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Lost Horse Cabin is located 35 miles west of Helena, Montana, on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin was acquired by the Forest Service in 2017 and is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana. The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in winter can close the last 2 miles of the road to vehicles. Access to the cabin once the snow sets in is via a 2-mile stretch of road passable by snowmobile, snowshoe, skis or dog sled. Guests must be prepared to pack in their own supplies.
The cabin is furnished with 2 sets of bunk beds, with mattresses, and four cots that can accommodate up to 8 people. A wood stove is provided for heat and there is also a Monarch cookstove in the cabin. Other amenities include lanterns, a table and chairs, cleaning supplies, a propane cooking stove, dishes, utensils, and some cookware. An outhouse with vault toilet is nearby. An axe and snow shovel are provided. Firewood may be available, but it is not guaranteed. The cabin is not wired for electricity, and water is not available so guests should bring a sufficient amount of water for drinking, cooking, and washing. Fuel and mantels are not provided for the propane stove or lantern, so guests should bring a couple of small propane cylinders, as well as backup lighting. Items to bring include water, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and food and clean the cabin before leaving. This is a remote location and no commerical stores or services are near the cabin.
There is no electricity, water, or indoor plumbing at this facility.
Access to the cabin in winter months (snow season) is by skiing, snow shoeing, dog sledding, or snowmobiling 2 miles to the site. Do Not leave unattended vehicles parked on the main roads or the Anderson access road to the cabin.
Entry to the access road gate and to the cabin is by combination lock; the reservation confirmation letter will list the combination code.
Directions
From Helena: take I-15 north for 5 miles and take exit 200 for Lincoln Road/County Rd 453 and turn left onto Lincoln Road/County Rd 453. Stay on Lincoln Road/County Rd 453 for 13 miles. As you pass through Canyon Creek, take a slight left off the main road, onto Little Prickley Pear Road (gravel road). In one-half mile, turn right to stay on Little Prickley Pear Road, continue 7.5 miles. Then, turn left onto Lost Horse Creek Road (gravel road) and continue 1.3 miles. Turn right at the ‘Y’ in the road, onto Anderson Road and continue straight for 1.4 miles (through the unlocked grey gate) to the green gate on the right side of road. The cabin entrance code unlocks the green gate. Close and lock the gate behind you and proceed through the gate 0.3 miles to the cabin. NOTE: During the winter season, customers will likely not be able to drive all the way to the cabin. The main road is plowed to the 'Y' described above. The rest of the way (1.7 miles) is accesible by foot, ski, snowshoe, dog sled or snowmobile. The area is open to snowmobiles 12/2 to 5/15. Do not leave unattended vehicles parked on the main roads. Do Not leave unattended vehicles parked on the main roads or the Anderson access road to the cabin.
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Words can not describe our experience at Lost Horse Resort! The kindness that we were shown by Steph and Brandon and the whole family really help restore a strong sense of faith in good people! We showed up in the middle of a snow storm and we just had a new born at the time.. Steph and Brandon took us all in and kept us safe through out the winter! Invited us over for many dinners.. showed us how to harvest our own dear… collect hardwood for our fire! had us over for thanksgiving! They even watched our little one for us when we were so tired we were hallucinating! I just have no word other then! We love them and always will! If you haven’t had a chance to go and stay with them at Lost Horse Resort.. your really missing something that you will never forget! Thank you Brandon and Steph!! We love you!! From our family to yours… thank you for the kindness and love and support you all shared with us!!
- Justin, Tahkota, Tundra and Marissa Melton
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-Flowmoto
WARNING! Don't stay at this
property unless you like: To
de-stress in a gorgeous
serene atmosphere
surrounded by beautiful
mountains in big sky
country.stay in a charming
log cabin with comfy beds
and the ambiance of a
wood burning stove…mini
fridge and coffee maker and
forget the bottled water, tap
water is from a pure
spring..there is a resident doe that makes an appearance each day..the hosts are a caring, friendly, amazing couple. Thank you for everything. WILL DEFINITELY RETURN!!!
Came as new friends... left as family!! 💛
LHR is a gorgeous treasure tucked back against protected lands! The wildlife, the views in and around the resort, the stillness of Montana mountains....felt like home to me. It was breathtaking and a memory we will treasure forever. The cabins are quintessential and very homey and have all the amenities you will need for a cozy stay. Wake up to view deer right from your porch!
The hosts/owners of LHR are top notch, generous people and provide excellent, hands-on service to their customers. We experienced the area in our toy hauler camper - when we met the owners, they offered us a place to camp! Let’s just say....I didn’t want to leave.
Serene and quaint lodging in a tranquil forest like setting. My cabin was picture perfect, clean and well maintained. I couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing getaway. The hosts were exceptional in every detail.
Lost Horse Creek Lodge is one of those rare treasures. The cabins are wonderful and the owners, Brandon and Stephanie are just amazing. They stopped to chat with us each day to make sure we had everything we needed and to visit. The cabin were spotless, the beds were perfect, not too hard and not to soft. We will definitely be going back. Won't stay anywhere else whenever we're in the southwest part of Montana.
