Strawberry Cabin
Open year-round via Recreation.gov reservations. From May 15 through October 14, the cabin is accessible by vehicle. From October 15 through May 14, the last mile of road is closed to motorized vehicles, requiring walk-in access by foot, snowshoe, cross-country ski, or dog sled (2-3 miles in winter snow conditions). Snowmobiling is not allowed.
Flood Watch issued July 1 at 10:58AM MDT until July 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana, including the following areas, in central Montana, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains. In southwest Montana, Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms producing heavy rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 1:47PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
At 147 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Boulder, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Elkhorn State Park.
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.
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 | $50 |
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 | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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