About Kading Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (40)
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin was very clean upon arrival, with effective renovations and well-maintained furnishings, including comfortable mattresses. The fireplace provided ample heat, making the space cozy. Overall, it was a great stay, and the reviewer plans to rent the cabin again for future seasons.
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin was very clean upon arrival, with effective renovations and well-maintained furnishings, including comfortable mattresses. The fireplace provided ample heat, making the space cozy. Overall, it was a great stay, and the reviewer plans to rent the cabin again for future seasons.
Review Summary
Josh S
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
The people before me swept up and it was very clean. The fireplace worked very well. I was actually hot and had to open a window to let some cool air back in. The cabin and bunkbeds were in great shape and the mattresses worked well too. The renovations to the cabin were done really well. I will definitely rent this cabin again during hunting season or even spring and summertime. It was a great stay.
Josh S
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
The people before me swept up and it was very clean. The fireplace worked very well. I was actually hot and had to open a window to let some cool air back in. The cabin and bunkbeds were in great shape and the mattresses worked well too. The renovations to the cabin were done really well. I will definitely rent this cabin again during hunting season or even spring and summertime. It was a great stay.
DAVE B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
Cabin was fairly nice, with great mattresses. Water pressure is great, but sink water needs to be routed differently outside.
Idiot campers at campground would run loud generator day and night, and would not turn it off at 10 pm, even though they knew they were supposed to. Road coming in is very bad (potholes all over): first couple miles after pavement was good, since I believe it's the county(?) that grades it, but the rest is very bad. Nice fireplace movable grate.
DAVE B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
Cabin was fairly nice, with great mattresses. Water pressure is great, but sink water needs to be routed differently outside.
Idiot campers at campground would run loud generator day and night, and would not turn it off at 10 pm, even though they knew they were supposed to. Road coming in is very bad (potholes all over): first couple miles after pavement was good, since I believe it's the county(?) that grades it, but the rest is very bad. Nice fireplace movable grate.
Bo T
VerifiedMarch 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
We snowshoed in for a sunny weekend. It was about 5 miles each way. On the last half mile, there hadn't been any snowmobiles in a while and we broke trail. On the way out, we took our snowshoes off about halfway back and finished by walking on fairly packed snowmobile trails.
The cabin was in great shape. The water spigot was working great - what a luxury! Cook stove and lantern worked. Pots and pans are usable. The wood stove is almost brand new and worked great. We had to leave the door cracked to really get the fire going but were able to close it down for the night when it was heated up. Only had to get up one time to feed it during a night with a low in the high teens.
Plenty of wood in the wood shed and a splitting maul. The door on the shed is REALLY tight! I could barely get it opened and then closing it was a real chore. The door needs to be trimmed down some. It's been worked on with a sander but needs more. Bring your plane or spokeshave and get on it! (I will let the FS know.)
Bo T
VerifiedMarch 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
We snowshoed in for a sunny weekend. It was about 5 miles each way. On the last half mile, there hadn't been any snowmobiles in a while and we broke trail. On the way out, we took our snowshoes off about halfway back and finished by walking on fairly packed snowmobile trails.
The cabin was in great shape. The water spigot was working great - what a luxury! Cook stove and lantern worked. Pots and pans are usable. The wood stove is almost brand new and worked great. We had to leave the door cracked to really get the fire going but were able to close it down for the night when it was heated up. Only had to get up one time to feed it during a night with a low in the high teens.
Plenty of wood in the wood shed and a splitting maul. The door on the shed is REALLY tight! I could barely get it opened and then closing it was a real chore. The door needs to be trimmed down some. It's been worked on with a sander but needs more. Bring your plane or spokeshave and get on it! (I will let the FS know.)
Tana S
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
Perfect winter cabin experience. Great snow conditions made for an easy 5 mile ski in. Cabin was clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again.
Tana S
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
Perfect winter cabin experience. Great snow conditions made for an easy 5 mile ski in. Cabin was clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again.
Michelle F
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
Cabin is great- what a treat to experience these gems
Michelle F
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN
Cabin is great- what a treat to experience these gems
Location Kading Cabin
Address:
2880 Skyway Dr.
Helena, MT, 59602
United States
Located 25 miles southwest of Helena, Montana in the Little Blackfoot drainage, the cabin can be reached via US Highway 12, turning left (south) onto Little Blackfoot River Road just east of Elliston. From this intersection, it is approximately 16 miles to the cabin. The cabin is located on the north side of the road, directly across from the entrance to Kading Campground.
During the winter months, Little Blackfoot River Road is only plowed on a regular basis as far as Hat Creek. Normally, the county plows the road to this point and makes a turn-around for parking. Approximately 7 more miles of unplowed road remain to reach the cabin. This section of road is closed to vehicles but open to those who like to ski, snowmobile or use dog sleds.
The cabin is accessible via US Highway 12, located approximately 25 miles northeast of the cabin. Little Blackfoot River Road provides access from US Highway 12 to the cabin.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.4297 / -112.48
Elevation: 1854 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Access to the cabin in winter is by skiing, dog sledding or snowmobiling 7 miles to the site
- Entry to the cabin is by combination lock; the code is provided in reservation email confirmation.
- Please contact the Helena Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit
- Do not leave food or trash outside the cabin
- All garbage and food must be packed out
- The cabin is a no-smoking facility
- Please clean cabin upon departure
- Make sure cabin is locked upon departure
- Learn more about the Helena National Forest
- 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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: June 4, 2026
