Hells Canyon Guard Station

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Hells Canyon Guard Station, USDA Forest Service

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. The area is replete with wildlife and provides access to scenic mountain views, as well as plentiful opportunities for recreation. It was originally built in 1906 and used as a line cabin for ranchers before being donated to the Forest Service in 1910.… How to get there: From Whitehall, travel south on Highway 55 for about 20 miles. Turn right off the highway just before crossing the Jefferson River, onto Forest Service Road 125, and continue west about 14 miles on a dirt road. Winter access varies with snow conditions. Guests may need to hike, ski or snowmobile to the cabin during winter months. Maps may be purchased by calling the Butte/Jefferson Ranger District. Cost: The non-refundable fee is $55 per night. Changes in scheduled reservation dates may be assessed an additional fee by the National Recreation Reservation Service. Cell service: Cell phone service is rare or nonexistent in the area. Contact: Managed by USDA Forest Service. Phone: 406-494-2147. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234356 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: USFS). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.