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.

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NEIHART, MT, MT★ 4 (34 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups at your site—most sites lack hookups✕ You prefer seasonal-only operation—check current operating dates despite year-round designation

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: December-March

Winter recreation including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, downhill skiing at Showdown Ski Area

Best: June-September

Summer activities include hiking, OHV'ing, birding, and sightseeing

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain Lions present in area; also American Pika, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Canada Jay, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Location

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406-236-5511 OR 406-547-3361· Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Kings Hill Cabin cost per night?+
Kings Hill Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kings Hill Cabin open?+
Kings Hill Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kings Hill Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kings Hill Cabin?+
Kings Hill Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kings Hill Cabin?+
Kings Hill Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Kings Hill Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kings Hill Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kings Hill Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Kings Hill Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$75 /night★ 4 (34)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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