Ford Cabin
Ford Cabin is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.87361, -114.37667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-387-3800
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ford Cabin
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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Rexford Bench Campground · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 46 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 58 designated routes (103 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wurtz Cabin | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Round Prairie | Free campsite | 1.2 mi | Free | — |
| Schnaus Cabin | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sonderson Meadow Dispersed Camping | Free campsite | 3.3 mi | Free | — |
| Kintla Lake Camp | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Kintla Lake | National park campground | 4.5 mi | $15–$25 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.