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Ford Cabin

48.8756° N / 114.3776° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 27Next open weekend Dec 126 detected openings this week1 monitored site

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Campsite Sniper detected 6 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234337

When Ford Cabin reopens

Ford Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
6
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
7

Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 72 open for online reservation · 99 reserved · 12 closed.

Where the open windows are

60.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 72 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online60.7%
Open site-nights72 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)99 / 171
Weekday openings49
Weekend openings23

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 49 fall on weekdays and 23 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
01020304041116151817SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

February holds the most room. 18 of 28 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 cabin
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
001  72

This cabin currently has 72 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateSun · Sep 27
Next open weekendSat · Dec 12

The next bookable night is Sep 27; the first open weekend starts Dec 12. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

72 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Ford Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 12 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 27 at site 001.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
00120 ftNone7210 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 6, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 12 +60 more

About Ford Cabin

Overview

Ford Cabin offers a cozy, rustic getaway along the appropriately named Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River. It is about 45 miles north of Columbia Falls, in northwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, viewing wildlife and exploring the area's many trails. The cabin is available from May 22 to March 31. It can be access by vehicle, however four-wheel drive and chains are recommended during the winter. 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 Ford Cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin.

Recreation

Rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing is pleasant. In fact, the Flathead River is renowned for its excellent fly fishing. Visitors can hike and mountain bike on various trails and roads, or float in the river from the Canadian border to Polebridge on Class I to II rapids.

Facilities

The rustic log cabin has a small, covered front porch and a vault toilet nearby. It is equipped with a propane stove, lights, a heater and limited cooking and eating utensils. Furnishings include two bunk beds and one double bed, to accommodate up to six people.

Water from a hand-pump system, is only available from April to November. In winter, visitors must bring their own water. Other items to bring include food, bedding, flashlights, a first aid kit and other basic camping gear. Click here for more cabin details .

Natural Features

The cabin is perched on a grassy field beside a stand of pine trees and near the North Fork of the Flathead River and Tepee Creek.

The surrounding Glacier View Ranger District is bordered on the east by the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park. To the north is Canada and west is the Kootenai National Forest. A variety of wildlife live in the area, including elk, moose and bears.

1 monitored cabinRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontFire pitsMax party 6

Getting there

From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue until the road ends at the intersection of Railroad Street. Turn right (east) on Railroad Street. Continue on Railroad Street; it becomes the North Fork Road. Continue north on the North Fork Road for 45 miles. Turn right on Road 308 just north of the Tepee Creek crossing. Follow Road 308 back across Tepee Creek to Ford Cabin. North Fork Road is gravel and rough in spots. It is only intermittently plowed during the winter months, requiring four-wheel drive or chains for travel.

P.O. Box 190340; 10 Hungry Horse Drive, Hungry Horse, MT 59919406-387-3800
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteWildlife ViewingWinter Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Ford Cabin?

Reservations for Ford Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 72 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (39.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Ford Cabin?

Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings at Ford Cabin in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Ford Cabin?

12 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 27 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Ford Cabin fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Ford Cabin?

February 2027, with 18 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.

When is the next open date at Ford Cabin?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 27 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Dec 12. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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