Cummings Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. In winter, expect to snowshoe or ski up to one mile from the plowed parking area at the Black Diamond Road junction. Check-in is 2:00 PM; check-out is 1:00 PM. Call Lincoln Ranger District for lock combination prior to arrival.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 9 at 11:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 6 inches is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Cummings Cabin is a historic structure representative of the mining cabins that dotted the Lincoln, Montana area around 1910. The cabin has been determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and now serves as a rustic getaway in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin features two full-size beds and one twin bed accommodating up to four guests. Amenities include a wood stove and fireplace for heating, propane range and oven for cooking, eight propane lights, and a full set of dishes, pots, pans, and silverware. A vault toilet is located on site, and a hand pump provides non-potable water. An outdoor fire ring is available, and all garbage must be packed out. A food storage order is in effect due to bear activity. The cabin offers access to outstanding recreation including the Continental Divide Trail, Scapegoat Wilderness, fly fishing on the nearby Blackfoot River headwaters, and OHV riding via the Hogum Creek ATV trail. Winter visitors can access over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and cross-country ski directly from the cabin. Entry is by combination lock; guests must call the Lincoln Ranger District prior to arrival to obtain the code.
Directions
From Lincoln, Montana, drive approximately 6 miles east on Highway 200 to Hogum Creek Road. Follow Hogum Creek Road to the junction of Black Diamond Road and Lower Hogum Creek Road. Take Lower Hogum Creek Road to the cabin driveway on the left, marked with a wooden sign and blue ski blazers. In winter, snow plowing occurs infrequently on Lower Hogum Creek Road; a parking area is plowed at the Black Diamond Road junction and visitors should be prepared for snow drifts beyond that point.
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) 362-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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