Kersey Lake Cabin
The cabin is typically available for rental year-round, though winter access may require snowmobiles or cross-country skis depending on snow conditions. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:48AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread for new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 9 at 12:39AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible over the Beartooth Pass, and in and around Cooke City. Recreation in the back country will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
About
Kersey Lake Cabin is a historic Forest Service rental cabin situated in the dramatic Beartooth Mountains of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Park County, Montana. The cabin sits at high elevation near Kersey Lake, a scenic alpine lake accessible via the Clarks Fork Trailhead off US Highway 212 between Cooke City and Red Lodge. The surrounding area offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in pristine mountain terrain adjacent to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The Beartooth Mountains are known for rugged alpine scenery, abundant wildlife including grizzly bears, moose, and eagles, and relatively short hiking access to alpine lakes. Visitors should be prepared for a rustic backcountry experience and practice proper food storage in bear country. Access to the cabin area is typically via US Highway 212, which is subject to seasonal closures due to snow. The highway generally opens in late May and closes in early to mid-October depending on weather conditions.
Directions
From Cooke City, Montana, travel approximately 3.4 miles east on US Highway 212 toward the Clarks Fork Trailhead area. From Red Lodge, Montana, travel approximately 58 miles west on US Highway 212. Access is dependent on seasonal road conditions; US Highway 212 over Beartooth Pass typically opens late May and closes in October.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 222-1892 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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