The North Fork Hostel: quiet and rustic accommodations in Polebridge, Montana since 1979
Our mission is to provide the best possible experience and create a sanctuary for all people within our planetary boundaries and educate and inspire our guests with solutions to our environmental and social crisis.
“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell“
~ Edward Abbey
“A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone.”
~ Henry David Thoreau
Located in the North Fork Valley just west of Glacier National Park, the North Fork Hostel offers guests a choice of accommodations in an old-fashioned, old world atmosphere. It’s a place to get away, relax, meet new friends and enjoy the beauty of Glacier National Park and the Flathead National Forest.
No cell service or wifi internet. Propane or solar lights brighten your nights (there’s no electricity in Polebridge). Although the area is off the power grid, the hostel has a small solar system to recharge your devices. A propane cooking range and propane refrigerators are available to make your food preparation easier after you have spent an exciting day exploring the area.
Visitors from all around the world enjoy our facilities. It is not uncommon to begin your day by having a fascinating conversation with travelers from other countries while enjoying your morning coffee.
All guests may use the amenities of the hostel. These include a living room, shower, and kitchen and refrigerator facilities. Bedding and Towels are normally not provided but can be rented for a fee.
Your friendly hostelmeister is Oliver. He has traveled the world extensively and understands hosteller’s needs. He is fluent in English, German. Reservations only, at least 3 day in advance. Questions? Give Oliver a call or send an email.
The log home rental is just north of the “Polebridge Intersection” on the left. Look for the sign “Square Peg Ranch”. From this rustic cabin, you can view the majestic Livingston Range in Glacier National Park, with Spring Creek just outside the cabin’s doors. The log home is one mile (1.6 km) from the Polebridge entrance to Glacier National Park.
A large downstairs shared living room, a warm and pleasant, fully-equipped community kitchen and the spiffiest outhouses on the North Fork. (The interior art is interesting — look for John’s college diploma.) (more…)
You set up your own tent and still have access to all amenities.
For a little more plush camping we have a tipi available that sports a double bed but still has a dirt floor and lets you experience all the night sounds. (more…)
Reservation
3 days in advance please
requested
Here is Glacier’s latest construction update for coming summer. North Fork Updates are all the way at the bottom of this news release:WEST GLACIER, Mont. [April 1, 2024]… Read more “Glacier National Park 2024 Construction Updates”
Here is the press release from Glacier National Park that came out this week. Hope this is helpful: Date: January 23, 2024 Contact: Autumn Sifuentes, 406-888-7921 WEST GLACIER, Mont. [January 23,… Read more “Glacier National Park 2024 Vehicle Reservations Opened January 25”
News Release Date: November 9, 2023 Contact: Gina Icenoggle, 406-888-5838 WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 9, 2023] – Glacier National Park will implement a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024, beginning May 24 for the west side… Read more “Glacier National Park Announces a Pilot Vehicle Reservation System in 2024”
