Ford Cabin
Closed for the season. Opens May 20 for the 2026 season. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is three consecutive nights and seven nights per calendar year.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 9 at 11:35AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, with higher amounts above valley floors and in Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, Essex, Polebridge, Bad Rock Canyon, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prepare for difficult backcountry travel.
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.
About
Ford Cabin provides a secluded wilderness experience on the banks of the North Fork of the Flathead River in Montana's Flathead National Forest. The rustic log cabin sits on a grassy field near Tepee Creek, surrounded by pine trees and bordered by Glacier National Park to the east. The area is home to elk, moose, and grizzly bears. The cabin is equipped with propane-powered heating, lighting, and a cookstove, along with limited cooking and eating utensils. Sleeping accommodations include two bunk beds and one double bed for up to six guests. A vault toilet is located nearby, and a hand-pump provides potable water from April through November. A fire ring is available on the grounds. Guests must bring their own bedding, food, flashlights, and garbage bags as this is a pack-it-out facility. Access is via the gravel North Fork Road from Columbia Falls, turning onto Road 308 near Tepee Creek. The road is rough in spots and only intermittently plowed in winter, requiring four-wheel drive and chains. Polebridge Mercantile, about 30 minutes south, offers limited supplies. No RVs, tents, or campers are permitted at the site.
Directions
From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue until it ends at Railroad Street. Turn right (east) on Railroad Street, which becomes North Fork Road. Continue north approximately 45 miles (about 11 miles past Polebridge). Turn right on Road 308 just north of Tepee Creek crossing, cross a small bridge, and the cabin is on the right. The North Fork Road is gravel and rough in spots; 4WD and chains are recommended in winter.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
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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