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.
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 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains and Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM 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
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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