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Ninko Cabin

Ninko is available from Dec 1st through March 31st each winter. 

Ninko Cabin is located 45 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road. Access involves an 12-mile hike, snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile to the cabin from the North Fork Road. Ninko has rustic accommodations including propane cook stove, lights, wood stove, and vault toilet. Renters should pack their own bedding and drinking water. Ninko's maximum party size is 7. The cabin has two bunk beds and a small loft. Please pack out what you brought including your garbage. Grizzly bears live in the area; store your food, beverages, coolers, and garbage inside the cabin. Pets are allowed. Please pick up after your pet! Commercial use of the cabins is prohibited (outfitter guides, groups or organizations with compensated leaders/chaperons).

      

Current Conditions
For condition information call Hungry Horse-Glacier View RD, 406-387-3800.

Reservations

For reservations and fee information, visit: Recreation.gov

General Information

Available December 1 - March 31

For rental and fee information, visit Recreation.gov

Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger Station office

Address: 10 Hungry Horse Drive 10 Hungry Horse Drive, MT 59919
Phone: (406) 387-3800
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.85964

Longitude: -114.59947

Directions

Ninko Cabin is located 45 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT up the North Fork Road (County Road #486). To find the North Fork Road take Nucleus Avenue north through Columbia Falls, turn east on Railroad Street at the stop sign, this becomes the North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Turn west on #318 Whale Creek Road, park in the plowed pullout near the entrance of the Whale Creek road. Park at the end of the plowing and ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile from this point approximately 7 miles to the gated road #10832, travel northwest on this road approximately 2 miles to Ninko Cabin. Signs are posted along the way.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated April 4th, 2025