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About Judith Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Picnic Table
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- Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
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- Parking
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001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
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Reviews (36)
What Guests Are Saying
Judith Guard Station offers a cozy atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, making it a great place for repeat visits. While some concerns were raised about cleanliness and water availability, guests appreciated the creek access for children and the overall experience. Caution is advised for families with small children due to fast ATV traffic in the area.
What Guests Are Saying
Judith Guard Station offers a cozy atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, making it a great place for repeat visits. While some concerns were raised about cleanliness and water availability, guests appreciated the creek access for children and the overall experience. Caution is advised for families with small children due to fast ATV traffic in the area.
Review Summary
eric h
VerifiedJuly 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
More like 3.5 for me:
The cabin itself was a 5 - really nice restoration, and comfortable with 3 bedrooms. Nice, large kitchen, great dining space. The front porch is large and a great place to read and take in the scenery.
The setting I would rate a 4. Nice area, close to the river with interesting cliffs. Fishing opportunities and hiking trails nearby.
As for the experience, it was a 2. There is a popular ATV trail 10 feet off the front porch, and the weekend we went there was a lot of noise and activity. Nearby campers would drive up and park in front to use the cabin's outhouse. It would probably be a much better experience in the winter or on a weekday.
One final note: there is no fire ring at the cabin, so don't plan a menu around fire and charcoal grilled food (like we did!)
Tara P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
We rented the cabin for 3 nights the end of June. I worked for the FS when I was in high school. One of the projects I worked on was preparing the cabin for installing the propane line. I hadn't been there since then, summer of 1996. We were so impressed with the job done to restore the cabin and all the amenities. It's definitely not roughing it very hard. I would stay again, no questions. When we arrived, it was clean and had plenty of cooking supplies. A great time was had! Talking about making a yearly tradition out of it.
LaNette D
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
The cabin is well maintained and is is great condition. We had a great time puzzling, hiking, and playing the piano.
Susan H
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
It's a wonderful historic cabin. I would not rent this during the summer as there is a campground right in front of it. The quiet, peaceful environment was why I came, so don't think I would have enjoyed it as much with lots of other people around. There ARE mice. They run around between the floorboards at night. They didn't bother me, and I never saw them but if you don't like mice, this is not the cabin for you. Lots of bird life and wildlife. Great hiking trails. In winter propane heat and stove are a big bonus. I will be back next winter or early spring.
James Willich
May 9, 2021
One of the nicest, most well appointed FS cabin I've ever stayed in. Will definitely visit again.
Shannon W
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
Gorgeous! We felt like we got to stay in a museum! So fun to learn the history and have our adventures!
David C
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
Very cool place, but wasn't very clean when we arrived. Beautiful area, beautiful cabin. Tons of traffic, but everywhere is these days.
Emily O
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
Fantastic Cabin, so much history. We luckily booked Sun-Tues. Very limited traffic. The river nearby was such a lovely feature. There is a water pump across the road. Wasn't clean-ish, but its a cabin folks. Outhouse was spotless.. Battery Led lights a lovely addition to add to your bag. Stop nearby at The Blue Nugget for Ice, Beer and great food!!!!! Love this place
Tara P
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
The flies were bad but otherwise a great experience.
Thad M
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION
Wonderful experience finding the beautiful Judith River Ranger Station. Not only was the cabin in great condition it also had 4 beds and 3 trundle beds. We had a great time staying there.
Location Judith Guard Station
Address:
109 Central Ave. P.O. Box 484
Stanford, MT, 59479
United States
From Great Falls, travel east on U.S. Highway 87 for about 63 miles to Windham, Montana, from Windham turn right off HWY 200/87 and head south for approximately 10 miles until the town of Utica. Turn right at Utica, continue south for approximately 13 miles on the county road. At the "Y" junction turn right nto the Middlefork road 822 and continue southwest for about 1 mile until you reack the "Y", stay to the left and continue for about 1 mile to the Judith Gaurd Station
Elevation: 1530 feet
31 mi drive to downtown Stanford (about 46 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
11AM
General
- The Guard Station is a historic site and is meant to be rented for use of the Guard Station itself. Due to the historic nature of this facility, campers and RVs may not be parked out front of the Station, but can be parked at the campground just down from the Guard Station. Not abiding by this historical preservation policy is grounds for eviction without refund.
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack in-pack out' facility
- No water, electricity or sewer hookups available
- Cell phone reception is unreliable
- Collect downed, dead wood for campfire firewood
- Pets are not allowed in the cabin at any time, but can be kept outside in a kennel or on a six-foot or less leash. Users are responsible for removing all pet food and droppings from rental site prior to departure.
- No camping units permitted at cabin site
- Visitors must clean cabin prior to departure; a fee will be charged if extra clean-up is needed.
- Walk-in reservations no longer accepted
- Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
