Kading 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: 4.4 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kading Cabin is located 16 miles south of Elliston, Montana in Helena National Forest. This site has served the Forest Service since the early 1900s when the agency was forming. It was selected for its central location, trail and wagon road accessibility, and telephone line service at the time, ensuring that it would be valuable for both administrative and protective work.
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 in Helena National Forest built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, offering an excellent escape with no cell service and peaceful surroundings. Reviewers consistently praise it as a cozy, relaxing getaway perfect for unwinding.
Wildlife alert: Elk, American Badger, Dusky Grouse, Mountain Bluebird, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Red-naped Sapsucker, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Kading Cabin: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand. Access via US Highway 12, turning south onto Little Blackfoot River Road just east of Elliston (25 miles southwest of Helena). Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Skip Kading Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site.. You require cell service — multiple reviewers note no cell coverage.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Kading Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Quigley Group Use (Helena, MT), Moose Creek Cabin (Helena, MT), Sheepshead Picnic Area (BUTTE, MT), Freedom Point Picnic Area (BUTTE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kading Cabin
Cell signal at Kading 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.
Kading Cabin is located 16 miles south of Elliston, Montana in Helena National Forest. This site has served the Forest Service since the early 1900s when the agency was forming. It was selected for its central location, trail and wagon road accessibility, and telephone line service at the time, ensuring that it would be valuable for both administrative and protective work.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand.
Access via US Highway 12, turning south onto Little Blackfoot River Road just east of Elliston (25 miles southwest of Helena).
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located 25 miles southwest of Helena, Montana in the Little Blackfoot drainage, the cabin can be reached via US Highway 12, turning left (south) onto Little Blackfoot River Road just east of Elliston. From this intersection, it is approximately 16 miles to the cabin. The cabin is located on the north side of the road, directly across from the entrance to Kading Campground. During the winter months, Little Blackfoot River Road is only plowed on a regular basis as far as Hat Creek. Normally, the c
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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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