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State Park
Anna Creek Cabin
Essex, MT
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- Operator:406-387-3800
- Email:wwehunt@fs.fed.us
- Address:PO Box 190340 Β· Essex, MT Β· 59919
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About
Overview
Anna Creek Cabin is located 30 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse, perched above Hungry Horse Reservoir with sweeping views of the reservoir and the Great Bear Wilderness. **Winter - Access road not maintained/plowed for wheeled-vehicle travel. Plan on winter access via a 24-mile snowmobile ride or other over-the-snow vehicle on an ungroomed route**. The cabin provides a private setting to enjoy the recreation opportunities along the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Recreation
**Summer** \- The cabin location provides a base to explore the numerous recreation opportunities along the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Visitors can access the water within a short drive to Graves Bay, Graves Creek or Handkerchief Lake for fishing, swimming or boating. Access to hiking trails along pioneer ridge or the east side of Jewel Basin are in close proximity to the cabin. Other popular activities such as driving for pleasure, berry picking, wildlife watching, and fishing are abundant in the area around the cabin.
**Winter** \- The cabin provides a base for ample winter reacreation oppurtunities in the Swan Mountain Range. Please familarize yourself with the free winter over-the-snow maps available online, at the Hungry Horse Ranger Station, and at the cabin.
Facilities
This single story cabin is equipped with a propane cook stove/oven, 2 propane heaters, propane lights and accessible vault toilet. Indoor accommodations sleep up to 12 people on one double bed, two twin beds, two double/twin bunk beds, plus two twin roll out trundle beds. Outside, enjoy the campfire pit with barbecue grate and the deck on the south side of the cabin.
No drinking water or electricity are available. Guests should bring plenty of water, bedding, food, flashlights, basic camping gear, tools to gather outdoor firewood, among other necessities.
There is not a wood stove available at the cabin.
Natural Features
The cabin is set up above the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir road providing privacy and scenic views. The west side of the cabin and large parking area backs up to the forest with Anna creek flowing through. The east side of the cabin offers open views of the Great Bear Wilderness. The site offers a nice mix of shade and sun.
Nearby Attractions
**Summer** \- Water access to Hungry Horse Reservoir, Graves Creek and Handkerchief Lake are a short drive away. See maps.
**Winter** \- The Swan Mountain Range is a winter recreation wonderland. Please see over-the-snow maps for motorized use restrictions.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted β verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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