This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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60 reviews
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.
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4.5
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January 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.
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January 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.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
It’s one of my favorite places to go to get out of town!
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
It’s one of my favorite places to go to get out of town!
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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
it was bare nothing close to .. over run with flies and mouse poop
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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA BAR GULCH
it was bare nothing close to .. over run with flies and mouse poop
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September 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 !
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September 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 !
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January 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.
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January 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.
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415 S. Front Street, Townsend, MT 59644 United States
Elevation: 1,430 ft
Bar Gulch Cabin is accessible via US Highway 12, located approximately 17 miles to the south in Townsend.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Population: 1,967
Nearby city: Great Falls, MT
Approx. 58 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 3,842 ft
Townsend, MT
