Hunters Spring Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: HARLOWTON, MT, MT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (34 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hunters-spring-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Year-round cabin access in central Montana with excellent recreation opportunities including hunting, hiking, fishing, and snowmobiling. Google reviewers praise it as a clean, well-maintained facility suitable for both RVs and tent camping.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, and Bighorn Sheep present in area; Western Terrestrial Garter Snake also documented
Insider tips for Hunters Spring Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Access via Forest Road 274 north from Highway 12; turn right on Forest Road 6429 just past Whitetail Campground and continue approximately 0.5 miles Enter from US-12/2nd St rather than Highway 191 for easier navigation
Skip Hunters Spring Cabin if: You need full hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require paved road access — summer access is via gravel Forest Service Road 274.
Best time to visit Hunters Spring Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round and accessible for hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.
Nearby campgrounds: Kings Hill Cabin (NEIHART, MT), Judith Guard Station (STANFORD, MT), Dry Wolf Cabin (STANFORD, MT), Calf Creek Cabin (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hunters Spring Cabin
Cell signal at Hunters Spring Cabin (HARLOWTON, 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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Access via Forest Road 274 north from Highway 12; turn right on Forest Road 6429 just past Whitetail Campground and continue approximately 0.5 miles
Enter from US-12/2nd St rather than Highway 191 for easier navigation
Cabin is open year-round and accessible for hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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. From the North: From Utica, MT take the county road west out of Utica which is county road 1 and go about 13 miles to a junction. At the junction, go straight or left toward South Fork Judith Forest Road 48
Campground entrance
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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.
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