Wurtz Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. Winter access requires four-wheel drive and chains as the gravel North Fork Road is only intermittently plowed. Maximum stay is 3 consecutive nights with 7 total days per calendar year.
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Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.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From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .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
Wurtz Cabin is a historic two-story log cabin located just south of the Canadian border along the North Fork Road near the North Fork of the Flathead River. Listed on the National Historic Register, this fully accessible rental cabin was originally built by Frank and Ella Wurtz in 1913 and served as their family homestead through the 1960s. Volunteers helped the Forest Service restore the structure to its current condition. The rustic cabin accommodates up to 12 guests with two double beds on the main floor, a bunk bed, and twin beds in the loft. Amenities include a propane cook stove, propane lights, propane heater, wood stove, and basic cooking and eating utensils. A covered front porch overlooks a flat grassy lawn with views of pine trees and the snow-capped Livingston Range in Glacier National Park. An outdoor vault toilet is provided. No electricity or drinking water is available, and guests must bring their own water, food, bedding, flashlights, and garbage bags for pack-it-in, pack-it-out service. The cabin provides excellent access to outdoor recreation year-round, including wildlife viewing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in the nearby Flathead River, plus hiking trails through the surrounding forest. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Glacier National Park is accessible at Polebridge to the south. The North Fork Road is gravel and only intermittently plowed in winter, requiring four-wheel drive and chains. Grizzly bears frequent the area. Pets, tents, RVs, and commercial use are prohibited. Maximum stay is 3 consecutive nights with 7 total days per calendar year.
Directions
From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue and turn east onto Railroad Street at the stop sign. The road becomes North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Drive approximately 46 miles north on the gravel road. Wurtz Cabin is located on the west side of the road. Four-wheel drive and chains are required in winter as the road is only intermittently plowed.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $75 |
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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