Moose Creek Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Helena, MT, MT
Price: From $50 per night
Price range: $50–$65 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (43 reviews)
Season: May through October
Moose Creek Cabin is situated in an grassy clearing surrounded by conifer forest in the Tenmile Creek drainage west of Helena, Montana. The cabin was constructed in 1907 and used by the Forest Service during the early history of the agency. It has served as a Forest Service Ranger Station, guard station, and work center for the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1907 cabin in a grassy clearing surrounded by conifer forest with creek access. Highly rated at 4.3/5 stars, campers praise the privacy, cleanliness, scenic beauty, and proximity to Helena.
Wildlife alert: Lynx rufus (Bobcat), Coyote, Great Horned Owl, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake observed in the area. Store food securely.
Insider tips for Moose Creek Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Self-pay system in place Hand pump water and vault toilets available; no electric hookups despite amenities list
Skip Moose Creek Cabin if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure. You want solitude — some long-term residents reported camping on-site.
Best time to visit Moose Creek Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Quigley Group Use (Helena, MT), Kading Cabin (HELENA, MT), Strawberry Cabin (Helena, MT), Lost Horse Cabin (Helena, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Moose Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Moose Creek 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.
Moose Creek Cabin is situated in an grassy clearing surrounded by conifer forest in the Tenmile Creek drainage west of Helena, Montana. The cabin was constructed in 1907 and used by the Forest Service during the early history of the agency. It has served as a Forest Service Ranger Station, guard station, and work center for the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Self-pay system in place
Hand pump water and vault toilets available; no electric hookups despite amenities list
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Helena, take U.S. Highway 12, and travel west for 7 miles to Rimini county road. From this intersection, take Rimini Road to the south approximately 4 miles to the cabin. It is located on the east side of the road just past the entrance to Moose Creek Campground. Parking is available to the north of the cabin. A footbridge across Moose Creek provides access from the parking area to the cabin. Vehicles are not allowed within the fenced area. Please make sure you park well off the road.
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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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