About Wurtz Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
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001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
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Reviews (99)
What Guests Are Saying
Wurtz Cabin offers a charming and spacious retreat, featuring three bedrooms, a loft, and a well-equipped kitchen with a gas stove, perfect for group gatherings. Guests appreciated the cabin's remoteness, beautiful surroundings, and historical charm, with opportunities for hiking and exploring nearby. While some noted cleanliness issues and the need for more games, the overall experience was enjoyable, prompting many to express a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Wurtz Cabin offers a charming and spacious retreat, featuring three bedrooms, a loft, and a well-equipped kitchen with a gas stove, perfect for group gatherings. Guests appreciated the cabin's remoteness, beautiful surroundings, and historical charm, with opportunities for hiking and exploring nearby. While some noted cleanliness issues and the need for more games, the overall experience was enjoyable, prompting many to express a desire to return.
Review Summary
Paige M
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
It was a delightful step back in history staying at the Wurtz cabin. Most enjoyed was the fire in the wood stove while reading aloud the binder book about Frank and Ella and the story of their lives up the North Fork. This added greatly to our stay, and if the story were available for purchase in book form, we'd buy it to share with others. Our hike on the old road above the cabins was gorgeous, as was the walk onto the flats to the river's edge. We were completely impressed by how everything needed for cleaning was available. One problem I noticed was the wood stove door latch is somewhat broken. It twirls 'round and 'round; it would be easy to think you'd securely latched the door when you actually hadn't. Made us a bit nervous re fire with future guests who may not be as vigilante as us. Two comments: it's my fervent hope that the NF road NOT EVER be paved (easier access = more people = degradation of wilderness experience). #2 - I hear that we're moving towards satellite cell phone coverage nationally (and globally?) - I dread the day when no place on earth is free of technological intrusion. In large part, our time at Wurtz was exceptional because the road wasn't paved and we could not get cell service.
Bruce C
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Beautiful cabin in a very quiet setting. Be sure to walk across the big gravel road and then down the little gravel road that leads to the river. Lots of trails and beautiful views of the river. The logbooks are gems---you learn so much about the Wurtz family history. Many, many thanks to the Wurtz family for their generosity in donating the cabin to the public.
Bruce C
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Beautiful cabin in a very quiet setting. Be sure to walk across the big gravel road and then down the little gravel road that leads to the river. Lots of trails and beautiful views of the river. The logbooks are gems---you learn so much about the Wurtz family history. Many, many thanks to the Wurtz family for their generosity in donating the cabin to the public.
Miriam L
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Gotta love Wurtz! Resident mice and all! Love this place!
Miriam L
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Gotta love Wurtz! Resident mice and all! Love this place!
Thorr E
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
bring a great cook, kitchen is pro style!
Thorr E
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
bring a great cook, kitchen is pro style!
Joy N
VerifiedMarch 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Close to cross country skiing
Pete K
VerifiedMarch 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
The cabin was great. Enjoyed two nights in Late March ‘21. Plastic covered mattresses are pretty rough, but hey, it’s part of the experience. The gas heater pilot light was not lit when we arrived. Heads up, the Igniter doesn’t work. Use a lighter. Place stayed plenty warm. We too enjoyed reading the Wurtz family story. Tough people. Inspiring to read.
Thanks to the Forrest Service and volunteers. Let us know if we can donate some mattresses :).
Joy N
VerifiedMarch 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Close to cross country skiing
Location Wurtz Cabin
Address:
P.O. Box 190340; 10 Hungry Horse Drive
Hungry Horse, MT, 59919
United States
From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue and turn east onto Railroad Street at the stop sign. The road becomes North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Drive past the Schnaus and Ford rental cabins, and Wurtz is located on the west side of the road. Use caution during the winter, as the gravel road is only intermittently plowed. Chains and four-wheel drive are required for passage. The majority of the road from Columbia Falls to Wurtz Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.8833 / -114.392
Elevation: 1213 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Drinking water is not available at the cabin.
- Grizzly bears may frequent the area; please keep all food, beverages, coolers and garbage inside the cabin at all times.
- The cabin remains locked; a combination lock code will be contained in your reservation confirmation letter.
- Minor maintenance work may occur while you are staying at the cabin; for more information contact the Hungry Horse Glacier View Ranger District at (406) 387-3800, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- There are several closed buildings on the site, some are planned for restoration;f please respect the closures.
- Please help conserve propane by minimizing the lights you have on and keeping the thermostat to 55 when you are not in the cabin.
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack-it-in, pack-it-out' facility.
- The firewood provided is for heat only; please do not deplete the supply by using it for outside fires.
- Pets and livestock are not allowed at cabin
- Firewood is available October 1st to May 1st.
- Tents, RVs, and campers are not allowed on premises.
- Commercial use of the cabin is prohibited.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- This is a remote cabin that may be unoccupied for extended periods of time. Mice may be present in cabin - there are supplies to trap mice and remove safely in cabin. Please do your part to help mitigate rodents by picking up food crumbs, cleaning thoroughly, and trapping mice if they are present.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
