Ninko Cabin

$50.00/night

8975 HWY 2 E BOX 190340
HUNGRY HORSE, MT 59919

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.

Camp site features

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Largest party: 7 people

Fees

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.

Directions

From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue and turn east on Railroad Street at the stop sign. The road becomes the North Fork Road as it travels about 45 miles and over the railroad overpass. Turn left on Whale Creek Road 318 and park in the plowed pullout. Then ski, snowshoe or snowmobile about 7 miles from the parking area to the gated road No. 10832. Continue northwest for about 2 miles to Ninko Cabin. Signs are posted along the way. 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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 AM.

Reviews

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Timothy P

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Reviewed 2 years ago

There are a lot of trees across the road. We spent hours building snow ramps and chopping trees. If a person is snowmobiling be sure to bring an axe, saw, and shovel. Cabin was cozy like usual.

Jesse E

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Excellent experience. Skiing was amazing. Cabin is really cool, just be prepared to share it with the local mice community.

Michael/Megan F

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Reviewed 4 years ago

This cabin is isolated but worth it if you have some decent snowmobiles to access it. Follow the sign for Ninko cabin, you’ll have to squeeze around a closed gate (or at least we did) to access the road up to it. The cabin is well maintained and has a separate out house. Wood is provided but you’ll have to replenish it so plan to bring your own as well like we did. It warms up nicely and the propane stove/oven works well for cooking. Note: if the propane isn’t working there is a master valve below the cabin. For us it was off when we arrived, but quick to turn on. We’d like to thank the forest service for making this cabin available to the public in the winter.

Leah B

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Reviewed 6 years ago

The setting is beautiful and the woodstove is really efficient and heats the cabin up without using much wood. The mattresses are pretty gross so I'd recommend bringing a sheet or something to put down under your sleeping bag. Silverware is also lacking.

Joy N

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Reviewed 6 years ago

Great views!

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 0% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.