Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site - Camping

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Doney Cabin Campground

Mileage:11 mi

Description: REMOTELY LOCATED, DONEY IS A FAVORITE OF HUNTERS DURING THE RIFLE AND BOW SEASONS. THE CABIN IS ALSO POPULAR DURING THE WINTER MONTHS TO SNOWMOBILERS, AND THE SUMMER MONTHS TO HIKERS.
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Kading Cabin Campground

Mileage:13 mi

Description: Kading cabin is a one-room cabin that is primitive and rustic in nature. Located along the Little Blackfoot River just 16 miles south of Elliston, Montana. Although it is not as isolated in the summer months, due to the adjacent campground, one can still escape the fast pace of town. There is plenty of hiking, fishing, wildlife and wildflower viewing to be had along the numerous trails and roads that can be accessed within a short distance from the cabin. For mining history buffs, there are plenty of historic mines, including Charter Oak Mine and Mill and the Monarch Mine. Before leaving, you are requested to burn all combustible waste materials, make sure fires in stoves are out, pack out all garbage and empty bottles or cans, clean the cabin, and leave a supply of firewood to ensure the next visitor can enjoy the cabin just as you did! History of the Cabin:Located in an area of the Helena Forest that was a part of the original Helena Forest Reserve established in 1906. The original reserve extended from the Little Prickly Pear Valley, west of Canyon Creek, southward almost to Dillon, Montana. In 1907 the portion of the Helena Forest southward from the Boulder River drainage was transferred to the Deerlodge forest. The little Blackfoot area has historically been administered by the Elliston District Ranger that was first headquartered at a ranger station near the Lions Sunshine Camp and later from the ranger station in Elliston. The present Kading Cabin has served the Forest Service since the early days of the Helena National Forest. In a letter dated April 13, 1912 from the Forest Supervisor to Assistant Ranger Mizner at Elliston it was requested that Mizner select a site for a ranger station in the vicinity of Kading Cabin. Kading Cabin at that time was an abandoned cow camp belonging to C.J. Kading of Deerlodge. A report dated August 1913 mentions that this is a good location for an intermediate station and when improved would be used as summer headquarters. Reasons for this being a good location were its central location, "from the Kading Administrative Site the Blackfoot Ranger Station (near the Lions Sunshine Camp) is approximately 8 miles distant; the Burnt Hollow Ranger Station (now part of the Deerlodge Forest) is approximately 13 miles distant." It goes on to state that "the proposed station; being on the Blackfoot telephone line and already equipped with a telephone instrument and situated at point from which all of the headwaters of the Little Blackfoot, as well as Baggs, Fred Burr, dog, Trout, Hat, Slate and Ontario Creeks are accessible by either trail or wagon road; would be most valuable for both administrative and protective work." A report from the mid 1930's mentions that "a new cabin and a small barn is needed very badly at Kading". Apparently the present cabin was built shortly after this by the Civilian Conservation Corps and renovations and repairs were made in the 1960's and again in the early 1990's.
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Racetrack Cabin Campground

Mileage:16 mi

Description: REMOTELY LOCATED, RACETRACK CABIN IS A FAVORITE TO HIKERS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE SURROUNDING AREA IS SERENE AND BEAUTIFUL, SOMEWHAT OFF THE BEATEN PATH.
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Douglas Cabin Campground

Mileage:19 mi

Description: REMOTELY LOCATED, DOUGLAS IS A FAVORITE OF HUNTERS DURING THE RIFLE AND BOW SEASONS. THE CABIN IS ALSO POPULAR DURING THE WINTER MONTHS TO SNOWMOBILERS.
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Lowland Picnic Area Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: Lowland picnic area is located 20 miles northwest of Butte and provides forested area for small group events.
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Sheepshead Picnic Area Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: Sheepshead Mountain Recreation Area is for picnics, games, hiking, fishing and enjoying nature. Groups can reserve the pavilion for special events.
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Freedom Point Picnic Area Campground

Mileage:23 mi

Description: Freedom Point is part of the Sheepshead Mountain Recreation Area which is open for picnics, games, hiking, fishing and enjoying nature. Groups can reserve the pavilion for special events. There is a watchable wildlife nature trail that provides access to Maney Lake, a small lake open to fishing. No boats are allowed on the lake.
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Spring Hill Campground

Mileage:26 mi

Description: None
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High Rye Cabin Campground

Mileage:29 mi

Description: High Rye Cabin is located in the historic mining district of German Gulch. The area was first mined by Germans and later the mine tailings were reworked by the Chinese. The cabin was built and used as a ranger station in the early 1900s and used until the 1940s. The cabin has two rooms and sleeps four people. There are several trails, open to motorized use, and fishing in the area. The cabin is a popular destination during the summer and fall hunting season.
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Lodgepole Campground

Mileage:29 mi

Description: None
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"