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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
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
Chris P
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
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
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
We have stayed at Bar Gulch 3 out of the last 4 years and it just keeps getting better !
Aaron O
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
We have stayed at Bar Gulch 3 out of the last 4 years and it just keeps getting better !
Sydney M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
it was bare nothing close to .. over run with flies and mouse poop
Sydney M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
it was bare nothing close to .. over run with flies and mouse poop
Aaron O
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
It’s one of my favorite places to go to get out of town!
Aaron O
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
It’s one of my favorite places to go to get out of town!
Paul N
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
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.
Paul N
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
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
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: September 6, 2026
