Nevada Creek Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Garrison, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
This historic one room log cabin is located on National Forest lands along the upper reaches of Nevada Creek, between Avon and Helmville, MT. Thick forests, steep slopes, and wide open ridges define the landscape and visitors can access the adjacent road-less area with trails leading directly from the cabin to multiple destinations, including the Continental Divide. Nevada Creek is a small fish bearing stream with open grassy stream banks and clear running water.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Historic one-room log cabin on National Forest lands along Nevada Creek with direct trail access to multiple destinations including the Continental Divide. Offers fishing, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities in thick forests with steep slopes and wide open ridges.
Wildlife alert: Semipalmated Sandpiper and Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer documented within 8km
Insider tips for Nevada Creek Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Located off Highway 141 near Nevada Creek Reservoir with well-signed Nevada Creek Road #296 turnoff Nevada Creek is a fish-bearing stream with open grassy banks ideal for fishing
Skip Nevada Creek Cabin if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're planning to visit November through April — seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Nevada Creek Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lost Horse Cabin (Helena, MT), Granite Butte Lookout (Lincoln, MT), Aspen Grove Group Use Area (Helena-Lewis And Clark Nf, Mt) (LINCOLN, MT), Cummings Cabin (LINCOLN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Nevada Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Nevada Creek Cabin (Garrison, 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.
This historic one room log cabin is located on National Forest lands along the upper reaches of Nevada Creek, between Avon and Helmville, MT. Thick forests, steep slopes, and wide open ridges define the landscape and visitors can access the adjacent road-less area with trails leading directly from the cabin to multiple destinations, including the Continental Divide. Nevada Creek is a small fish bearing stream with open grassy stream banks and clear running water.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Located off Highway 141 near Nevada Creek Reservoir with well-signed Nevada Creek Road #296 turnoff
Nevada Creek is a fish-bearing stream with open grassy banks ideal for fishing
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The Cabin is located off of Highway 141 near the Nevada Creek Reservoir north of Avon and south of Helmville. The turnoff to the Nevada Creek Road #296 is well signed with large Forest Access signs. From Highway 141 visitors will head east and stay on FR #296 for approximately 7 miles until they reach the turnoff for the Nevada Creek Cabin, which is marked with a large sign. Be sure to stay on the Nevada Creek Road as it passes through private ground for the first several miles. FR #296 is a dir
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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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