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
Torey S
VerifiedMay 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
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.
Michael S
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Great place and furnished with just about everything you might need.
Michael S
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Great place and furnished with just about everything you might need.
Fred B
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Awesome cabin Especially for a large group. Cabin has everything you’ll need.
Fred B
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Awesome cabin Especially for a large group. Cabin has everything you’ll need.
Julie M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Such a comfortable place and peaceful
Julie M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
Such a comfortable place and peaceful
Erik B
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
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
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
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 mi 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
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BEND GUARD STATION
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.
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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