Lost Horse Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — hiking
Location: Helena, MT, MT
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lost Horse Cabin is located 35 miles west of Helena, Montana, on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin was acquired by the Forest Service in 2017 and is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana. The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in winter can close the last 2 miles of the road to vehicles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
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Lost Horse Cabin offers a rustic retreat 35 miles west of Helena on Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest land, with highly-rated amenities including onsite dining, a bar, and restaurant so guests don't need to leave once they arrive.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Gray Wolf, Moose, Bobcat, and Mule Deer documented within 8km
Insider tips for Lost Horse Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Heavy snow in winter closes vehicle access to the last 2 miles; plan accordingly or visit May-October Onsite bar and restaurant available, so no need to leave grounds for dining
Skip Lost Horse Cabin if: Expecting full hookups—no hookups available at sites. Visiting outside May-October seasonal window. Driving in heavy winter snow conditions.
Best time to visit Lost Horse Cabin: May-October — Official operating season; winter snow can close last 2 miles of road to vehicles.
Nearby campgrounds: Granite Butte Lookout (Lincoln, MT), Nevada Creek Cabin (Garrison, MT), Quigley Group Use (Helena, MT), Cummings Cabin (LINCOLN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Horse Cabin
Cell signal at Lost Horse Cabin (Helena, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Lost Horse Cabin is located 35 miles west of Helena, Montana, on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin was acquired by the Forest Service in 2017 and is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana. The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in winter can close the last 2 miles of the road to vehicles.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Heavy snow in winter closes vehicle access to the last 2 miles; plan accordingly or visit May-October
Onsite bar and restaurant available, so no need to leave grounds for dining
Official operating season; winter snow can close last 2 miles of road to vehicles
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Helena: take I-15 north for 5 miles and take exit 200 for Lincoln Road West/Montana Highway 279 and turn left onto Lincoln Road West/Montana Highway 279. Stay on Lincoln Road West/Montana Highway 279 for 13 miles. As you pass through Canyon Creek, take a slight left off the main road, onto Little Prickley Pear Road (gravel road). In one-half mile, turn right to stay on Little Prickley Pear Road, continue 7.5 miles. Then, turn left onto Lost Horse Creek Road (gravel road) and continue 1.3 mi
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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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