with only the last mile on well-maintained gravel road
Located under the northeast slope of Ear Mountain for scenic access
Facility operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 89 about 5 miles north of Choteau, go west on Teton Canyon Road. Just before mile marker 17, turn left on Bellview Cutacross Road, cross the bridge then turn right on South Fork Teton Road (just past a group of mailboxes) and continue approximately 4 miles. The cabin is located on your left behind the gate.
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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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