Silvertip Cabin
Closed — Closed for winter due to road closures from December 1 through May 14. Open weekends only from July through August or early September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
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.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
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 (Flathe
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center
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Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.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From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .
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
Silvertip Cabin sits at 4,400 feet in a mixed conifer forest on Flathead National Forest land wedged between Great Bear Wilderness to the north and Bob Marshall Wilderness to the west. The cabin accommodates up to 8 guests with mattress-covered beds and a wood stove for heat. Access requires a 1.5-mile hike or horseback ride from Silvertip Trailhead during peak season, or up to 4 miles from Beaver Creek Campground when the final access road is gated. The cabin includes a pit toilet, hitchrail, and corral for stock users. There is no potable water; guests must treat water from the nearby Spotted Bear River. The facility has no tables or fire rings. Several trails from the cabin lead into the two wilderness areas, offering excellent opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, fishing, wildlife viewing, and hunting. Bears are active in the area and food storage requirements are strictly enforced. The location is extremely remote, over 70 miles from Hungry Horse and more than two hours from gas, groceries, and modern conveniences. Access roads include 55 miles of winding gravel road along Hungry Horse Reservoir. No cell phone service is available; the nearest public phone is 16 miles west at Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Guests must pack in all supplies and pack out all trash.
Directions
From Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 to Martin City, then turn south on Forest Road 38. Continue 55 miles on gravel road along Hungry Horse Reservoir to the junction with Forest Road 568. Turn east on FR 568 and drive 14 miles to Silvertip Trailhead during July-August. Hike 1.5 miles on Spotted Bear River Trail 83 to the cabin. During June and September, the trailhead is at Beaver Creek Campground, requiring a 4.5-mile hike. Roads are closed December 1 through May 14 for winter wildlife protection.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 758-5376 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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