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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
Steve P
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Well appointed cabin, good water.
Steve P
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Well appointed cabin, good water.
Michelle M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Beautiful views. Agree with past reviewer on the pros and cons. Long drive to get back there but really pretty! Not sure if we had a pack rat or just a lot of mice but sleeping was not so restful. Do not keep any food inside overnight, lock it in your car.
It is definitely a rustic experience. The water and toilet was really nice to have.
Michelle M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Beautiful views. Agree with past reviewer on the pros and cons. Long drive to get back there but really pretty! Not sure if we had a pack rat or just a lot of mice but sleeping was not so restful. Do not keep any food inside overnight, lock it in your car.
It is definitely a rustic experience. The water and toilet was really nice to have.
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Super views rivaling fire lookouts. Instead of looking down at the views you are looking up at them like at Table Mountain.
The good:
Best views from 10 cabins we rented on vacation.
Hour long drive from main road and not recommended for cars but beautiful scenes on the way and there.
Last Verizon cell 4G service about 6.6 miles from cabin. Text about 2.2 miles from cabin.
4 beds with 1 more in the loft plus floor space for sleeping bags. Ladders on walls to enter loft and upper beds downstairs.
Nice concrete floor for easy cleaning.
Hand pump for water even in cold months. Some say it is delicious but we tasted metal pipe.
Nice creek.
Warnock Hersey Baker's Choice wood cook stove with oven. Wood only goes in upper left!
Nice size porch with big table and 2 propane burner in locked cabinet.
Quartz crystals on trails.
Lots of wood.
Picnic bench.
A few games.
Very quiet as it is on a dead end road.
Nice vault pit toilet.
The bad:
Bring fly traps during warm months.
Needs new broom & there was no mop head, just a handle.
Need razor blade scraper to clean windows.
While we saw and heard no mice this was the dirtiest of all the cabins we visited. From mouse feces all over to not being cleaned by numerous previous renters to open food left in the cabinets. People PLEASE pack out your food and unwanted items. We hauled away so much junk it was ridiculous. 6 empty water containers? COME ON! If we were to get Hantavirus on this trip it was due to this location! We left the canned food but it is quite apparent there are regulars who rent quite often and leave stuff. PLEASE be considerate and a decent person. Take stuff home and clean.
We saw nobody by cabin but there is no gate to block people. Maybe park on bridge to block? Some reports of people stopping to use pit toilet. Don't leave your good toilet paper that you brought for strangers to use who did not pay to stay here.
We would rent again and you should too. Long rough drive but it is worth it.
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Super views rivaling fire lookouts. Instead of looking down at the views you are looking up at them like at Table Mountain.
The good:
Best views from 10 cabins we rented on vacation.
Hour long drive from main road and not recommended for cars but beautiful scenes on the way and there.
Last Verizon cell 4G service about 6.6 miles from cabin. Text about 2.2 miles from cabin.
4 beds with 1 more in the loft plus floor space for sleeping bags. Ladders on walls to enter loft and upper beds downstairs.
Nice concrete floor for easy cleaning.
Hand pump for water even in cold months. Some say it is delicious but we tasted metal pipe.
Nice creek.
Warnock Hersey Baker's Choice wood cook stove with oven. Wood only goes in upper left!
Nice size porch with big table and 2 propane burner in locked cabinet.
Quartz crystals on trails.
Lots of wood.
Picnic bench.
A few games.
Very quiet as it is on a dead end road.
Nice vault pit toilet.
The bad:
Bring fly traps during warm months.
Needs new broom & there was no mop head, just a handle.
Need razor blade scraper to clean windows.
While we saw and heard no mice this was the dirtiest of all the cabins we visited. From mouse feces all over to not being cleaned by numerous previous renters to open food left in the cabinets. People PLEASE pack out your food and unwanted items. We hauled away so much junk it was ridiculous. 6 empty water containers? COME ON! If we were to get Hantavirus on this trip it was due to this location! We left the canned food but it is quite apparent there are regulars who rent quite often and leave stuff. PLEASE be considerate and a decent person. Take stuff home and clean.
We saw nobody by cabin but there is no gate to block people. Maybe park on bridge to block? Some reports of people stopping to use pit toilet. Don't leave your good toilet paper that you brought for strangers to use who did not pay to stay here.
We would rent again and you should too. Long rough drive but it is worth it.
Nicole K
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Talk about out there! I only saw 3 people in 5 days! The cabin has water, firewood, and a great propane stove so you can live like a king! Beautiful surroundings and some hiking as well! The nearby creek is great for staying cool!
Nicole K
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Talk about out there! I only saw 3 people in 5 days! The cabin has water, firewood, and a great propane stove so you can live like a king! Beautiful surroundings and some hiking as well! The nearby creek is great for staying cool!
Jennifer D
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Firewood was empty but we had a chainsaw so it all worked out and we left some for the next group if they need it! Love this place!
Jennifer D
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION
Firewood was empty but we had a chainsaw so it all worked out and we left some for the next group if they need it! Love this place!
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