Wurtz Cabin
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 48.8990, -114.3885
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The historic Wurtz cabin is about 46 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road north of Polebridge. Wurtz has rustic accommodations including propane cook stove, heater, lights, wood stove, and vault toilet. The party size is twelve with two double beds and a bunk bed on the main floor and twin beds in the 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 not allowed at Wurtz. Commercial use of the cabins is prohibited (outfitter guides, groups or organizations with compensated leaders/chaperons)Wurtz CabinKitchenLiving roomOutdoor fire ringWood shedRestroom
From the USFS.Official page
Is Wurtz Cabin free?
No. Wurtz Cabin charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Wurtz Cabin?
Wurtz Cabin isabout 46 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on 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. Continue north 46 miles on this road Wurtz is on your left.
Nearby
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
