Forest Service gives update on Lewis and Clark National Forest sites

Press release

U.S. Forest Service provided an update on Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest campgrounds and cabins:

Helena Ranger District

All campgrounds will be open Friday for Memorial Day weekend. All cabins will be open by May 29 to renters except Miller Cabin which will remain closed.

Jefferson Divide

All campgrounds will be open for Memorial Day, however, no water at this time. All are pending water samples. Kings Hill and Crystal Lake are the only two campgrounds that will not be open for Memorial weekend due to snow and access. All cabins will be open Saturday to renters, except Monument Peak which opens June 1. All roads higher than 6,000 feet are still impassible due to snow conditions.

Lincoln Ranger District

All campgrounds are set to open Friday morning with water online and snags down. Granite Butte Lookout is available to rent now. Cummings Cabin will be available Monday. New cabin Nevada Creek will be available June 8.

Rocky Mountain Ranger District

All campgrounds will be open Friday for Memorial Day weekend. West Fork Teton Cabin will remain closed until the end of June and possibly for the season. Kenck Cabin will remain closed.

People can visit http://www.recreation.gov for reservations and updates.