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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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Michael S

Verified

May 6, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Great place and furnished with just about everything you might need.

Michael S

Verified

May 6, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Great place and furnished with just about everything you might need.

Fred B

Verified

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

5

Awesome cabin Especially for a large group. Cabin has everything you’ll need.

Fred B

Verified

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

5

Awesome cabin Especially for a large group. Cabin has everything you’ll need.

Julie M

Verified

December 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Such a comfortable place and peaceful

Julie M

Verified

December 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Such a comfortable place and peaceful

Erik B

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

3

Great location and facilities. Down side is that there is likely mold in the walls. Several folks stying with us have commented as such, and all of us end up with sinus issues there every year. Issues go away after getting out of the building for a while.

Patty B

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Cabin is outfitted extremely well and is comfortable. There's literally 2 of everything - 2 coffee pots, 2 toasters, 2 griddles, 2 ovens, 2 microwaves, 2 sinks, etc. Bedrooms are downstairs (and outside). Electricity and running hot & cold water even in the winter. Wow. Everything is updated and in good shape, and plenty of cleaning supplies to keep it tidy when you leave. No cell service anywhere close, so the sign that says call the electrical company when the power goes out doesn't make much sense. Backup propane stove for heat was broken with a 3 month old out of service sign on it. The only disappointment is the lack of recreation at the cabin. It sits in the midst of Plum Creek timber lands, with a road right behind the cabin, so it isn't a remote experience, even though it's a 32 mile drive in a gravel road. You will hear road traffic. Very limited recreation at the cabin without a drive. I think it's an old decommissioned campground that sits adjacent; there are troads to walk around (but not enough snow to ski). Otherwise it's a 5+ mile drive to find a decent trail or lake. (And we do not agree with doubling the price to $90/night)

Erik B

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

3

Great location and facilities. Down side is that there is likely mold in the walls. Several folks stying with us have commented as such, and all of us end up with sinus issues there every year. Issues go away after getting out of the building for a while.

Patty B

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION

5

Cabin is outfitted extremely well and is comfortable. There's literally 2 of everything - 2 coffee pots, 2 toasters, 2 griddles, 2 ovens, 2 microwaves, 2 sinks, etc. Bedrooms are downstairs (and outside). Electricity and running hot & cold water even in the winter. Wow. Everything is updated and in good shape, and plenty of cleaning supplies to keep it tidy when you leave. No cell service anywhere close, so the sign that says call the electrical company when the power goes out doesn't make much sense. Backup propane stove for heat was broken with a 3 month old out of service sign on it. The only disappointment is the lack of recreation at the cabin. It sits in the midst of Plum Creek timber lands, with a road right behind the cabin, so it isn't a remote experience, even though it's a 32 mile drive in a gravel road. You will hear road traffic. Very limited recreation at the cabin without a drive. I think it's an old decommissioned campground that sits adjacent; there are troads to walk around (but not enough snow to ski). Otherwise it's a 5+ mile drive to find a decent trail or lake. (And we do not agree with doubling the price to $90/night)

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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