KALISPELL – Fifteen rental cabins in Flathead National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff. Developed campgrounds and most restroom facilities are also closed. Even though campgrounds are closed, boat launches associated with campgrounds remain open.
Effective immediately, all Flathead National Forest rental cabins will be closed and unavailable to rent via Recreation.gov. Notifications to cabin renters will be made as soon as possible and refunds will be processed.
On the Swan Lake Ranger District this includes the Mission Lookout Cabin, Old Condon Ranger Station, Owl Creek Cabin and the Swan Guard Station. A full list of rental cabins can be found on the Forest’s website https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/flathead/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=66162&actid=101
Developed campground closures for the Swan Lake Ranger District includes: Holland Lake Campground, Lindbergh Lake Boat Ramp, Lindbergh Lake Campground and Swan Lake Campground. A full list of developed campgrounds can also be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/flathead/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=66162&actid=29
“As we work through an unpredictable and rapidly changing situation, health and safety is our number one priority,” wrote the Flathead National Forest in a press release. “We are committed to continuing to support our communities and fulfill our mission as we all work together to minimize the impacts and spread of COVID-19.”
These actions have been taken based on the best available medical advice for cleaning per CDC guidelines and to promote social distancing. Rental cabin visitors are encouraged to contact their ranger district office with additional questions. The Swan Lake District Office can be reached at 406-837-7500.
The Flathead National Forest continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our 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, reservation holders will receive a full refund for their reservation.
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