Zips Place Cabin
Closed for the season April 1 through May 31. Reopens June 1, 2026. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 3 consecutive nights with a total of 7 nights per calendar year.
Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:02PM MDT until June 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following areas, Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. This includes the following Specific Areas... Kalispell and Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier Park. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Rockfall and debris flows are also possible in steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches for valley locations with 2 to 4 inches in the terrain are possible late Saturday through Monday. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:01PM MDT until June 1 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Montana... Flathead River At Columbia Falls affecting Flathead County. For the Flathead River...including At Columbia Falls...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Flathead River At Columbia Falls. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River are inundated with water. At 14.0 feet, Flooding of farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River is likely. Sections of the Steel Bridge Road become inundated with water and impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM MDT Saturday was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Forecast crest is 14.1 feet on Saturday afternoon. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:00PM MDT until June 2 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Montana... Swan River Near Bigfork affecting Lake, Missoula and Flathead Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Swan River Near Bigfork. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river. At 6.6 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas north of Lion Creek Road and adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few days. The river may reach flood stage. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathead…
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 Closure for Emergency Repairs
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 closed to motorized travel during 2026 repair work. See details and authorized access info.
Blankenship Emergency Closure
The Blankenship Bridge Area (Blankenship southwest), located south of Blankenship Road on the west side of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River is temporarily closed for public safety due to high water.
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center The Flathead National Forest has three forecast zones for avalanches: the Whitefish Range, the Flathead Range and Glacier National Park, and the Swan Range. Avalanche hazards are highly spatially variable, so…
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .Camping or otherwise occupying a designated site for over three consecutive days within a calendar year.
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.
Water Vessel Prohibitions
Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.
About
Zip's Place Cabin sits on historic homestead land in northwestern Montana's Flathead National Forest, 48 miles east of Hungry Horse along U.S. Highway 2. The property was homesteaded in 1937, purchased by the Kimmet family in 1945, and the cabin itself was constructed in 1954. The cabin entrance faces a large grassy lawn, while the rear backs up to lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees with a small stream running behind. The cabin accommodates up to 8 guests with two double beds and four twin beds. Rustic amenities include an electric stove, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, electric lights, and both electric and propane heat. A vault toilet is located on site, and a hand-pump well provides water from June through November only. Guests must bring their own bedding, food, first aid kit, and garbage bags. A fire pit is available in the rear area. Summer access is by vehicle with parking approximately 120 feet from the cabin. During winter or when road conditions are impassable, guests must park at the designated winter lot and travel approximately one mile by foot, snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes. The area is grizzly bear habitat; all food and garbage must be stored inside the cabin.
Directions
From Hungry Horse, travel east on U.S. Highway 2 for 48 miles to mile marker 191. Turn south on Geifer Creek/Lodgepole Lane (gravel road that veers left initially) and follow signs to the cabin. Summer parking is 120 feet from the cabin. During winter or impassable road conditions, park at the designated winter parking area and travel approximately one mile to the cabin.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $70 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 387-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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