Schnaus Cabin
Schnaus Cabin is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.83722, -114.35167
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, 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 Schnaus Cabin
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 wi
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Rexford Bench Campground · 37 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 58 designated routes (115 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonderson Meadow Dispersed Camping | Free campsite | 0.6 mi | Free | — |
| Round Prairie | Free campsite | 1.6 mi | Free | — |
| Ford Cabin | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Wurtz Cabin | National forest campground | 3.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Ben Rover Cabin | National forest campground | 5.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bowman Lake | Private campground | 6.8 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.