Zips Place Cabin

Zip's Place Cabin is located 48 miles east of Hungry Horse, in northwestern Montana. It provides a beautiful setting on property that was originally a homestead granted in 1937. In 1945 the land was bought by the Kimmet family of Cut Bank, and in 1954 the family constructed the cabin that resides there today. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, winter sports and viewing wildlife. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle during the summer months. The summer parking area is approximately 120 feet from the cabin, and some visitors find a cart helpful to transport gear. During the winter months, when snow is present or road conditions are impassable, guests must park at the designated winter parking area and hike, snowmobile, ski or snowshoe approximately one mile to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in warmer months. Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing entertain visitors in winter. Elk and moose are among the native animals that may be spotted in the area. The rustic cabin can accommodate up to eight guests. Amenities include a vault toilet, electric stove, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave oven, lights, electric and propane heat, pots and pans, utensils and cutlery, dishes and cleaning items. Electricity is provided, but water is only available from a well hand-pump June 1 to November 30. Guests should bring food, bedding and basic camp gear, including a first aid kit. Pets are allowed, but cleaning up after them is required. The cabin entrance faces a large grassy lawn area, and the rear backs up to a stand of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees, with a small stream running behind the cabin. The Hungry Horse Ranger District is bordered on the east by the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park, and it also covers part of the 286,700-acre Great Bear Wilderness. The town of Hungry Horse, an hour away, offers a variety of conveniences like grocery stores and gas stations.