Big Belt Mountains
The Big Belt Mountains are an island range primarily in Broadwater, Lewis and Clark, and Meagher counties with small portions in Gallatin and Cascade counties. The geographic area includes the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness, the outlying Dry Range, and the small communities of York and Nelson. The nearest population center is Helena.
Big Belt Mountains
Photos from the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness to the south end of the Big Belts
Recreation Sites
Bar Gulch Cabin
Site Temporarily Closed
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…
Coulter Campground
Site Open
Coulter Campground offers 5 boat-in campsites on the east side of Upper Holter Lake and adjacent to the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness. Approximately 1 mile north is a large day-use area…
Indian Flats Cabin
Site Open
This cabin is located off Forest Service Road #138 in the Big Belt Mountains. The present Indian Flats Cabin started its days as the Conway Station on Rock Creek in the Jim Ball Basin. The…
Miller Cabin
Site Open
The Miller Creek Cabin is located in the Townsend Ranger District and rests at the intersection of the Confederate Gulch Road (FS Road 287) and the Blacktail Road (FS Road 4171), surrounded by…
Rillway Cabin
Site Open
Located near a moss-covered canyon wall, with a charming creek splashing through the backyard, Rillway Cabin offers a unique setting in scenic Deep Creek Canyon. The cabin is accessible yearlong off…
Skidway Campground
Site Closed
Skidway Campground is located near the top of Deep Creek Canyon, off Highway #12. The campground location provides opportunities for nearby hiking and fishing.Â
Thompson Guard Station
Site Open
Located on the east side of the Big Belt Mountains, this cabin presents a wonderful getaway. A fairly large two-room cabin with a deck greets visitors and offers plenty of room. Thompson Guard…
Vigilante Campground
Site Closed
Vigilante Campground is located approximately 24 miles northeast of Helena in the Big Belt Mountains. To access the campground travel northeast of Helena on Highway #280, across the Missouri River…