Zips Place Cabin

Flathead National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: HUNGRY HORSE, MT, MT

Price: From $70 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (40 reviews)

Season: May through October

Zip’s Place Cabin is located 48 miles east of Hungry Horse, in northwestern Montana. It provides a beautiful setting on property that was originally a homestead granted in 1937. In 1945 the land was bought by the Kimmet family of Cut Bank, and in 1954 the family constructed the cabin that resides there today.

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/zips-place-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

5/5 rating from 18 Google reviews praising clean vault toilets, responsive camp hosts, and affordable tent camping. Quiet setting despite proximity to highway due to tree coverage, though occasional train sounds occur.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Snowshoe Hare, Canada Jay, Common Raven, and Ruffed Grouse documented in area. Common Garter Snake also present.

Insider tips for Zips Place Cabin: Book early — federal campground with high demand. Road noise stops at 7pm; train sounds occur during day but reviewers report not problematic due to tree cover. Access via gravel road (Geifer Creek/Lodgepole Lane) — verify road conditions before arrival.

Skip Zips Place Cabin if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. Visiting November-April — seasonal operations May through October only.. Noise-sensitive — occasional train sounds and daytime road noise present..

Best time to visit Zips Place Cabin: July — Confirmed family trips during July 2025 with vehicle access available; within May-October seasonal operations window..

Nearby campgrounds: Devil Creek Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Challenge Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Two Medicine Campground (Glacier National Park, MT (Two Medicine Valley)), Murray Bay Campground (Mt) (West Yellowstone, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Zips Place Cabin

Cell signal at Zips Place 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.

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HUNGRY HORSE, MT, MT★ 4.6 (40 reviews)From $70/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Zip’s Place Cabin is located 48 miles east of Hungry Horse, in northwestern Montana. It provides a beautiful setting on property that was originally a homestead granted in 1937. In 1945 the land was bought by the Kimmet family of Cut Bank, and in 1954 the family constructed the cabin that resides there today.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Seeking hookups — no hookups available at most sites.✕ Visiting November-April — seasonal operations May through October only.✕ Noise-sensitive — occasional train sounds and daytime road noise present.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground with high demand.

Road noise stops at 7pm; train sounds occur during day but reviewers report not problematic due to tree cover.

Access via gravel road (Geifer Creek/Lodgepole Lane)

verify road conditions before arrival.

Best: July

Confirmed family trips during July 2025 with vehicle access available; within May-October seasonal operations window.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Snowshoe Hare, Canada Jay, Common Raven, and Ruffed Grouse documented in area. Common Garter Snake also present.

Location

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Getting there →

From Hungry Horse, travel east on U.S. Highway 2 for 48 miles, to mile marker 191. Travel south on Geifer Greek/Lodgepole Lane (a gravel road that veers left initially). Follow the signs to the cabin. During the winter months or when the road conditions are impassable, renters must park at the designated parking area and hike, snowmobile, ski or snowshoe about a mile to the cabin. Please respect the adjacent property owners and do not block the driveway.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Zips Place Cabin cost per night?+
Zips Place Cabin costs $70 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Zips Place Cabin open?+
Zips Place Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Zips Place Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Zips Place Cabin?+
Zips Place Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Zips Place Cabin?+
Zips Place Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Zips Place Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Zips Place Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Zips Place Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Zips Place Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$70 /night★ 4.6 (40)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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