Indian Flats Cabin
Open for reservations. Vehicle access is weather-dependent in spring; road conditions typically improve by mid-May. Summer and fall accessible by passenger car; winter access requires snowmobiling or skiing approximately 8 miles. Contact Helena Ranger District before arrival regarding road conditions or fire closures.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 29 at 10:46AM MDT until August 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for hot temperatures, gusty winds, and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Glacier/Toole/Central/Eastern Pondera/Liberty, Hill and Blaine Counties, Lewis and Clark National Forest Rocky Mountain District-Rocky Mountain Front, Chouteau and Fergus Counties, Lincoln Ranger District of the Helena National Forest, Central and Eastern Lewis and Clark National Forest Areas and Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Along the Rocky Mountain Front, west winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 105 on Saturday. * COLD FRONT...A strong, dry cold front will arrive Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Containment of any ongoing or new fires may be very difficult. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 7:08PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
At 707 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Boulder, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Townsend, Three Forks, Toston, Radersburg, Maudlow, Trident, and Missouri Headwaters State Park.
About
Indian Flats Cabin offers a remote lodging experience in the shadow of Hogback Mountain within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Originally built in 1944 as the Conway Station on Rock Creek, the cabin served as a way-station for rangers before being relocated to its current site below Indian Flats in 1969. The structure was remodeled in 1992-1993 for the Forest Service rental program. The cabin features two sets of bunk beds with mattresses accommodating up to 4 people, a woodstove for heat, and a propane cook stove for cooking. Basic amenities include a table with four chairs, cabinets, dishes, cookware, gas lanterns, and cleaning supplies. A vault toilet is located outside. No potable water or electricity is available, so guests must bring their own drinking water, sleeping bags, propane cylinders, and flashlights. Nearby recreation includes hiking through Refrigerator Canyon, a narrow limestone gorge with temperatures 20 degrees cooler than surrounding areas. The active Hogback Mountain fire lookout at 7,813 feet elevation offers panoramic views and is accessible by vehicle from mid-June through September. The Gates of the Mountains Wilderness and Missouri River are a short drive away.
Directions
From Helena, take Highway 280 east. Several miles after crossing the Missouri River, reach the community of York. Turn left at the York Bar and proceed 5 miles to Nelson, then turn right. Stay on the main road up Beaver Creek, through switchbacks up Burnt Gulch, past Pikes Gulch Campground to the junction of Hogback Lookout and Indian Flats Roads. Take the left fork for about 0.5 miles; the cabin is on the right.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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