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Recreation Region: Big Belt Mountains

Bar Gulch Cabin

Located about 5 miles north of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, the Bar Gulch Cabin offers a retreat from the fast pace lifestyle. It is a small, one room cabin with a skylight, 2 bunk beds and a full-sized bed.   There are local businesses within driving vicinity of the cabin: marinas, restaurants, convenience stores and watering holes. This cabin offers some primitive and rustic charms: a hand pump, a small antique cook stove, and wood heat. The cabin is located off Magpie Road #425.  Access to the cabin is good but usually requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle in the winter.

Current Conditions
Closed until June 12, 2025

General Information

Please respect the private lands that are near the cabin site

All year

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $50 per night

$50/Night for single unit

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.69777778

Longitude: -111.6252778

Directions

The Bar Gulch Cabin is situated in the Big Belt Mountain range. It is located 24 miles from Helena and 30 miles from Townsend, on the Magpie Road #425.

From Helena: take the Canyon Ferry Road over the dam, and past Kim's Marina. Continuing east, watch for a left-hand turn onto Magpie Road. From this intersection, proceed up Magpie Road 3.9 miles where you'll turn left on Bar Gulch Road. Continue on this Bar Gulch road approximately 1/4 mile to the cabin, it will be to your left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Water Activities Water Activities
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Hiking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Boating - MotorizedBoating - Motorized

Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife

Last updated May 1, 2025