Flathead National Forest encompasses Schnaus Cabin, a Forest Service-managed site that operates on a reservation system. Located in the Hungry Horse area, this established campground restricts pets and focuses primarily on fishing access. The cabin-style accommodation provides a different camping experience from traditional tent or RV sites.
Campers can explore campgrounds around Flathead National Forest for additional forest-based options. The Just Past Schnaus Cabin Dispersed site sits less than a mile away for those preferring undeveloped camping. Advance reservations help secure this forest retreat.
Description
Overview
Schnaus Cabin is located near the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River, in the Flathead National Forest. It can host up to 12 guests for a scenic, peaceful mountain vacation. The rustic dwelling provides a superb setting for fishing, hiking, bird watching and much more in the Whitefish Mountains. The fully accessible cabin can be reached via vehicle and a parking area is located outside the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. The majority of the road from Columbia Falls to Schnaus Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.
Recreation
Summertime activities include hiking, rafting and fishing. In winter, visitors enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Bird and wildlife watching are also pleasing pastimes, and guests may see elk, moose or bears in the area.
Facilities
The cabin is equipped with a propane cook stove, heater, lights, a wood stove and accessible vault toilet. Furnishings include two double beds and a bunk bed on the main floor, plus twin beds located in the loft. No drinking water or electricity is available. Guests should bring plenty of water, bedding, food, flashlights and basic camping gear, among other necessities. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
The cabin sits near a creek and some ponds, a short hike from the North Fork Flathead River. It is surrounded by scattered pine trees and lies within a meadow at an approximate elevation of 3,700 feet, in the Whitefish Range of the Rocky Mountains. The Glacier View Ranger District is bordered on the east by the North Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park. To the north is Canada and west is the Kootenai National Forest.
Nearby Attractions
Polebridge Mercantile is located seven miles south of Schnaus, offering limited supplies.
Fee Info
Rental fee is $65 per night and there is a maximum stay of three consecutive nights with a total of seven days per calendar year. Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather, road conditions, or too much or little snow, etc. Federal Pass discounts do not apply.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSchnaus Cabin is located in Montana
Directions
From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue and turn east on Railroad Street at the stop sign. This becomes North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Continue north on this gravel road for 42 miles to the intersection with Forest Road 10372 and look for the sign for Schnaus Cabin. Go east for less than a half-mile and turn north at the sign for Schnaus Cabin. The majority of the road from Columbia Falls to Scnaus Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.
Address
10 Hungry Horse Drive, P.O. Box 190340
Hungry horse, MT 59919
Coordinates
48.8372222 N
114.3516667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 48 min from Missoula, MT
- 4 hrs 23 min from Great Falls, MT
- 5 hrs 18 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 5 hrs 47 min from Spokane, WA
