About Bend Guard Station
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Kitchen
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
- 16 guests
Site Details
Reviews (63)
What Guests Are Saying
Bend Guard Station offers a beautiful and clean setting, perfect for outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and wildlife watching, with many guests praising the cozy cabin atmosphere and convenient amenities. While some noted issues with mattress comfort and outdoor lighting, the overall experience remains highly positive, with guests expressing a strong desire to return. The area is described as peaceful and ideal for exploring nature, making it a great getaway destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Bend Guard Station offers a beautiful and clean setting, perfect for outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and wildlife watching, with many guests praising the cozy cabin atmosphere and convenient amenities. While some noted issues with mattress comfort and outdoor lighting, the overall experience remains highly positive, with guests expressing a strong desire to return. The area is described as peaceful and ideal for exploring nature, making it a great getaway destination.
Review Summary
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.
Leroy W
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Great place to spend a few days!!
Leroy W
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Great place to spend a few days!!
Brady S
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
We had a great stay at the Station. The bedrooms are convent and on independent heaters so you can be cool or warm. The kitchen is wonderful - everything you need for a great meal! The only problem was the outside lights did not work, so it was hard to navigate the stairs at night.
Brady S
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
We had a great stay at the Station. The bedrooms are convent and on independent heaters so you can be cool or warm. The kitchen is wonderful - everything you need for a great meal! The only problem was the outside lights did not work, so it was hard to navigate the stairs at night.
Britt K
VerifiedDecember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
We have stayed at the cabin many times and absolutely love it. It is time for new furniture or they need a good cleaning. The shower curtains need replacing.
Britt K
VerifiedDecember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
We have stayed at the cabin many times and absolutely love it. It is time for new furniture or they need a good cleaning. The shower curtains need replacing.
Heather B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
A lovely place perfect for family fun
Heather B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
A lovely place perfect for family fun
Britt K
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Better directions or signs are definitely needed. The basement spells moldy due to the water leak. We had to clean the cabin when we got there. There was no firewood but luckily we brought our own.
Location & Directions for Bend Guard Station
408 Clayton, Po Box 429, Plains, MT 59859 United States
Elevation: 1,007 ft
Getting There
This rental is located approximately 32 mi 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....
This rental is located approximately 32 mi 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 mi 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.
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.
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