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About Hells Canyon Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
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Reviews (66)
What Guests Are Saying
Hells Canyon Guard Station is praised for its beautiful location and charm, making it one of the reviewers' favorite spots. However, several maintenance issues were noted, including broken windows, inadequate firewood, and cleanliness concerns such as a fly infestation. Despite these drawbacks, visitors express a strong desire to return, indicating a deep appreciation for the area's natural beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Hells Canyon Guard Station is praised for its beautiful location and charm, making it one of the reviewers' favorite spots. However, several maintenance issues were noted, including broken windows, inadequate firewood, and cleanliness concerns such as a fly infestation. Despite these drawbacks, visitors express a strong desire to return, indicating a deep appreciation for the area's natural beauty.
Review Summary
Sherry C
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Ax has no handle, Maul head falls off there is a great hatchet in the cabin.
lots of mice,
If there is any wind he shutters rattle Gate post is broken so opening and closing large gate is difficult.
There are rags stuffed in the corners around the windows.
Does not appear the windows have been washed this year. Needs maintenance.
Sherry C
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Ax has no handle, Maul head falls off there is a great hatchet in the cabin.
lots of mice,
If there is any wind he shutters rattle Gate post is broken so opening and closing large gate is difficult.
There are rags stuffed in the corners around the windows.
Does not appear the windows have been washed this year. Needs maintenance.
Sara F
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Hells Canyon Ranger Station was the perfect weekend getaway. The 15 mi on dirt road was a little rough in spots, but nothing that my mid-sized SUV couldn’t handle. It did take us a full hour to get from the highway to the cabin, but you’re blessed with some pretty spectacular views along the way so it definitely wasn’t too bad. Make sure to bring a hatchet with you to split some of the smaller logs and to make kindling because the USFS provides a splitting maul but that can be too big when building a small fire. Also remember to bring a towel or two with you, especially if you have children or dogs (or partners) that love to play in creeks. They won’t be able to resist playing in Hells Canyon Creek that runs between the cabin and the road.
Sara F
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Hells Canyon Ranger Station was the perfect weekend getaway. The 15 mi on dirt road was a little rough in spots, but nothing that my mid-sized SUV couldn’t handle. It did take us a full hour to get from the highway to the cabin, but you’re blessed with some pretty spectacular views along the way so it definitely wasn’t too bad. Make sure to bring a hatchet with you to split some of the smaller logs and to make kindling because the USFS provides a splitting maul but that can be too big when building a small fire. Also remember to bring a towel or two with you, especially if you have children or dogs (or partners) that love to play in creeks. They won’t be able to resist playing in Hells Canyon Creek that runs between the cabin and the road.
Meika R
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Always love visiting with my family
Meika R
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Always love visiting with my family
Casey K
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Best choice I have made all year!
Casey K
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Best choice I have made all year!
Martie C
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Beautiful Location! Nice little cozy cabin. Only complaint is there was very little toilet paper in the outhouse.
Martie C
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Beautiful Location! Nice little cozy cabin. Only complaint is there was very little toilet paper in the outhouse.
Location Hells Canyon Guard Station
Address:
1820 Meadowlark Ln
Butte, MT, 59701
United States
From Whitehall, travel south on Highway 55 for about 20 miles. Turn right off the highway just before crossing the Jefferson River, onto Forest Service Road 125, and continue west about 14 miles on a dirt road. Winter access varies with snow conditions. Guests may need to hike, ski or snowmobile to the cabin during winter months. Maps may be purchased by calling the Butte/Jefferson Ranger District.
Hells Canyon Guard Station is located approximately 20 miles south of Whitehall on Highway 55.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.6908 / -112.424
Elevation: 1994 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
