Kings Hill Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: NEIHART, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (34 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Kings Hill Cabin, perched on Kings Hill Pass, presents the opportunity to stay in a historic log cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The hideaway is very quiet, with minimal highway noise. Open year-round, the cabin provides access to a mix of summer and winter recreation activities: Summer recreation opportunities include hiking, OHV’ing, birding, sight seeing.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kings-hill-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1930s CCC log cabin on Kings Hill Pass offering year-round access to diverse recreation including hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling. Reviewers praise it as a great base for both winter and summer activities with the bonus of being somewhat secluded despite proximity to the road.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions present in area; also American Pika, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Canada Jay, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Insider tips for Kings Hill Cabin: Bring substantial firewood supply as nights can be cold Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available; confirm availability when booking
Skip Kings Hill Cabin if: You need hookups at your site—most sites lack hookups. You prefer seasonal-only operation—check current operating dates despite year-round designation.
Best time to visit Kings Hill Cabin: December-March — Winter recreation including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, downhill skiing at Showdown Ski Area. June-September — Summer activities include hiking, OHV'ing, birding, and sightseeing.
Nearby campgrounds: Calf Creek Cabin (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, MT), Hunters Spring Cabin (HARLOWTON, MT), Dry Wolf Cabin (STANFORD, MT), Judith Guard Station (STANFORD, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kings Hill Cabin
Cell signal at Kings Hill Cabin (NEIHART, 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.
Kings Hill Cabin, perched on Kings Hill Pass, presents the opportunity to stay in a historic log cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The hideaway is very quiet, with minimal highway noise. Open year-round, the cabin provides access to a mix of summer and winter recreation activities: Summer recreation opportunities include hiking, OHV’ing, birding, sight seeing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring substantial firewood supply as nights can be cold
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Electric hookups available; confirm availability when booking
Winter recreation including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, downhill skiing at Showdown Ski Area
Summer activities include hiking, OHV'ing, birding, and sightseeing
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Great Falls, travel aproximately 23 miles east on Highway 87/89 and turn right (south) at the rest area/weigh station just past Belt, onto U.S. Highway 89 toward Monarch and Neihart. Drive approximately 50 miles to Kings Hill Pass. The cabin is on the left side of the highway just before the pass (within 300 feet of the pass). The total distance form Great Falls is about 75 miles. During the summer season, visitors can drive directly to the cabin. During the winter season, there is parking
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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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