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Bend Guard Station

Bend Guard Station Cookhouse
BEND GUARD STATION
Bend Guard Station Cookhouse Front Entrance
2021 kitchen remodel project completed!
Kitchen and eating area.

Featured amenities

Showers
Kitchen

About Bend Guard Station

The Bend Guard Station is located in a historic site within the Lolo National Forest of northwestern Montana. It is equipped with modern features, including a full-service kitchen and bathrooms, and provides guests with access to a variety of activities. The cabin sits within an open meadow surrounded by an evergreen forest, providing beautiful scenery during any season.

Number of accommodations: 1

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Kitchen
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers

Cabin Interior

  • Kitchen
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001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

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Site Details

Up to 16 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
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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.

Review Summary

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Maria B

Verified

March 30, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Great cabin. Beautiful property. The bedrooms are in the basement, which is a little strange, but overall a great stay.

Maria B

Verified

March 30, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Great cabin. Beautiful property. The bedrooms are in the basement, which is a little strange, but overall a great stay.

Brady S

Verified

February 3, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Wonderful time at the Station. Make sure you have 4-wheel drive and good tires in the winter.

Brady S

Verified

February 3, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Wonderful time at the Station. Make sure you have 4-wheel drive and good tires in the winter.

Bob G

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Bend ranger station was clean and. comfortable. Great area for bike riding, hiking and hunting.

Bob G

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Bend ranger station was clean and. comfortable. Great area for bike riding, hiking and hunting.

Rebecca H

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

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

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

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

Verified

September 6, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

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

Verified

September 6, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

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

Highway access

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

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