Crystal Lake Cabin

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Fees: $60 per night Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Crystal Lake Cabin at Recreation.gov You MUST be 18 years of age to… Overview Crystal Lake Cabin provides sweeping views of Crystal Lake in the heart of the Big Snowy Mountains of Central Montana. Located about 20 miles south of Lewistown, the cabin adjoins Crystal Lake Campground, providing conveniences like a picnic area and boat ramp for non-motorized boats. Recreation opportunities abound, including floating, fishing, canoeing and hiking. Access from December 1 through June 15 is by snowshoe, snowmobile, cross country skiing or hiking for 6 miles. Recreation The Ice Caves Trail leads hikers to the ridgetop of the Big Snowy Mountains, where it intersects with the Crystal Cascades Trail Bypass. The Lake Loop Trail trailhead, located at the north end of the Crystal Lake Campground, takes hikers to Grand View Trail Junction and additional ridgetop views. Both the Ice Caves Trail and Grand View Trail may be impacted by winter snow as late as the first… Getting there: From Lewistown, drive west on Montana Highway 200/US 87 for about 8 miles. Turn left (south) on Crystal Lake Road. Continue south, following the well-signed directions to the lake for 20 miles. At the "T" junction, turn left and continue on to Crystal Lake. The last 6 miles is paved and mostly a single lane. On December 1, the paved section is gated, and access beyond the gate is by snowmobile, skis, snowshoes or hiking only. Rules: No Pets are allowed inside the cabin. No livestock. No camping is allowed on the cabin site. Phone: 406-566-2292 OR 406-236-5511 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234422 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: U.S. Forest Service

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Camp spots nearby

Crystal Lake CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
Crystal Lake Group CampsitePaid or permit campsite
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