Cabin accommodations near Martin City, Montana provide woodland retreats for Glacier National Park visitors without traditional camping gear. Located at approximately 3,200 feet elevation, the area experiences cool summer nights with temperatures often dropping into the 40s even in July and August. Most cabin facilities remain open from May through September, with peak season extending from mid-June through early September.
What to do
Lakeside recreation: Lake Five Resort offers water-based activities right at your cabin's doorstep. "The lake is cold and gin clear, just like you expect from a mountain lake," notes one visitor who appreciated the traditional atmosphere of this "classic lake resort going back to 100 years."
Mountain biking: Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast rents e-bikes at reasonable rates for exploring the area. "They also rent ebikes at super reasonable rates. They offer a number of different types of sites," mentions a reviewer who found this convenient for accessing nearby trails.
Winter activities: While most cabins operate seasonally, Columbia Falls RV Park offers year-round accommodations. A December visitor reported: "I stayed here in December of last year over the holidays and had a great experience. The manager, Paige, was awesome. Very accommodating and nice."
What campers like
Evening entertainment: West Glacier KOA Resort offers nightly activities that enhance the cabin camping experience. "But to have live music available each night in a very open inviting area that looks out at the mountains is pretty amazing," shares one reviewer who appreciated this amenity.
Proximity to park entrance: Glacier Campground provides cabin options just outside the park boundary. A reviewer notes: "This campground was nice and clean but VERY busy. Not an issue as it was 4th of July weekend but if you want a more quiet and spread out situation, I wouldn't recommend staying here."
Swimming options: Cabin campers with children particularly value water access. "Good size spaces, walking path around the whole campground. Pools are very basic. Playground is nice. Fun to have dinner and ice cream one night. Cool activities for kids and adults," mentions a KOA visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most cabin facilities close by early October. "We stayed in a little cabin for three nights. The owners were very accommodating, we snuck in on their closing weekend to visit glacier national park," notes a Lake Five Resort visitor about late-season availability.
Bear protection: North American RV Park & Yurt Village offers cabins in a secure setting. "My wife really enjoyed the fact that it had an electric fence around the perimeter to try and preclude wildlife from entering the park area. It keeps everything out, so you won't see deer walking through your campsite."
Temperature variations: Cabins provide better insulation than tents for unexpected weather. "Stayed in a yurt for a week. Loved the vibe of the campground. Free coffee was a life safer for early rising to get into the park at 6am... Loved the yurt and stayed warm."
Tips for camping with families
Play areas: Rocky Mountain Hi Campground offers extensive family facilities. "Great place to camp with children because of the large, grassy playground and swimming area. Showers and a laundry are on site. Sites have trees and a fire ring."
Activity options: West Glacier KOA provides multiple recreation options for different ages. "They have a 2 pools (which, though heated, is super cold), a hot tub (but it's adult only, so if you have kids that cannot be alone, it's a no go), and a nature trail."
Kid-friendly cabins: North American RV Park arranges family accommodations together. "They were very helpful to book us all side by side (2 yurts and a cabin)," explains a visitor traveling with multiple families.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Mountain Meadow RV Park and Cabins offers different cabin types based on RV size. "The sites across the back(11-16) seem roomier and more offset than the rest. The campground is well maintained, quiet and heavily wooded, although there is a fair bit of road noise from US-2."
Electrical connections: Cabin campers should check what's provided. "Our site was not very level front to back and side to side, and though we got close, we couldn't get fully level," notes a Mountain Meadow visitor with a 36-foot Class A motorhome.
Laundry facilities: Cabin campers staying multiple days value on-site laundry. "Only drawback was 1 washer/1 dryer for entire campsite. We ended up going 10 minutes away to laundrymat in Hungry Horse," reports a Lake Five Resort visitor, highlighting potential wait times during busy periods.
