Zips Place Cabin
Open — Open for reservations June 1 through March 31. Closed April 1 through May 31 annually. Winter access requires parking at designated area and traveling approximately 1 mile to cabin via snowmobile, ski, snowshoe, or hiking when snow is present or roads are impassable.
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Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.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From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .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
Zip's Place Cabin sits on property that was originally part of a homestead granted in 1937. In 1945, the land was purchased by the Kimmet family of Cut Bank, Montana, and in 1954 they constructed the cabin that stands today. Located 48 miles east of Hungry Horse on US Highway 2, the cabin offers a peaceful retreat in the Flathead National Forest. The cabin accommodates up to 8 guests with two double beds and four twin beds. Amenities include electricity, propane and electric heat, an electric stove, refrigerator, lights, pots and pans, utensils, cutlery, dishes, and cleaning supplies. A vault toilet is available on-site, and seasonal potable water is provided. 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. Access varies by season: during summer months when roads are passable, visitors can drive to within approximately 120 feet of the cabin. During winter or when road conditions are impassable, guests must park at the designated winter parking area and travel approximately 1 mile to the cabin via snowmobile, ski, snowshoe, or hiking. The area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and wildlife viewing, with elk and moose commonly spotted. Grizzly bears inhabit the area, so proper food storage inside the cabin is required.
Directions
From Hungry Horse, travel east on US Highway 2 for 48 miles to between mile markers 191 and 192. Turn south on Geifer Creek (Lodgepole Lane) gravel county road, veering left initially. Follow signs to Zip's cabin for approximately 2 miles. During winter or when road conditions are impassable, park at the designated parking area and travel approximately 1 mile to the cabin via snowmobile, ski, snowshoe, or hiking. In summer when roads are passable, drive to within approximately 120 feet of the cabin.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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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