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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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62 reviews
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Margaret S

Verified

October 9, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

It was great, more than we expected, we’d like to stay longer next time.

Margaret S

Verified

October 9, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

It was great, more than we expected, we’d like to stay longer next time.

Nick s

Verified

August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

4

nice place

Nick s

Verified

August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

4

nice place

Dave C

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

4

Fishing was perfect, short walk to the gate and you were on the river

Dave C

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

4

Fishing was perfect, short walk to the gate and you were on the river

Chris B

Verified

May 18, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

This place is amazing, the new kitchen remodel is great! We were pleasantly surprised to find a all the pots, pans, dishes and silverware we needed were already at the cabin. The beds although basic were nice and comfortable, just remember to bring sleeping bags or bedding for single beds. The hot showers aare nice to have while out enjoying nature and the thompson river right across from the cabin had great fishing. We will be back next year for sure!!

Chris B

Verified

May 18, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

This place is amazing, the new kitchen remodel is great! We were pleasantly surprised to find a all the pots, pans, dishes and silverware we needed were already at the cabin. The beds although basic were nice and comfortable, just remember to bring sleeping bags or bedding for single beds. The hot showers aare nice to have while out enjoying nature and the thompson river right across from the cabin had great fishing. We will be back next year for sure!!

Torey S

Verified

May 11, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

3

Cabin was kind of messy and now that it's $90 a night, it was a bit frustrating to be cleaning up after the construction work.

Torey S

Verified

May 11, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

3

Cabin was kind of messy and now that it's $90 a night, it was a bit frustrating to be cleaning up after the construction work.

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 5, 2026

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