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About Bar Gulch Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Interior
- Heating
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01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
Site Details
Reviews (59)
What Guests Are Saying
Bar Gulch Cabin offers a charming and spacious retreat in a peaceful area, appreciated for its unique local decor and quick heating. Many guests enjoy the nostalgic experience of disconnecting from modern amenities, although some note the cabin's proximity to trails limits seclusion. However, concerns about maintenance and cleanliness, particularly regarding rodent issues, have been raised, suggesting improvements are needed before it can be safely booked.
What Guests Are Saying
Bar Gulch Cabin offers a charming and spacious retreat in a peaceful area, appreciated for its unique local decor and quick heating. Many guests enjoy the nostalgic experience of disconnecting from modern amenities, although some note the cabin's proximity to trails limits seclusion. However, concerns about maintenance and cleanliness, particularly regarding rodent issues, have been raised, suggesting improvements are needed before it can be safely booked.
Review Summary
Kasen L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
I am very disappointed to be writing this, the Bar Gulch cabin holds a special place in my heart. I have been coming here since I was a kid, and jumped at the chance at booking it again this summer. However, the cabin was in total disrepair, and uninhabitable. We ended up having to leave for health and safety purposes, as the entire cabin was riddled with rat droppings, including one of the beds. I understand that the forest service has experienced considerable set backs with the current administration, but I do not believe that this cabin should be allowed to be booked if it is in this condition. I was expecting to do some cleaning, but this was simply uninhabitable and unsafe for myself and my family.
Charlene H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
Love it
Richard C
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
Fairly secluded but just off the road. Very quiet. The local chapter of OHV riders was having a party/group camping trip in the next gulch over and heard nothing from it. Cabin is very spacious inside. Back entry by where you park is barely 6 foot. So duck if you’re taller.
Fern H
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
Very nice USFS Cabin.
Shane B
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
This charming cabin has clearly taken on a special place in the hearts of visitors who have contributed to the unique local decor. The interior is spacious and situated in a peaceful area that was recently affected by a forest fire, which currently limits the presence of local wildlife. Because the cabin sits near a popular trailhead, guests should be aware that it does not offer the same level of seclusion as properties with gated entrances. Despite the lack of total privacy, it served as a wonderful getaway, and the surrounding forests remain a joy to explore.
Kim C
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
We always enjoy this cabin. New beds and fresh paint, thank you! It was a great weekend!!! It does need a new fire extinguisher. We didn’t need it, but the one that is there is empty.
Kim C
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
We always enjoy this cabin. New beds and fresh paint, thank you! It was a great weekend!!! It does need a new fire extinguisher. We didn’t need it, but the one that is there is empty.
Forrest R
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
Thanks! great cabin to stay at!
Forrest R
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
Thanks! great cabin to stay at!
Lana C
VerifiedNovember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
The cabin warms up quickly with the stove in the middle of the room. The only downside is the lack of lighting - come prepared!
Location Bar Gulch Cabin
Address:
415 S. Front Street
Townsend, MT, 59644
United States
Bar Gulch Cabin is accessible via US Highway 12, located approximately 17 miles to the south in Townsend.
Elevation: 1430 feet
35 mi drive to downtown Townsend (about 43 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Use the combination lock code from your reservation email to enter the cabin.
- Print and present your confirmation letter to officials if requested.
- Ensure the cabin is locked when you leave.
Safety & rules
- Clean the cabin before you leave.
Fires & fuel
- Ensure that open fires are contained within the designated campfire ring.
Amenities
- Cookware, utensils, firewood, and lanterns are not guaranteed amenities.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
