The best river, stream, or creek cabin rentals near Bigfork, Montana

Looking for a cabin camping experience along a river near Bigfork, Montana? Hipcamp has over 800 options for you to choose from! Some of the top-rated campsites in the area include Primrose Meadows (652 reviews), Shameless Oasis Lodging and Camping (58 reviews), and A Place of Tranquility (54 reviews). Average price per night is $95 with options as low as $20. Popular amenities include showers, trash, and campfires, while popular activities include fishing, surfing, and boating.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a cabin camping experience along a river near Bigfork, Montana? Hipcamp has over 800 options for you to choose from! Some of the top-rated campsites in the area include Primrose Meadows (652 reviews), Shameless Oasis Lodging and Camping (58 reviews), and A Place of Tranquility (54 reviews). Average price per night is $95 with options as low as $20. Popular amenities include showers, trash, and campfires, while popular activities include fishing, surfing, and boating.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Stillwater Getaway

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39mi from Bigfork · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Olney, MT

Family and pet friendly lakeside cabins, wall tents, and campsites. Come enjoy a true Montana experience at Stillwater Getaway, located 15 miles North of Whitefish on Lower Stillwater Lake bring your paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes to explore the lake. There is a bath house with showers and toilets and outhouses around the property as well. We have a shared Mess Hall with a full kitchen with a BBQ grill, coffee, and WiFi.

2. Montana Swan Valley Retreat

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42mi from Bigfork · 1 site · Lodging · Condon, MT

Experience Montana’s Swan Valley Discover the Rocky Mountains of western Montana from this rustic log cabin, perfectly located in the heart of the Swan Valley. From your porch, take in sweeping views of the Swan Range and the Bob Marshall Wilderness to the east, and the Mission Mountains Wilderness to the west. Wildlife &Setting The cabin overlooks a spring-fed pond and wetlands, home to elk, moose, deer, native trout, ducks, geese, great blue herons, and the occasional frog chorus. Grizzlies and black bears also roam the surrounding wilderness, adding to the authentic Montana experience. With dozens of pristine lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and mountain trails nearby, you’ll have endless opportunities for exploration. Outdoor Recreation Holland Lake is just six miles away—ideal for hiking to waterfalls Outdoor Activities Holland Lake (6 miles away): Paddle, kayak, canoe, or hike to a nearby waterfall. Wrap up your day with a drink or dinner at Holland Lake Lodge. Fishing: The Swan River and offers great fly-fishing. Hiking, Biking & Huckleberry Picking: Miles of scenic trails in every direction. Winter Activities: Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Adventures Nearby: Venture into the Bob Marshall or Mission Mountains Wilderness for true backcountry exploration. Relax in Comfort The cabin blends rustic charm with cozy comfort. Inside, you’ll find a warm and welcoming living space. Fully stocked kitchen with dining table (seats 6) and bar seating (3) Prefer to be outside? Enjoy: A charcoal grill Multiple picnic tables A fire pit under the stars Room for the Whole Family Master Bedroom: Full log bed and private bathroom Second Bedroom: Bunk bed (full-size bottom, twin top) and nearby hall bathroom Downstairs: Three twin beds and one double bed, plus a second wood stove, TV, and DVD/VHS player Plenty of room for families or friends traveling together. Easy Gear Access & Day Trips Need gear? Rentals are available at Holland Lake Lodge or in Seeley Lake. Nearby attractions include: Blacktail Ski Area: 1 hour Whitefish Mountain Resort: 1 hr 40 mins Glacier National Park: Under 2 hours Bigfork &; Flathead Lake: 45 minutes away—perfect for day trips, dining, or brewery hopping.

3. Jim Creek Cozy Cabin & RV w/ Hookup

34mi from Bigfork · 1 site · Lodging · Bigfork, MT

Forest Service Boundary property. Campsite with 2 Units totaling 2 queens, 1 full, 2 doubles. Adjacent the Mission Mountains, Peck Lake Road is a rare foothills through route with access to hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and exploring! Along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route GDMBR (bikepacking route) on Peck Lake Road, in the Swan Valley, Montana, a short walk to Jim Creek for a crisp plunge. This hard sided campsite hosts a Remodeled Dry cabin with Power and Queen-Double bunk bed, dining table with chairs and a covered porch. The Second Living Unit is a well kept 2018, Jayco travel trailer with slide-out that sleeps 4 comfortably (up to 6), and has full utilities (water/power/sewer) and includes A/C, 3 burner range, microwave, bathroom with standup shower (5 gallon RV water heater), outdoor shower, private master with RV Queen mattress. The rear living setup allows for a large living/dining/kitchen area. The futon folds down into a full bed, and the dinette drops into a double futon 4” pad for extra campers or sleeping separately. This private parcel shares a forest service boundary on one side, and is adjacent the road on the other, but the cabin and RV are set as close to the FS boundary as possible and there is a large, 1 acre clearing with plenty of additional parking areas. Enjoy the forest service access and nearby Jim Creek with public access just across the bridge. Check out the pair of nesting Common Loons at Peck Lake. Get out of the tent and enjoy a cozy night inside. Outdoor string lighting and an adjacent forest service campfire ring makes your evenings something to remember. Minutes to other local trailheads and public land and water way access. Notes: There is plenty of additional parking, but no additional RV hookups. Tent camping is not recommended at this site, nor is outdoor cooking since there is a high density of bears in the area, but campers are welcome to stay and there is room inside the dry cabin for your gear! If additional, covered storage is needed for 1 or 2 bikes, please contact the host for access to the small storage shed. Bring your bear spray. Store all food and trash inside the hard sided cabin or RV in the provided containers.

4. Flathead National Forest

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300 sites · Swan Lake, Montana

The Flathead National Forest is all about its geography. It lies in the heart of the Rockies, just west of the continental divide, and a pinch south of the Canadian Border. With geography like this, landscape magic is bound to occur, and it does. With over 2.4 million acres, the Flathead features three wilderness areas, impressive ski areas, commanding wild ranges, meandering streams, and raging rivers (this list could go on). Spend your days hiking, rafting, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, and fishing. At night shack up in a Forest Service cabin or pitch a tent beneath the northern lights. Get the fire roaring, raise your bottle, and make a toast to the Flathead and her geographic magic!

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5. Lolo National Forest

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395 sites · Alberton, Montana

You are going to be filled to the brim with glee when you discover Lolo National Forest. Seriously; this is the kind of place you can stand with your feet in a crystal clear stream, bighorn sheep filling the meadow, with the sun setting behind snowcapped mountain peaks in the distance. And that’s just a roadside pull off! With over two million acres to explore, hikers, bikers and backcountry seekers will be stoked on the supa-lush forest, and trails like Cougar Peak Lookout and the Lolo Peak trail (which we assure you is not low-low). Boat for a day in Seeley Lake, or cast a line into pristine mountain streams for a try at the trout. Dinner is going to taste great over the campfire! Through the meadows or up the peaks, it’s easy enough to get your share of adventure at Lolo.

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6. Polebridge Cabin and Tents, VIEWS

49mi from Bigfork · 1 site · Lodging · Polebridge, MT

A wonderful cabin for family groups and friends to gather. This cabin sits on 206 acres of forest and meadow with no neighbours and yet only 1.5 miles from the quaint mountain town of Polebridge. The cabin is accessed by its own 0.25 miles gravel driveway surrounded by 2 million acres of National Forest with Unforgettable views into Glacier National Park. There is so much to do here for all ages, Hike on the property, sit on the porches and admire the view, raft , fish or kayak the North Fork of the Flathead. Take trips into Glacier National Park we are only 2.5 miles from the North Fork Park Entrance (shorter if you walk) with access to Bowman and Kintla Lakes and miles of trails. It is a 40 minute beautiful drive to Apgar to the start of the Going to the Sun road. Polebridge is a lively mountain outpost with a famous bakery, pizza and equipment rentals. The Northern Lights Saloon and Home Ranch Bottoms (5 miles away) often have live music in the summer months.

7. Sunset Mountain View Cabin

17mi from Bigfork · 7 sites · Lodging · Kila, MT

Indian Creek Rentals offers unique luxury vacation stays in the heart of Western North Carolina. Our property features one of a kind farm cottages, cabin, campsites, and a glamping trailer, surrounded by mountain scenery and private hiking trails. As local owners, we transformed historic farm buildings into welcoming retreats, blending mountain charm with comfort for a memorable stay. Indian Creek Rentals offers a peaceful countryside location just minutes from Lake Toxaway. Surrounded by rolling pastures, wooded trails, and mountain views, our property provides a quiet retreat while keeping you close to popular attractions. Guests can explore nearby lakes, waterfalls, and small mountain towns, then return to the privacy and comfort of our unique accommodations for a relaxing end to each day.

Public campgrounds near Bigfork

Mission Lookout

16mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Zip's Place Cabin

32mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Wurtz Cabin

34mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Challenge Cabin

35mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Star Meadows Guard Station

36mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Silvertip Cabin

37mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Bend Guard Station

47mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Lolo National Forest

Ben Rover Cabin

49mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Owl Creek Cabin

49mi from Bigfork · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Stories from the community

Ankur

June 2025

1 night at Stillwater Getaway

Great place to stay for the night while we were backpacking. Hosts were super nice. And a full kitchen for us to cook.

Jon

June 2025

1 night at Stillwater Getaway

A great place to stay right on the water. The host, Ryan, was very helpful and very responsive. I came with a group of 5 and we had a fun stay.

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alyssa

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Stillwater Getaway

Loved the area and space for us to walk around with our dogs! We had a blast and will be back again!

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Mercedes

April 2025

3 nights at Stillwater Getaway

Owners were great! Always checked in with me to make sure everything was fine and the amenities were awesome. Everything you would need is available! The place itself was absolutely beautiful! Perfect stay!