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KADING CABIN
KADING CABIN
KADING CABIN

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About Kading Cabin

Kading Cabin is located 16 mi south of Elliston, Montana in Helena National Forest. This site has served the Forest Service since the early 1900s when the agency was forming. It was selected for its central location, trail and wagon road accessibility, and telephone line service at the time, ensuring that it would be valuable for both administrative and protective work. The present cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Renovations and repairs were made to the facility in the 1960s and again in the early 1990s. Today, the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in central Montana. The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in winter can close the road to vehicles. Access to the cabin is via a 7-mile stretch of road passable by snowmobile, snowshoe, skis or dog sled. Guests must be prepared to pack in several of their own supplies.

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

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001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN

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  • 4 guests

Site Details

Up to 4 guests
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Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews

43 reviews

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The Kading Cabin offers a delightful and comfortable retreat, perfect for a getaway. Guests appreciate its cleanliness, effective fireplace, and well-maintained renovations, making for a cozy experience. Many plan to return for various seasons, highlighting their overall satisfaction with the stay.

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4.4

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Lawrence D

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January 30, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN

I had a good stay at the Kading Cabin. A flock of Pine Grosbeaks came to the porch to visit me each morning. I snowshoed in; it took a about 2.5 hours. The first part of the trail was torn up some by vehicles that had been driven, and gotten stuck, beyond the plowed area. I took a snowshoe hike up the Larabee Gulch Trail, which was a bit of an adventure. The water to the outdoor spigots at the cabin was turned off, which hadn't been the case during other winters I've been there. There was plenty of water though available from the stream near the entrance to the campground. You might want to consider bringing some newspaper for starting a fire in the wood stove because the supply was getting low. It would be nice if there was a hatchet at the cabin for making kindling. The only tool that seems to be available now is a splitting maul, which is less than ideal.

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Denny P

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January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN

Kading is always great. Good times guaranteed. Unless you're glued to your phone. In which case, don't come.

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Denny P

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January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA KADING CABIN

Kading is always great. Good times guaranteed. Unless you're glued to your phone. In which case, don't come.

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Location & Directions for Kading Cabin

2880 Skyway Dr., Helena, MT 59602 United States

Elevation: 1,854 ft

Getting There

Located 25 mi 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 mi...

Nearest town

Helena, MT - 34 mi

About 54 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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