Kenck Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — lakeside
Location: Choteau, MT, MT
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Guests can stay at Kenck Cabin for a rustic getaway in the fresh mountain air. The cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling doctor who arrived in the area in 1904 and spent his entire career along the Rocky Mountain Front. In 2003 the property was donated to the Forest Service by the Kenck Family Trust, and it has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Kenck is comprised of one room that sleeps six on a double bed, a futon that turns into a double bed and two cots.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1924 cabin offering rustic mountain getaway on the Rocky Mountain Front with stream access, bird watching, and hiking opportunities in the surrounding area.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear, American Wolverine, Mountain Goat present in area. Also Great Horned Owl, Interior Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Red Fox, Long-tailed Weasel, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Kenck Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Firewood available for sale on-site Only 1 tent site available
Skip Kenck Cabin if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You prefer developed campgrounds - this is rustic with minimal amenities.
Best time to visit Kenck Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ear Mountain Cabin (Choteau, MT), Monture Guard Station Cabin (SEELEY LAKE, MT), Owl Creek Cabin (BIGFORK, MT), West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau) (CHOTEAU, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kenck Cabin
Cell signal at Kenck 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.
Guests can stay at Kenck Cabin for a rustic getaway in the fresh mountain air. The cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling doctor who arrived in the area in 1904 and spent his entire career along the Rocky Mountain Front. In 2003 the property was donated to the Forest Service by the Kenck Family Trust, and it has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Kenck is comprised of one room that sleeps six on a double bed, a futon that turns into a double bed and two cots.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Firewood available for sale on-site
Only 1 tent site available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Augusta, head west Laura Street, which becomes Benchmark Road. Travel 13 miles to a "Y" intersection and turn left continuing on Benchmark Road. Drive 15 miles to the end of the road at South Fork Trailhead. Take the main trail that runs in front of the outhouse. From the main trail, take the first trail to the right, just after the "Pack-In-Pack-Out" sign. A small sign marks this trail leading to Kenck Cabin. The cabin is about a half-mile down the trail. Benchmark Road is not plowed in wi
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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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