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Bar Gulch Cabin

BAR GULCH
BAR GULCH

About Bar Gulch Cabin

Bar Gulch Cabin is located in the Big Belt Mountain Range in Helena National Forest. The cabin was originally constructed in the 1930s on Forest Service lands to be used for mining purposes. Instead, it was used for recreational purposes and issued a special use permit, which was transferred to several owners until it was donated to the Forest Service in 1988. Today the cabin is a rustic getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana. It is accessible by car, but snow removal is not provided in winter. The cabin offers several amenities, but guests should be prepared to bring some of their own supplies and gear.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

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

365 Days

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

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Price
🏠 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
6 guests
$50.00
/ per night

Reviews (27)

Review Summary

4.5
27 reviews
5
74.1%
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Jessica F

Verified

June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH

5

We had a great time. The cabin was clean, firewood on-site and even a wood burning stove in the cabin!

Anna G

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January 10, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH

5

Great cabin in a perfect location

Chris P

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January 1, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH

5

Cabin layout is expansive and contains all of what you would need on an outing for cooking if you choose to not bring much gear. The central location of the woodstove in the cabin efficiently heats the room, and the wood burns hot! Location of the cabin is in an old burn -- trails lead directly from the cabin door into the gulch that beckon for exploring...try to make time to do this.

Easy location to get to for a quick outing with friends, family, or solo.

Aaron O

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September 29, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH

5

We have stayed at Bar Gulch 3 out of the last 4 years and it just keeps getting better !

Sydney M

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH

1

it was bare nothing close to .. over run with flies and mouse poop

Aaron O

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH

5

It’s one of my favorite places to go to get out of town!

Paul N

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH

4

First time staying in one of the forest service cabins. We really liked the fact that these are out there for the public to take advantage of and the way others have made the effort to keep it cleaned up and ready for the next guest.

Location Bar Gulch Cabin

Address:
415 S. Front Street
Townsend, MT, 59644
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.6969 / -111.624

Elevation: 1430 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Entry to the cabin is by combination lock, code provided in reservation email confirmation.

General

Please print and be prepared to present your confirmation letter to officials

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Please clean cabin upon departure

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Make sure cabin is locked upon departure

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Keep open fires within the campfire ring

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Amenities such as cookware, cooking utensils, firewood and lanterns cannot be guaranteed

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