Strawberry Cabin

About

Built in 1941, Strawberry Cabin sits at the top of Strawberry Butte (6,100 feet) in the heart of Montana's Elkhorn Mountains. The cabin is an excellent example of a C-46 one-room cabin plan designed by William Fox, featuring distinctive saddle-notch construction and "chopper cut" log ends that symbolize classic Forest Service rustic architecture from that era. The cabin sleeps up to 4 guests with two twin beds and mattresses. Heating is provided by a wood stove, and cooking is done on a propane stove (fuel not included). Basic cookware, dishes, and utensils are supplied. There is no electricity or running water; guests must bring adequate drinking water. An outhouse with vault toilet is on site, along with an outdoor picnic table and campfire ring. The Elkhorns offer outstanding recreation including hiking trails to Strawberry Creek, Casey Peak, and Willard Creek. Winter visitors can cross-country ski or snowshoe to observe concentrations of wintering elk. Snowmobiling is prohibited in this area. The cabin is a no-smoking facility.

Directions

From Interstate 15, take exit 187 for Montana City/MT-518. Head east on Jackson Creek Road for 0.5 miles. Turn right/south onto Johns St (at Papa Rays Pizza) and continue onto McClellan Creek Road for 4 miles. Turn right/south onto Warm Springs Creek/Strawberry Lookout Road and proceed 1.7 miles. Turn right/west onto Strawberry Lookout Road and proceed 1 mile to the cabin.