MILLER CABIN

Overview The Miller Creek Cabin is located in the Townsend Ranger District and rests at the intersection of the Confederate Gulch Road (FS Road 287) and the Blacktail Road (FS Road 4171), surrounded by scattered forest in the Big Belt Mountains in west-central Montana. The cabin is accessible by high-clearance vehicle, but requires over-the-snow vehicle travel during winter months. Please use caution when accessing Miller cabin in the winter months, winter access will vary based on snow conditions.

Do not count on wheeled vehicle access from November through April. You can get to Miller cabin in the winter months with snowmobile or cross country skiing. It is not recommended driving full size vehicle to the site during this time period.

Recreation During the summer months, enjoy a hike on local trails that will take you to high mountain lakes. During the fall, the cabin offers a wide array of recreation opportunities including hiking, hunting and off-highway vehicle access. The winter months provide for cross-country skiing and snowmobile opportunities.

Facilities This is a two room log cabin that has been completely remodeled. In addition to the cabin there is a wood shed and new outhouse facility. Miller is a rustic log cabin furnished with two sets of bunk beds, kitchen hutch and table with four chairs.

Pots and pans as well as dishes and some cleaning supplies are available for use. A two-burner propane camp cook stove and two lanterns are provided. Guests will need to provide their own fuel for the cook stove and lanterns.

The stove and lantern require pre-filled propane cylinders which screw on (one pound cylinders work well). There is no water available. Guests must bring their own bedding and pillows, flashlights, towels, food, garbage bags, dish soap, dish towels, extra cooking utensils and dishes, toilet paper and paper towels.

Bedding and linens are not provided. Guests must clean the cabin completely and pack out all food and trash before leaving.