Strawberry Cabin

Cabin was great! Expect visitors. If there is a thunderstorm while you're there, lightning prefers trees to the tower.

This is the second time I have stayed here. Upon arrival on my first trip someone had a party and left all the food, garbage, and completely trashed the campsite and cabin which left us to clean it. The inability to close the gate behind us lead to people wandering the campsite. On my second trip one person in particular made us quite nervous and made threatening remarks, which does not make for a peaceful or enjoyable experience. Take caution if you plan to stay here. As someone who has lived and camped in Montana their whole life I will not be returning this facility and recommend holding out for a better cabin or lookout.

This is the second time I have stayed here. Upon arrival on my first trip someone had a party and left all the food, garbage, and completely trashed the campsite and cabin which left us to clean it. The inability to close the gate behind us lead to people wandering the campsite. On my second trip one person in particular made us quite nervous and made threatening remarks, which does not make for a peaceful or enjoyable experience. Take caution if you plan to stay here. As someone who has lived and camped in Montana their whole life I will not be returning this facility and recommend holding out for a better cabin or lookout.

Strawberry Cabin is a wonderful, conveniently located, well-maintained cabin that is perfect for a relaxing getaway. It is equipped with a wood-burning stove, a propane stove (bring your own propane), and four bunks (2x2). There are some conveniences (like games, cards, canned supplies) that other have left, so it was fun to feel like a part of the "Strawberry Cabin family."

As others have mentioned, the only downside is that the road is accessible to others, so you may have the occasional car or off-road buggy come by to check out the view. Over the course of 2.5 days, we probably had 8 vehicles come by. Most stayed less than one minute before turning around to go home. In one case, we had a car full of teenagers come late at night while we were already in bed. They were attempting to climb the firetower, but after hangning around with flashlights for 10 minutes or so they were deterred by the signs and barbed-wire.

So, if the occasional passerby doesn't bother you, I highly recommend Strawberry Cabin!

Strawberry Cabin is a wonderful, conveniently located, well-maintained cabin that is perfect for a relaxing getaway. It is equipped with a wood-burning stove, a propane stove (bring your own propane), and four bunks (2x2). There are some conveniences (like games, cards, canned supplies) that other have left, so it was fun to feel like a part of the "Strawberry Cabin family."

As others have mentioned, the only downside is that the road is accessible to others, so you may have the occasional car or off-road buggy come by to check out the view. Over the course of 2.5 days, we probably had 8 vehicles come by. Most stayed less than one minute before turning around to go home. In one case, we had a car full of teenagers come late at night while we were already in bed. They were attempting to climb the firetower, but after hangning around with flashlights for 10 minutes or so they were deterred by the signs and barbed-wire.

So, if the occasional passerby doesn't bother you, I highly recommend Strawberry Cabin!

Great experience!!
Planning for next year.

Great experience!!
Planning for next year.

The view is fantastic, the facility is clean and in good repair. It's so quiet. just a lovely spot to spend the night!

The view is fantastic, the facility is clean and in good repair. It's so quiet. just a lovely spot to spend the night!

Very cool little cabin that has some views of the Helena Valley and other surroundings. Easy access, even in winter, as road is plowed most of the way up. Easy ski or snowshoe in from the last parking spot near the gate.

Cabin woodshed was well-stocked and the stove works wonders, once it gets going. Only complaint -- outside door of the cabin does not fully close, and the inside door's window pane is gone. The draft did not seem to be noticeable, but could be if there are windier conditions. Cabin is well-stocked with cookware, a teapot for boiling water, a good working cook stove, and several games for visitors looking for entertainment.