Judith Guard Station

Judith Guard Station
Judith Guard Station
Judith Guard Station

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table

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Cabins

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About Judith Guard Station

Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone's throw from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a picnic area. Mandatory bear food storage requirements apply, with specfic compliance information posted at the cabin. The cabin, located about 30 miles south of Stanford, may be accessed by regular passenger vehicle until snow season. The road is usually plowed within 2 miles of the station, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle can often make the trip. In times of heavy snowfall, the last half-mile to the cabin may require a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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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

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Connectivity and Media

Connectivity and Media

  • Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION

🏠 Cabin

Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Surface: Gravel
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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.

Review Summary

3.9
36 reviews
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Sigrid A

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December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION

3

The station is beautiful and we loved the way it has been restored. I last visited it as a kid when rangers worked there. The location is gorgeous with lots of recreational options.
However, this was my birthday treat and it was so dirty that I spent much of our time cleaning mouse dirt from the pots and pans, and sweeping masses of dead flies out of the windows so we could eat and sleep there. For the price that should not have been necessary.

Location Judith Guard Station

Address:
109 Central Ave. P.O. Box 484
Stanford, MT, 59479
United States

Elevation: 1530 feet

Distance to downtown

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 11, 2026

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