Indian Flats Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: HELENA, MT, MT
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$45 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Season: May through October
Indian Flats Cabin is nestled in a hollow of old-growth trees in the shadow of Hogback Mountain, offering a remote lodging experience in the Big Belt Mountains in west-central Montana. The present Indian Flats Guard Station started its days as the Conway Station on Rock Creek in the Jim Ball Basin. The cabin was constructed in 1944 and replaced the original Conway Station.
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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Remote cabin experience nestled in old-growth trees in the Big Belt Mountains with a 5/5 rating from campers who praised its isolation and weather protection. Historic 1944 guard station offering authentic Montana backcountry lodging.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, American black bears, and white-tailed deer present in area. Also wandering garter snakes and northern rubber boas.
Insider tips for Indian Flats Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Final half mile of road is washed out; high-clearance vehicle recommended Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Indian Flats Cabin if: Expecting hookups — no electric, water, or sewer at this site. Need services — this is a remote location 40 miles northeast of Helena. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Indian Flats Cabin: May-October — Official operating season only; campground closes outside these months.
Nearby campgrounds: Bar Gulch Cabin (TOWNSEND, MT), Devil’S Elbow Campground (Helena, MT), Clark’S Bay Day Use Area Shelter (Mt) (Helena, MT), White Sandy Campground (HELENA, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Flats Cabin
Cell signal at Indian Flats Cabin (HELENA, 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.
Indian Flats Cabin is nestled in a hollow of old-growth trees in the shadow of Hogback Mountain, offering a remote lodging experience in the Big Belt Mountains in west-central Montana. The present Indian Flats Guard Station started its days as the Conway Station on Rock Creek in the Jim Ball Basin. The cabin was constructed in 1944 and replaced the original Conway Station.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Final half mile of road is washed out; high-clearance vehicle recommended
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Official operating season only; campground closes outside these months
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Indian Flats Cabin is located 40 miles northeast of Helena. Take Highway 280 east from Helena. Several miles after crossing the Missouri River, you will come to the small community of York. Turn left at the York Bar and proceed 5 miles to the smaller community of Nelson, where you should turn right. Stay on the main road up Beaver Creek, through a series of switchbacks up Burnt Gulch, past Pikes Gulch Campground to the junction of Hogback Lookout and Indian Flats Roads. Take the left hand fork f
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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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