Schnaus Cabin
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Flathead National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 3,658 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Schnaus Cabin is located near the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River, in the Flathead National Forest. It can host up to 12 guests for a scenic, peaceful mountain vacation. The rustic dwelling provides a superb setting for fishing, hiking, bird watching and much more in the Whitefish Mountains.
The fully accessible cabin can be reached via vehicle and a parking area is located outside the cabin. 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 Schnaus Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.
Recreation
Summertime activities include hiking, rafting and fishing. In winter, visitors enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Bird and wildlife watching are also pleasing pastimes, and guests may see elk, moose or bears in the area.Facilities
The cabin is equipped with a propane cook stove, heater, lights, a wood stove and accessible vault toilet. Furnishings include two double beds and a bunk bed on the main floor, plus twin beds located in the loft.No drinking water or electricity is available. Guests should bring plenty of water, bedding, food, flashlights and basic camping gear, among other necessities. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
The cabin sits near a creek and some ponds, a short hike from the North Fork Flathead River. It is surrounded by scattered pine trees and lies within a meadow at an approximate elevation of 3,700 feet, in the Whitefish Range of the Rocky Mountains.The Glacier View Ranger District is bordered on the east by the North Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park. To the north is Canada and west is the Kootenai National Forest.
Nearby Attractions
Polebridge Mercantile is located seven miles south of Schnaus, offering limited supplies.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: AREA SCHNAUS 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.
1 campsite at Schnaus Cabin
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA SCHNAUS CABIN | Cabin Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Riverfront | 50 ft | 12 |
Getting there
From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue and turn east on Railroad Street at the stop sign. This becomes North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Continue north on this gravel road for 42 miles to the intersection with Forest Road 10372 and look for the sign for Schnaus Cabin. Go east for less than a half-mile and turn north at the sign for Schnaus Cabin. The majority of the road from Columbia Falls to Scnaus Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.
48.83722, -114.35167 · 48°50'14.0"N 114°21'6.0"W
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, 5.9 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
Rental fee is $65 per night and there is a maximum stay of three consecutive nights with a total of seven days per calendar year. Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather, road conditions, or too much or little snow, etc. 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.
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Common questions about Schnaus Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Schnaus Cabin?
- Yes, Schnaus Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Schnaus Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Schnaus Cabin?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are campfires allowed at Schnaus Cabin?
- Campfires are allowed at Schnaus Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Schnaus Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Schnaus Cabin's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- For fee information, visit Recreation.gov
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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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