Low elevation, about 1,970 feet
Medicine Lake is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Medicine Lake, Montana Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Medicine Lake takes its name from the medicinal herbs and roots found along its shore, and the lake anchors a national wildlife refuge headquartered on North Shore Road. At about 1,960 feet in Sheridan County, the town draws waterfowl watchers, hunters and anglers, and it runs its own K-12 school. Summers can turn extreme: Montana's record high of 117 degrees was set here in 1937.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Medicine Lake site.
- County
- Sheridan County
- Elevation
- About 1,970 ft
- Typical January low
- 8°F
- Typical July high
- 84°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Medicine Lake
January lows near 8°F
Average January nights here drop to about 8°F. For a winter rental we confirm insulated hoses, heat tracing, and a generator or shore-power plan that keeps the heaters running.
Cool summers, highs near 84°F
With July highs around 84°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
A long haul from Helena
Expect a long delivery: roughly 375 miles straight-line from Helena. Tell us the date you need the kitchen running and we plan the haul, the escort needs, and the setup crew around it.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Medicine Lake
Refuge season groups
Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1935, offers a 14-mile wildlife drive off Highway 16, plus fishing, hiking and hunting. When refuge staff, volunteer groups or hunting parties gather for several days, a rented kitchen trailer can handle meals at a staging site.
Heat wave and refrigeration
Heat this far north can be severe; the town recorded Montana's highest temperature, 117 degrees, in July 1937. In a hot spell, a walk-in cooler or freezer at a school, cafe or lodge can fail under load, and a refrigeration trailer can protect stock while repairs happen.
School meal continuity
Medicine Lake K-12 Schools serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, and its RedHawks football team won six-man state titles in 2020 and 2021. Game days, tournaments and repair shutdowns can all stretch a school kitchen, which a kitchen trailer and dishwashing unit can cover.
- Refuge group and field crew meals
- Heat wave walk-in cooler failure backup
- K-12 school kitchen repair meal service
Delivery from our Helena warehouse to Medicine Lake
We keep equipment in Helena, the Montana capital, and plan every delivery from there. Medicine Lake is about 375 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Medicine Lake
The refuge wildlife drive starts from Highway 16 along the north shore of the lake, and Highway 16 is the road to look for when approaching Medicine Lake. Trailers come from our Helena warehouse, a long trip across northeast Montana. The full route and seasonal closures were not verified, so check Montana DOT before a winter run.
The closest towns we serve are Froid (about 11 miles), Plentywood (19 miles), and Culbertson (25 miles).
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Summers here can reach record extremes, and winters on the northeast Montana plains are cold. A cooler failure or kitchen outage at a school, lodge or camp can put food at risk quickly. Our 24/7 emergency deployment is set up for those calls.
Kitchen trailers available for Medicine Lake
Choose among nine trailers, 24 ft to 40 ft, by the number of meals and the equipment your menu calls for. Most run on 220V single-phase service. Each price is a monthly starting rate; the quote confirms price, term, and delivery.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Medicine Lake
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. The same setup works for a school, clinic, or restaurant in Bainville, Westby, or Poplar, near Medicine Lake.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Medicine Lake mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Medicine Lake mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Medicine Lake, with timing confirmed at quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps choose the trailer, plans the hookups, and collects it when the job is done.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Terms run from a single week to a long lease, matched to how long your own kitchen will be out of service.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Site access, placement, power, water, and wastewater are checked before the trailer is on the road.
Why clients trust us
Our customers run commercial and institutional kitchens, including hospitals, schools, government and military sites, hotels, correctional facilities, and caterers. What we promise is what we can confirm: someone answering the phone at any hour, coordinated delivery and setup, and a written quote that states terms before you agree to anything.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Medicine Lake
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
Do hunting or refuge groups need a permit to run a temporary kitchen?
Rules depend on the site and on whether food is sold or only served. Check with the Sheridan County health department about licensing, and ask the Fish and Wildlife Service about any rules before staging equipment on refuge land. We can talk through setup with you at any hour.
Can a trailer work at a site without full water and power?
Many remote sites have limited hookups, so tell us what water, power and wastewater disposal you have before delivery. Generators and tanks can sometimes fill gaps, but confirm local rules with the county health department. Call any time and we will work through the setup with you.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Medicine Lake in an emergency?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Helena warehouse, and the delivery time to Medicine Lake depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. An inquiry starts the conversation only. Nothing is held until we have confirmed availability, delivery time, and terms with you.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.