Moose Creek Cabin
The Moose Creek Ranger Station is a two bedroom log cabin located in the Tenmile Creek drainage west of Helena, Montana and provides access to numerous recreation opportunities including: hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, and other activities. If you're seeking a connection with history and an opportunity to spend one or more evenings on the Helena National Forest, the Moose Creek Cabin is available for your use. The cabin, constructed in 1907, was previously used by the Forest Service Ranger Station, guard station and work center for the Civilian Conservation Corps. Through the efforts of the Forest Service, Montana Discovery Foundation and volunteers the cabin and site have been renovated for public use. $50/night.
Area Activities
- Bird Watching
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Hiking
- History
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Sightseeing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
Services And Amenities
Driving Directions
Located 10 miles southwest of Helena, Montana in the Tenmile Creek drainage, the cabin can be reached via US Highway 12, turning south onto the Tenmile road about 7 miles west of Helena. From this intersection it will be approximately 3 miles to the cabin. It is on the east side of the road just past the entrance to Moose Creek Campground. Parking is available off of the Moose Creek Road which comes into the Tenmile Creek road just north of the cabin. A foot bridge across Moose Creek will provide access from the parking area to the cabin. Vehicles are not allowed within the administrative site boundary. As the Moose Creek road access a private residence, make sure that when your park you are well off of the road.
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