About Kenck Cabin
Guests can stay at Kenck Cabin for a rustic getaway in the fresh mountain air. The cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling doctor who arrived in the area in 1904 and spent his entire career along the Rocky Mountain Front. In 2003 the property was donated to the Forest Service by the Kenck Family Trust, and it has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests can relax by the stream, watch for birds and hike the surrounding area. Photographers will particularly enjoy the views of Patrol Lookout found by the gate to the cabin. Kenck is comprised of one room that sleeps six on a double bed, a futon that turns into a double bed and two cots. Heating and cooking is from two wood stoves, and firewood is provided. Cooking utensils and dishes are also provided. The cabin has a replica of an old monarch stove and classic wood dining chairs. No water is available. Renters…
- Fees: $50/night for single unit
- Season: 12/1 – 10/15
- Managed by: Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, FS
- Where: 23 mi west of Augusta, MT · 47.50611, -112.89111
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Sun | Horse | at camp | 26.3 mi |
| South Fk Sun Th Connector | Horse | at camp | 0.8 mi |
| South Fork Sun Access | Horse | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Kencks Cabin | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
| South Fork Sun Tie | Horse | 0.2 mi | |
| South Fork Sun Cutoff | Horse | 0.4 mi | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- South Fork Campground 0.4 mi
- Benchmark Campground 1.5 mi
- Van Deriet Campground 2.4 mi
- Wild camping 4.2 mi
- Wild camping 5.5 mi
- Wood Lake Campground 7.1 mi