Ben Rover Cabin

Ben Rover Cabin is located 35 miles north of Columbia Falls, perched near the Wild and Scenic Flathead River. The rustic accommodations provide a delightful setting for photographing scenery, viewing wildlife and enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature, and the cabin provides access to hiking, fishing and boating the river. It is generally accessible by vehicle, however, in winter, four-wheel drive vehicles with chains are strongly recommended. The majority of the road from Columbia Falls to the cabin is gravel, so be prepared for dust during your drive and at the cabin. Visitors can enjoy fishing, canoeing and kayaking on the river. Floating from Polebridge to Glacier Rim is easy, as the section contains mostly Class I to II rapids. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular activities enjoyed by winter visitors, with various designated snowmobile routes and flat areas available nearby, and trails are available for hiking in good weather. Indoor accommodations fit eight guests on two double beds, one bunk and two twin beds. Amenities include a propane cook stove, propane lights, a heater and a wood stove; the kitchen offers basic cooking pots, pans and eating utensils, and cleaning supplies are also provided. A campfire pit with benches and a vault toilet are located outside, and the water source is a well with a hand pump. Water is not available December through March, so guests should bring plenty for drinking, cooking and cleaning. No electricity is available, and guests are advised to bring food, bedding, a cooler, garbage bags, flashlights and all other basic camping gear. Guests will need to clean the cabin and carry out all trash before leaving. The cabin is set along the North Fork of the Flathead River near the western border of Glacier National Park. Aspen trees dot the property as it backs up to a stand of conifers, and the front of the cabin opens up to a grassy field, offering views of the peaks of the Livingston Range in Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park is a short drive away, and the Polebridge Mercantile, offering limited supplies, is just a half-mile up the road.