About Bend Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Potable Water
- Showers
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
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001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
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Reviews (62)
What Guests Are Saying
The Bend Guard Station is a beautiful and clean cabin, ideal for outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and wildlife watching. Guests enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, well-stocked cleaning supplies, and convenient kitchen features. While some noted issues with mattresses and lighting, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
The Bend Guard Station is a beautiful and clean cabin, ideal for outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and wildlife watching. Guests enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, well-stocked cleaning supplies, and convenient kitchen features. While some noted issues with mattresses and lighting, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Maria B
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Great cabin. Beautiful property. The bedrooms are in the basement, which is a little strange, but overall a great stay.
Maria B
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Great cabin. Beautiful property. The bedrooms are in the basement, which is a little strange, but overall a great stay.
Brady S
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Wonderful time at the Station. Make sure you have 4-wheel drive and good tires in the winter.
Brady S
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Wonderful time at the Station. Make sure you have 4-wheel drive and good tires in the winter.
Bob G
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Bend ranger station was clean and. comfortable. Great area for bike riding, hiking and hunting.
Bob G
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Bend ranger station was clean and. comfortable. Great area for bike riding, hiking and hunting.
Rebecca H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
What an awesome place! It was clean and cozy, and the “double” everything (sinks, stoves, fridges, etc.) was really convenient. Cleaning supplies were super well stocked, and not just the basics - they had everything!! The area is beautiful, and we had some great adventures exploring the forest, going up to a fire lookout, and checking out some of the nearby rivers & lakes - we even saw a moose!
If I had one complaint, it would be the mattresses. We all woke up super stiff and sore. My friends put their camping pads on their beds, and I ended up doubling up and putting a second mattress, from one of the unused beds, on top of my first mattress (still uncomfortable but a little more bearable).
Honestly, though, we loved the cabin and the area so much that uncomfortable beds were something we were willing to put up with!
Rebecca H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
What an awesome place! It was clean and cozy, and the “double” everything (sinks, stoves, fridges, etc.) was really convenient. Cleaning supplies were super well stocked, and not just the basics - they had everything!! The area is beautiful, and we had some great adventures exploring the forest, going up to a fire lookout, and checking out some of the nearby rivers & lakes - we even saw a moose!
If I had one complaint, it would be the mattresses. We all woke up super stiff and sore. My friends put their camping pads on their beds, and I ended up doubling up and putting a second mattress, from one of the unused beds, on top of my first mattress (still uncomfortable but a little more bearable).
Honestly, though, we loved the cabin and the area so much that uncomfortable beds were something we were willing to put up with!
Rhett P
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
This was my second time at Bend and I enjoyed it as much as the first. The cabin was in good shape and clean. We always enjoy a drive around the valley going up the right side and back down the left above the cabin in the evening looking for wildlife. Our best day there we recorded over 70 deer. This is a peaceful spot away from it all to enjoy.
Rhett P
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
This was my second time at Bend and I enjoyed it as much as the first. The cabin was in good shape and clean. We always enjoy a drive around the valley going up the right side and back down the left above the cabin in the evening looking for wildlife. Our best day there we recorded over 70 deer. This is a peaceful spot away from it all to enjoy.
Location Bend Guard Station
Address:
408 Clayton, Po Box 429
Plains, MT, 59859
United States
This rental is located approximately 32 miles up the Thompson River Road (County Road 56 on maps, County Road 556 on the ground) from its junction with Montana Highway 200, five miles east of Thompson Falls, Montana. It may also be accessed from U.S. Highway 2 by turning south on the Thompson River Road (County Road 56 on maps, County Road 556 on the ground) between McGregor Lake and Lower Thompson Lake, approximately 40 miles west of Kalispell, Montana. After leaving Highway 2 or 200, area roads are low standard gravel or dirt and are often rough. Area roads also serve logging trucks and should be driven with care. During the winter, it may be necessary to hike, ski or snowmobile for at least a mile to the cabin, as roads are not always plowed. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District.
The Bend Guard Station is accessible via Montana Highway 200, located approximately 5 miles to the west, and U.S. Highway 2, which is about 40 miles to the east. Access to the property is via Thompson River Road, a county road that connects to these major highways.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.9008 / -115.038
Elevation: 1007 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026