Cummings Cabin

We walked into cabin right after about 15" of new snow. It would have been a great experience if not for the people who stayed their prior to us. There were beer cans left, and spent ammunition all over (of which we picked up). Then the most disturbing part was them not using the outhouse conveniently located about 15 steps away. This pretty much ruined the experience of clean, pure snowfall all around! Because of the snow we had limited access, tried to snow shoe but it was even too deep to get far - but it was a lovely blue bird day.

Old rustic cabin. Great location.

Fantastic location. Great skiing out the backdoor, just head east. Plenty of Firewood. Well stocked but could use topping off. Cabin wish list, forks (only one) some soup bowls and a decent sharp knife.

Great spot, short walk from parking area and only an hour from Helena! 1.5 miles from Hwy 200 to the cabin parking area and another 500' from the parking area to hike to the cabin gate. Sled located at the cabin for hauling. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE TO CABIN IN WINTER!!! Lots of cabin log entries that highlight vehicles getting stuck/stranded on the jeep track road leading to the cabin, so please get out and Walk. Tight cabin located near a small stream with good dark skies for star, planet and celestial observers. Cabin is well equipped with cooking pots, pans and a propane stove. I would recommend bringing the following items: silverware (very few forks onsite), matches, toilet paper, hot pads - if cooking on the wood stove and LED lanters/headlamps for lighting inside cabin. Propane lanterns put out almost no light in the kitchen or back bedroom. Large shudders keep out lots of light, open during the day and close em' at night! The splitting maul in the woodshed is about to lose it's handle. There is a Pulaski that works as well for backup. The water coming out of the pump was brackish but potable. Private road about 500 yards past cabin parking area so not much public land access other than hiking East of cabin, out past the woodshed. There are a few jeep track roads to hike along. Good amount of snow on the ground during our stay. Saw lots of tracks a few birds, squirrels and other critters out n about. Used both the back bedrooms fireplace and the main wood stove..it gets HOT. Best to build up a fire and then stock the wood stove and shut the door...back fireplace is open so it burns hot but does not keep heat in the bedrooms all that well. Fun spot, hope to be back and spend more time hiking around next time. Ciao.

Quiet, relaxing, near a creek, propane kitchen stove, comfy beds, games, puzzles and spacious! Everything that we were looking for. We'll hope to stay here again!!!

Hands down the absolute best experience ever. We spent a week at the cabin and could not have asked for a better “off grid” vacation. It was SO nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. We can’t wait to come back next year.

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We enjoyed our stay at Cummins Cabin. If anybody has a future reservation and has a couple extra bucks and the time to go to a thrift store, the cabin could use some additional stuff for the kitchen. I'm sure future users would appreciate it. I went to the thrift store in Lincoln to try and find some things - but they're only open on Fridays. The cabin needs: silverware (especially forks and spoons), small serrated knives, can opener, mixing bowl, coffee cups, drinking glasses, wine opener, colander, plastic dish pan. Sticky fly paper would also be great to take up there. Thanks to the folks who help make these cabins available. Peace out.

Lots of fun. Cabin was decent, pretty much what we expected from listing.