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Crystal Lake Cabin in Montana
Hard to BookNational Forest

Crystal Lake Cabin

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana

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Check campsite availability for CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN

In High Demand

Next Open Dates

Sep 7Sep 8Sep 9

1 site open on Sep 7 at Crystal Lake Cabin. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Notices from Recreation.gov

You need a combination code for the cabin and the gate. Please ensure that your confirmation letter contains the combination code.

The gate at the Forest Boundary is locked annually from December 1 through June 2, and access during the locked period is by snowshoe, snowmobile, cross country ski or a hike

There is no water, electricity or dump station at the cabin

Cell phone service is minimal

No campers or other types of camping units are allowed at the cabin site; parking is limited to one vehicle; excess vehicles may be parked at either the Ice Caves Trailhead or Grand View Picnic Area

The site is a Pack In/Pack Out facility; guests must bring garbage bags and remove all trash

Visitors must clean the cabin and police the site before departure, check out time 11:00 AM

Pets are not allowed in the cabin at any time, but can be kept outside in a kennel or on a six-foot or less leash. Users are responsible for removing all pet food and droppings from rental site prior to departure.

For more information please call the Judith Ranger District in Stanford, Montana at (406) 566-2292

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 25, 2026. Check Crystal Lake Cabin on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Crystal Lake Cabin, read on August 25, 2026.

Crystal Lake Cabin Facts

  • As of August 2026, Crystal Lake Cabin is a campground in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana with 1 campsite.
  • Crystal Lake Cabin is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Crystal Lake Cabin for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Crystal Lake Cabin is located at 46.7919° N, 109.5117° W.

At a Glance

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Best For
RV Camping
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Setting
Mountain
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Sites
1

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🥾Hiking
📷Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

Crystal Lake Cabin is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Site Types

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Cabin
1 site

Amenities

🚻restrooms💧potable water

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