About Wurtz Cabin
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Bedrooms
Sleeping Capacity
Kitchen
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Interior
- Bedrooms
- Sleeping Capacity
- Kitchen
- Heating
001, Loop: AREA WURTZ CABIN
- 12 guests
Site Details
Reviews (105)
What Guests Are Saying
Wurtz Cabin is praised for its beautiful location, spacious accommodations, and well-equipped kitchen, making it ideal for large groups and gatherings. Guests enjoyed the cabin's historic charm, ample sleeping arrangements, and access to outdoor activities like hiking and exploring. However, some noted issues with cleanliness and a mouse problem, suggesting improvements for future stays.
What Guests Are Saying
Wurtz Cabin is praised for its beautiful location, spacious accommodations, and well-equipped kitchen, making it ideal for large groups and gatherings. Guests enjoyed the cabin's historic charm, ample sleeping arrangements, and access to outdoor activities like hiking and exploring. However, some noted issues with cleanliness and a mouse problem, suggesting improvements for future stays.
Review Summary
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
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!
Location & Directions for Wurtz Cabin
P.O. Box 190340; 10 Hungry Horse Drive, Hungry Horse, MT 59919 United States
Elevation: 1,213 ft
Getting There
<p>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 loca...
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.
Nearby National Park
Polebridge Entrance
Approximate driving time: 18 min
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: October 20, 2026
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