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Ear Mountain Cabin

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

The cabin is located approximately 26 miles west of the town of Choteau, Montana. Potable outside water faucet, propane full sized cooking range and oven, ample counter/work space, stocked with cooking and dining equipment (dishes ,flatware, pots and pans, coffee pot, etc.), propane heaters in each room, wood stove with viewing window, sleeps nine, two private bedrooms with built-in bunk beds, electric lighting and outlets, ample parking. Set in the Rocky Mountain Front Range, the cabin sits near to the South Fork Teton River.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Potable outside water faucet, propane full sized cooking range and oven, ample counter/work space, stocked with cooking and dining equipment (dishes ,flatware, pots and pans, coffee pot, etc.), propane heaters in each room, wood stove with viewing window, sleeps nine, two private bedrooms with built-in bunk beds, electric lighting and outlets, ample parking.

Natural Features

Set in the Rocky Mountain Front Range, the cabin sits near to the South Fork Teton River. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest boasts 1,600 miles of streams and several small natural and man-made lakes. Native wildlife includes grizzly and black bears, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, lynx, bighorn sheep and gray wolves.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The nearby BLM Ear Mountain Outstanding Natural Area is closed from Dec. 15 to June 30 each year. No hunting is allowed within the cabin gates.

Nearby Attractions

Food, fuel and other supplies are available in Choteau, 23 miles from the cabin.

Important notices

Entry into cabin is by key. Check in/out is 2:00 p.m. Please check your email for information on regarding key pickup and other important information. Contact the ranger district at (406) 466-5341 during normal office hours with questions. Please bring garbage bags; this is a “pack it in, pack it out” facility No pets or stock allowed Maximum occupancy is nine. No camping units will be permitted at the cabin site. Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved bear proof containers or inside the cabin or a hard sided vehicle. Clean cabin prior to departure; a fee is charged if extra clean-up is required Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Common questions

Is Ear Mountain Cabin available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 3 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Sep 17. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Ear Mountain Cabin?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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