If your idea of a perfect day starts before daylight, with a cup of coffee in hand and elk bugling across the mountains, this Elkhorn Mountain cabin deserves your attention.
Surrounded by National Forest and tucked away just off Indian Creek Road, this updated 940 sq. ft. cabin sits on 5.05 private acres in one of Montana's premier hunting and recreation areas. Spend your mornings chasing bugling bulls, glassing for mule deer, or exploring miles of public land. Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of elk, deer, moose, black bear, and bighorn sheep. Whether your passion is hunting, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, or simply escaping to the mountains, this property puts it all right outside your door.
Inside, you'll find the comforts that make every trip enjoyable. The cabin is powered by a dependable solar and battery system, a spring-fed cistern provides ample water for everyday use, and Starlink internet (does not convey) lets you stay connected when you want to without giving up the peace and solitude that brought you here.
One of the property's greatest advantages is access. While the U.S. Forest Service closes Indian Creek Road to the general public from early December until mid-May, landowners continue to enjoy year-round access. It's a rare privilege that allows you to experience the Elkhorns during seasons when few people are able to enjoy them.
This is the kind of place where hunting season becomes tradition, campfires last long into the evening, and memories are made with family and friends year after year. Properties like this in the Elkhorn Mountains rarely come available. If you've been searching for a private Montana hunting cabin surrounded by National Forest, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
Active
$355,000
22 Indian Creek Rd, Townsend, MT 59644
2beds
940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
5.05 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$378/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 53 days
- 1,179
- 78
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tara Petersen 406-437-8224,
MT Ranch and Home Real Estate
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30075329
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, RV Access/Parking
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Propane Tank - Leased
- Fencing: Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: true
- Waterfront features: Stream, Waterfront
- Body of water: Spring
Lot
- Size: 5.05 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Wooded
- Topography: Varied
Details
- Parcel number: 43158915202010000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Cistern, Spring
- Utilities for property: Propane, See Remarks
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $378/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $511
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $355,000-7.8%$378/sqft |
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| 1/3/2026 | Listing removed | $385,000$410/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #402926 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $385,000-10.3%$410/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $429,000$456/sqft |
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