Wurtz Cabin
Flathead National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: HUNGRY HORSE, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Season: May through October
Wurtz Cabin is located just south of the Canadian border, on the North Fork Road near the North Fork of the Flathead River. It is listed on the National Historic Register, offering guests a glimpse into the past. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, boating, fishing and viewing wildlife.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/wurtz-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Wurtz Cabin offers a historic National Register-listed structure on the North Fork of the Flathead River with access to diverse recreational activities including hiking, boating, and fishing. Campers consistently praise the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable sleeping arrangements, with a 4.8/5 rating from 15 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bear, gray wolf, and Canada lynx present in the area. Deer mice frequently visit the cabin between guests.
Insider tips for Wurtz Cabin: Bring clean sheets and disinfectant for deer mouse management Use the wood stove in addition to propane heat if staying in late April or early season for warmth Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Skip Wurtz Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only. You're visiting outside May-October window.
Best time to visit Wurtz Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Ford Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Schnaus Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Hornet Lookout (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Ben Rover Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wurtz Cabin
Cell signal at Wurtz Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Wurtz Cabin is located just south of the Canadian border, on the North Fork Road near the North Fork of the Flathead River. It is listed on the National Historic Register, offering guests a glimpse into the past. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, boating, fishing and viewing wildlife.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring clean sheets and disinfectant for deer mouse management
Use the wood stove in addition to propane heat if staying in late April or early season for warmth
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 f
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Flathead National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Flathead National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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