Hells Canyon Guard Station

Overview

Hells Canyon Guard Station is a quaint log cabin located in the Highland Mountains of Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. It is most often used as a base camp by hunters and hikers.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $25 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

406-494-2147

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Hells Canyon Guard Station, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• CDT - Idaho & Montana SectionHike · 968.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• CDT - Idaho & Montana SectionHike · 968.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• CDT - Idaho & Montana SectionHike · 968.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• Fleecer StationHike · 18.8 mi from camp

  Fleecer Cabin is popular for hunters, hikers and winter activities during the fall, winter and spring months. Recreation.gov

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Mountain biking

• Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBike ride · 2,766.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 9.7 mi from camp

  A long distance touring route from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Silica ButtePeak · 6,942 ft · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Grassy MountainPeak · 8,583 ft · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Boulder CreekWaterfall · 15.7 mi from campShow on map
• Renova HotspringHot spring · 15.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Homestake Lodge & Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 14.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.