Ninko Cabin
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Flathead National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 7
- People per site
- 4,558 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Ninko Cabin is located 45 miles north of Columbia Falls, in northwestern Montana. It is an ideal rental for winter sports enthusiasts. Open only during cold months, the cabin provides a rustic, cozy setting with a good chance for pristine snow-capped scenery. It also provides access to a variety of recreational activities.The cabin can be accessed via a 12-mile hike, snowshoe, ski or snowmobile trek from North Fork Road. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Reaching the cabin on the 12-mile journey is part of the snow-sport fun to be had when visiting the cabin.Facilities
The rustic cabin sleeps six with two bunk beds and two single beds. Amenities include a propane cook stove, lights, wood stove for heating, and a vault toilet. Pets are allowed, but cleaning up after them is required.No water is available. Renters should pack their own bedding, drinking water, food, matches and all basic camp gear. Click here for more cabin details. Guests will need to clean the cabin, carry out all trash and replenish cut firewood supply prior to departure.
Natural Features
The cabin sits in a mountain valley, near Whale Creek, at an approximate elevation of 4,600 feet. Surrounding peaks include Hornet Mountain and Mount Thompson-Seton.The 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 make its home in the area.
The facts
- Season: December 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 7 people per site
- Loops: AREA NINKO CABIN
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Ninko Cabin
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 0:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AREA NINKO CABIN | Cabin Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Moderate | Springs | — | 7 |
Getting there
The North Fork Road is gravel, rough in spots and only intermittently plowed during the winter months. A four-wheel drive vehicle and chains are recommended for passage in winter.
48.85806, -114.59750 · 48°51'29.0"N 114°35'51.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
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
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.
More photos
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Common questions about Ninko Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Ninko Cabin?
- Yes, Ninko Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Ninko Cabin have?
- 1 site.
Also listed by
Ninko Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ninko Cabin's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $30/Night for single unit
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Contact
- Phone 406-387-3800
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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