Can you reserve a site at Ford Cabin?

Yes, Ford Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Ford Cabin?

20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Ford Cabin?

Campfires are allowed at Ford Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Ford Cabin, Montana — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Ford Cabin offers a cozy, rustic getaway along the appropriately named Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River. It is about 45 miles north of Columbia Falls, in northwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, viewing wildlife and exploring the area's many trails. The cabin is available from May 22 to March 31. It can be access by vehicle, however four-wheel drive and chains are recommended during the winter. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. The majority of the road from Columbia Falls to Ford Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.

Recreation

Rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing is pleasant. In fact, the Flathead River is renowned for its excellent fly fishing. Visitors can hike and mountain bike on various trails and roads, or float in the river from the Canadian border to Polebridge on Class I to II rapids.

Facilities

The rustic log cabin has a small, covered front porch and a vault toilet nearby. It is equipped with a propane stove, lights, a heater and limited cooking and eating utensils. Furnishings include two bunk beds and one double bed, to accommodate up to six people.

Water from a hand-pump system, is only available from April to November. In winter, visitors must bring their own water. Other items to bring include food, bedding, flashlights, a first aid kit and other basic camping gear. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

The cabin is perched on a grassy field beside a stand of pine trees and near the North Fork of the Flathead River and Tepee Creek.

The surrounding Glacier View Ranger District is bordered on the east by the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park. To the north is Canada and west is the Kootenai National Forest. A variety of wildlife live in the area, including elk, moose and bears.

Nearby Attractions

Polebridge Mercantile offers limited supplies, and is about a half-hour's drive from the cabin.

The facts

Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA FORD CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Ford Cabin

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	AREA FORD CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	20 ft	6

Getting there

From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue until the road ends at the intersection of Railroad Street. Turn right (east) on Railroad Street. Continue on Railroad Street; it becomes the North Fork Road. Continue north on the North Fork Road for 45 miles. Turn right on Road 308 just north of the Tepee Creek crossing. Follow Road 308 back across Tepee Creek to Ford Cabin.

North Fork Road is gravel and rough in spots. It is only intermittently plowed during the winter months, requiring four-wheel drive or chains for travel.

48.87361, -114.37667 · 48°52'25.0"N 114°22'36.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Aug, down to 31°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	31	35	44	54	63	70	81	82	70	54	39	31
Low °F	10	8	16	24	32	39	40	38	32	26	19	10
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Reservations can be made one to 180 days in advance. The rental fee is $50 per night and there is a maximum stay of three consecutive nights with a total of seven days per calendar year. Federal Pass discounts do not apply.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Ford Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Ford Cabin?: Yes, Ford Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Ford Cabin have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Ford Cabin?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Ford Cabin?: Campfires are allowed at Ford Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Ford Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ford Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Contact

Phone 406-387-3800
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-17.

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