About Wurtz Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Firewood Available
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- Heating
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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
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 :).
Monicka G
VerifiedMarch 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Loved every minute will be back again we have been staying up in the north fork for years such a fun family tradition
Monicka G
VerifiedMarch 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Loved every minute will be back again we have been staying up in the north fork for years such a fun family tradition
Katherine D
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Couldn't believe how well plowed the road was right up to the cabin's front door. Way to go, Flathead County! It took a while to get the big space heated up--we were there on a weekend of -20F lows--but it retained heat fairly well once we got it up to temp. Huge thanks to the FS for all their work stocking the woodshed. We ended up sleeping beside the stove for warmth. The gas lamps were a wonderful luxury, and allowed us to read the Wurtz family's story aloud to each other after nightfall. That story is like watching a Cohen brother's movie; riveting and terrifying. Went skinning on some trails and roads. Had a great time. The cabin is well stocked with supplies and goodies. Can't wait to return when it's warmer!
Katherine D
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Couldn't believe how well plowed the road was right up to the cabin's front door. Way to go, Flathead County! It took a while to get the big space heated up--we were there on a weekend of -20F lows--but it retained heat fairly well once we got it up to temp. Huge thanks to the FS for all their work stocking the woodshed. We ended up sleeping beside the stove for warmth. The gas lamps were a wonderful luxury, and allowed us to read the Wurtz family's story aloud to each other after nightfall. That story is like watching a Cohen brother's movie; riveting and terrifying. Went skinning on some trails and roads. Had a great time. The cabin is well stocked with supplies and goodies. Can't wait to return when it's warmer!
Wendy L
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Words cabin was beautiful it was very comfortable beds are a bit squeaky but it makes for more fun with the overall group. The kitchen was well stocked the stove is amazing gas stove commercial grade… Caught one mouse as expected, don’t leave food out on the counters…
The view from the cabin is to die for we had a bonfire both nights brought our own wood snowshoeing and cross-country skiing right across the road put your gear on at the cabin was so much fun the borders only 8 miles away Polebridge Mercantile is closed in the winter we missed our huckleberry bear claw pastries LOL we’ll catch another one in the summer it was a great time nice cabin.
Wendy L
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Words cabin was beautiful it was very comfortable beds are a bit squeaky but it makes for more fun with the overall group. The kitchen was well stocked the stove is amazing gas stove commercial grade… Caught one mouse as expected, don’t leave food out on the counters…
The view from the cabin is to die for we had a bonfire both nights brought our own wood snowshoeing and cross-country skiing right across the road put your gear on at the cabin was so much fun the borders only 8 miles away Polebridge Mercantile is closed in the winter we missed our huckleberry bear claw pastries LOL we’ll catch another one in the summer it was a great time nice cabin.
Patrick M
VerifiedDecember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Lovely Wurtz is always a great time. In the winter, I'd recommend having tire chains to make it to Wurtz. We likely wouldn't have made it to Wurtz without tire chains (rain on ice). Excellent forest to explore and don't forget to bring your own wood for the outdoor firepit (the supplied wood is only for indoor fireplace- it seems that previous renters didn't realize this). Kitchen was clean and for the first time we saw no evidence of mice! Can't wait for next time.
Patrick M
VerifiedDecember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
Lovely Wurtz is always a great time. In the winter, I'd recommend having tire chains to make it to Wurtz. We likely wouldn't have made it to Wurtz without tire chains (rain on ice). Excellent forest to explore and don't forget to bring your own wood for the outdoor firepit (the supplied wood is only for indoor fireplace- it seems that previous renters didn't realize this). Kitchen was clean and for the first time we saw no evidence of mice! Can't wait for next time.
Becky W
VerifiedNovember 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
I love this cabin! It is in a remote and beautiful location.
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
