Wurtz Cabin

$75.00/night

P.O. Box 190340; 10 Hungry Horse Drive
HUNGRY HORSE, MT 59919

Overview

Wurtz Cabin is located just south of the Canadian border, on the North Fork Road near the North Fork of the Flathead River. It is listed on the National Historic Register, offering guests a glimpse into the past. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, boating, fishing and viewing wildlife.

The cabin can accommodate up to 12 people and is fully accessible. It can be accessed by vehicle, however the North Fork Road is gravel and only intermittently plowed in the winter. Four-wheel drive and chains are recommended for passage during winter months. 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 Wurtz Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.

Recreation

In addition to wildlife viewing, visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking and fishing in the nearby river. Visitors also enjoy exploring the surrounding terrain on various hikes through the area. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are available in the winter.

Glacier National Park is nearby, offering scenic driving and opportunities for hiking. It can be accessed at Polebridge, south of the cabin.

Facilities

The two-story, rustic log cabin has a covered front porch and flat, grassy lawn. Amenities include a propane cook stove, propane lights, a propane heate, a wood stove and an outdoor vault toilet. Two double beds and eight single beds are provided. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, as well as basic cooking and eating utensils.

No water or electricity is available. Guests will need to bring water, food, bedding, flashlights, garbage bags and any other necessities. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

The cabin was originally built by Frank and Ella Wurtz, who first settled the land in 1913 and expanded their home as their family grew in number. The family lived on-site through the 1960s and volunteers helped the Forest Service restore the building to its current structure.

The rear of the cabin is lined with a stand of dense conifers. The front of the cabin faces a grassy lawn that overlooks a line of pine trees with the snow-capped Livingston Range in Glacier National Park visible in the distance.

Nearby Attractions

Polebridge Mercantile is located south of Wurtz and has limited supplies.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 12 people

Fees

The rental fee is $75 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 too little snow, etc. Federal Pass discounts do not apply.

Directions

From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue and turn east onto Railroad Street at the stop sign. The road becomes North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Drive past the Schnaus and Ford rental cabins, and Wurtz is located on the west side of the road. Use caution during the winter, as the gravel road is only intermittently plowed. Chains and four-wheel drive are required for passage. The majority of the road from Columbia Falls to Wurtz Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Jessica Flora S

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Reviewed a month ago

I have loved staying in more remote forest service cabins for as long as I can remember. I have visited Wurtz a few times and love it. It is simple and lacks certain modern comforts, and I love that. Tip: go early in the day so you can get the cabin warm before the cold of night sets in.

Phil M

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Reviewed a month ago

My second time here, hoping for a third some day! Remember to bring plenty of water and firewood. An amazing place with an incredible story.

Joan M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Caught one mouse on second night. No signs/sounds of bear visiting. Beaver seen in pond across road toward evening. Pit toilet clean and stocked. Cabin a nice place to make memories and spend time. Canadian border to Wurtz landing a perfect day of floating. Wurtz to Ford a nice evening float. Ford to Polebridge another nice day’s float topped off by dinner at Northern Lights Saloon. No concerns about our stay. Locale great for river access. Field in front of cabin allows for evening soccer or baseball. Just be aware of ground squirrel holes.

Rachel R

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Reviewed 3 months ago

This cabin was is a beautiful location but was completely mice infested! We ended up leaving in the middle of the night because of how many mice we encountered. I did reach out to the forest service about our experience and hope the conditions are better for everyone in the future.

vernon k

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great get away in a convenient location on the north fork. Fully furnished kitchen for cooking meal for latge groups. Lots of room for a bunch of people. The kids loved running around and the campfire.

Scott M

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Beautiful!! The beds are actual mattresses, full and twin both, which is unusual for these. We had several groups of bicyclers from Europe stopping to camp here. One group just walked right into the cabin without knocking while my daughter was there! I asked the next one that stopped to camp for the night where they were getting the information (American Cycling Association I believe) that said they could camp at any of these cabins. Keep it locked up when not there!

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 33% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.