Kading Cabin Camping Area
Rate this placeLast Updated: December 5, 2025
Kading Cabin, located in Montana’s Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, offers a rustic camping experience with both the historic cabin (reservable via Recreation.gov) and nearby dispersed campsites.
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Summary
There are no established campgrounds, hookups, or water—bring your own. A vault toilet is available near the cabin. Fire rings and picnic tables are limited to the cabin area. The setting is serene and forested, with Beaver Creek running nearby and access to trails like the Continental Divide Trail. Ideal for hikers, horseback riders, and solitude seekers. Best visited June–September when the road is snow-free. A permit and reservation are required for cabin use; dispersed camping is free.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Kading Cabin
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Lading campground
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Kading Campground
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Kading
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Cromwell Dixon campground
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Cromwell Dixon
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tenmile Creek Near Rimini Mt
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1cfs |
Clark Fork At Deer Lodge Mt
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156cfs |
Little Blackfoot River Near Garrison Mt
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117cfs |
Lost Creek Near Galen
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36cfs |
Clark Fork Near Galen Mt
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139cfs |
Tenmile Creek Near Helena Mt
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16cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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ROCKER PEAK
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4" |
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ROCKER PEAK
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4" |
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NOHRSC FROHNER MEADOW
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1" |
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FROHNER MEADOW
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0" |
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NOHRSC HELENA 2.0 NNW
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HELENA AP ASOS
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Trail #329, Sec. 15, T7N, R7W To Sec. 28, T8N, R7W
Sec. 28, T8N, R7W To Ontario Creek, Sec. 12, T8N, R7W