Silvertip Cabin
The remote Silvertip Cabin serves as an ideal base for accessing various hiking and horseback riding trails to the Great Bear and Bob Marshall Wilderness areas. Located 70 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse, up to eight guests can enjoy the comforts of the cabin's mattress-covered beds and warm up by the wood stove following various wilderness adventures. The cabin is only available on weekends from early July until August, or sometimes the first weekend of September. Access requires up to a 4-mile hike or horseback ride to the cabin, depending on conditions and the time of year.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
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Site guide
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| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvertip Cabin | Gravel | Partial | 8 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Rental fee is $50 per night. Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather, road conditions, or too much or little snow, etc. |
The log cabin can sleep up to eight people in six single beds and two cots. Amenities include a propane stove, propane lights, basic cooking utensils, a wood stove, a sink with running water, and an outdoor pit toilet. Equestrian campers are welcome to use the corral and hitching rail. There is a water valve above the stock tank to provide water for the horses. No tables or campfire rings are available outside the cabin. Drinking water is available at the cabin. There is a bag water filter for cabin use hanging next to the sink. Guests should bring water, food, bedding, towels, a first aid kit and all other basic camp gear.Guests must clean the cabin and carry out all trash before leaving. Dogs are allowed.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 to Martin City, then south on Forest Road 38. Drive about 55 miles on a winding, gravel road, along Hungry Horse Reservoir. At the junction with Diamond R Guest Ranch, turn east on Forest Road 568 and travel approximately 15 miles. Park at the trailhead and hike or ride on Trail No.
| Nearest town | Hungry Horse, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.9255° N, 113.2862° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The water system is not filtered but can be treated or boiled prior to consumption.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGlade Creek Piles Rx
35 mi from the campground · 1 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Bish's RV ↗ | 49 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Montana Adventure Stop ↗ | 50 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.5 miGunsight Peak ↗8.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miSilvertip Creek ↗11.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miSilvertip Connection0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miLimestone Peak3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.7 miDean Creek ↗9.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.4 miElk Ridge West1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.1 miSilvertip Trailhead ↗Flathead National Forest · Season 07/01
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Bob Marshall Wilderness, which overlaps Flathead National Forest.
- inBob Marshall Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,062,694 acres
- inFlathead National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,651,693 acres
- 5.5 miGreat Bear Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 286,659 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The cabin is situated in a stand of mixed conifer trees, at an elevation of 4,400 feet. It lies a short walk from the Spotted River, on a stretch of Flathead National Forest land wedged between Great Bear Wilderness to the north and Bob Marshall Wilderness to the west. Peaks in the region include Sergeant Mountain and Whitcomb Peak.
Recreation
From the cabin, several hiking and horseback riding trails lead into the two wilderness areas. Fishing, wildlife viewing and hunting are also popular activities.
Nearby
Silvertip is a long distance from any modern conveniences. Guests should expect to drive over two hours for gas and groceries.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silvertip Cabin?
Sites at Silvertip Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Silvertip Cabin?
Rental fee is $50 per night. Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather, road conditions, or too much or little snow, etc.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Silvertip Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Silvertip Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Silvertip Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Silvertip Cabin?
From the cabin, several hiking and horseback riding trails lead into the two wilderness areas. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Silvertip Cabin?
Hungry Horse, Montana. Silvertip is a long distance from any modern conveniences.
Source: Getting there
What if Silvertip Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Beaver Creek Campground (4 mi, first-come), Spotted Bear Campground (11.1 mi, first-come), and Peter's Creek Campground (18.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby