National Forest cabins, developed campgrounds closed

Fifteen rental cabins in Flathead National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff due to COVID-19.

Developed campgrounds, developed group campsites and most restroom facilities are also closed.

Effective immediately all Flathead National Forest rental cabins will be closed and unavailable to rent via Recreation.gov. A full list of rental cabins can be found on the Forest’s website.

Dispersed camping is still open to the public, but Forest officials say people should abide by the Governor’s Stay at Home order regarding dispersed camping that may accommodate a larger number of people.

A full list of developed campgrounds can also be found on the Forest’s website.

Notifications to cabin renters will be made as soon as possible and refunds will be processed.

National Forest officials said health and safety is their top priority in an unpredictable and rapidly changing situation.

These actions have been taken based on the best available medical advice for cleaning according to Centers for Disease Control guidelines and to promote social distancing.

Forest officials say they are monitoring the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and its reservation policies through Recreation.gov.

Reservation holders will be notified via email and/or cell phone text messages if there are any changes affecting their reservation. In the event of delayed openings of some, part, or all of a reservable recreation facility to ensure safe social distancing, renters will receive a full refund for their reservation.

Rental cabin visitors are encouraged to contact their ranger district office with additional questions.

• Tally Lake Ranger District Office: (406) 758-5204

• Hungry Horse-Glacier View District Offices: (406) 387-3800

• Spotted Bear District Office: (406) 387-3800

• Swan Lake District Office: (406) 837-7500