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

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About Us

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.

Where to stay

Square Peg Ranch

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.

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The Hostel

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…)

Camping and Tipi

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…)

Oliver’s Blog

Find Us

LAND LINE
+1 406 888 5241
MOBILE PHONE
+1 406 253 4321
EMAIL
please use contact form
ADDRESS
80 Beaver Drive
Polebridge, MT 59928

  2025 SEASON
Memorial through Labor Day

Check In between 5 PM and 7 PM
Check Out before 10 AM

Hostel closed between 10 AM and 5 PM

DIRECTIONS
The North Fork Hostel & Inn is located on the western edge of Glacier National Park, 1/4 mile (1/2 kilometer) southeast of the Polebridge Mercantile at the end of Beaver Drive (follow the signs). Taking Camas Creek Road through Glacier Park avoids a rough section of the North Fork Road, in 2025 you do not need a reservation to access the hostel this way.
The North Fork Road north from Columbia Falls to Polebridge is route 486, a gravel road with sections of pavement.
Try to arrive during daytime to appreciate the views and to locate the North Fork Hostel & Inn easily.

The Square Peg Ranch is about 500 yards north of the Polebridge intersections on the left side.

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Happy Customers

This was our last stop on our road trip around America. To be perfectly honest it just couldn’t have ended any better, we spent 4 fantastic nights in the Green Zucchini. (more…)

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Loved our stay at the Square Peg Cabin, a rustic homestead a stone’s throw from the Polebridge Mercantile. (more…)

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