Ninko Cabin
Ninko Cabin is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.85806, -114.59750
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, 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 Ninko Cabin
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 border
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Rexford Bench Campground · 26 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 64 designated routes (134 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet Lookout | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Tuchuck Campground | Free campsite | 4.5 mi | Free | — |
| Tuchuck Campground | National forest campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Pnt03 Tr74 Site 3 | National forest camping area | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Tr74 Site 2 | National forest camping area | 5.5 mi | — | — |
| Tr74 Site 1 | National forest camping area | 6.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.