About Swan Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Power Service
Water Hookup
Kitchen
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Power Service
- Water Hookup
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
- Heating
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001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Site Details
Reviews (209)
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin at Swan Guard Station received positive feedback for being clean, cozy, and well-equipped, with enjoyable amenities like a fire pit and good heating. Guests appreciated the peaceful views and proximity to nature trails, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Some minor issues were noted, such as a fly problem and a difficult front door lock, but overall, visitors expressed a desire to return for future stays.
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin at Swan Guard Station received positive feedback for being clean, cozy, and well-equipped, with enjoyable amenities like a fire pit and good heating. Guests appreciated the peaceful views and proximity to nature trails, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Some minor issues were noted, such as a fly problem and a difficult front door lock, but overall, visitors expressed a desire to return for future stays.
Review Summary
Sharon V
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Very clean cabin close to the bird refuge. Everything was as advertised and we had s pleasurable stay.
Maureen C
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Great spot excellent bird sightings next door at the refuge
Maureen C
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Great spot excellent bird sightings next door at the refuge
Maureen C
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Great spot excellent bird sightings next door at the refuge
Barak N
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Despite its location on the edge of a marsh and warm late May temperatures, there were no flies or mosquitos to speak of, just a chorus of frogs and birds from dawn til dusk. There is some highway noise but it is blocked somewhat by the embankment, and traffic dies down considerably at night. The cabin is well furnished and the kitchen has most of the accessories needed to prepare decent meals, especially the gas stove and oven. The coffee maker is slow and could use a dose of vinegar or other acid cleanser. The indoor fireplace is not functional, replaced instead by a propane heater whose lowest recommended setting still produces fan noise.
Many of us hiked to the falls up the Bond Creek Trail and boated on the lake. On the last day, the water had receded enough that I could walk across the previously inundated road to the viewing platform in the middle of the marsh before dawn, allowing me to view and photograph a verdant world inhabited by herons, ducks, and geese as the rising sun cast a golden hue across the landscape.
Barak N
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Despite its location on the edge of a marsh and warm late May temperatures, there were no flies or mosquitos to speak of, just a chorus of frogs and birds from dawn til dusk. There is some highway noise but it is blocked somewhat by the embankment, and traffic dies down considerably at night. The cabin is well furnished and the kitchen has most of the accessories needed to prepare decent meals, especially the gas stove and oven. The coffee maker is slow and could use a dose of vinegar or other acid cleanser. The indoor fireplace is not functional, replaced instead by a propane heater whose lowest recommended setting still produces fan noise.
Many of us hiked to the falls up the Bond Creek Trail and boated on the lake. On the last day, the water had receded enough that I could walk across the previously inundated road to the viewing platform in the middle of the marsh before dawn, allowing me to view and photograph a verdant world inhabited by herons, ducks, and geese as the rising sun cast a golden hue across the landscape.
Barak N
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Despite its location on the edge of a marsh and warm late May temperatures, there were no flies or mosquitos to speak of, just a chorus of frogs and birds from dawn til dusk. There is some highway noise but it is blocked somewhat by the embankment, and traffic dies down considerably at night. The cabin is well furnished and the kitchen has most of the accessories needed to prepare decent meals, especially the gas stove and oven. The coffee maker is slow and could use a dose of vinegar or other acid cleanser. The indoor fireplace is not functional, replaced instead by a propane heater whose lowest recommended setting still produces fan noise.
Many of us hiked to the falls up the Bond Creek Trail and boated on the lake. On the last day, the water had receded enough that I could walk across the previously inundated road to the viewing platform in the middle of the marsh before dawn, allowing me to view and photograph a verdant world inhabited by herons, ducks, and geese as the rising sun cast a golden hue across the landscape.
Elisabeth K
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Spacious, well-kept cabin that's positively luxurious by Forest Service cabin standards. Everything we needed was stocked (TP, cleaning supplies, etc). And it's great for small kids because it's so easy to get to, there's no wood stove heating, and there are lots of games and toys.
Elisabeth K
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Spacious, well-kept cabin that's positively luxurious by Forest Service cabin standards. Everything we needed was stocked (TP, cleaning supplies, etc). And it's great for small kids because it's so easy to get to, there's no wood stove heating, and there are lots of games and toys.
Elisabeth K
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Spacious, well-kept cabin that's positively luxurious by Forest Service cabin standards. Everything we needed was stocked (TP, cleaning supplies, etc). And it's great for small kids because it's so easy to get to, there's no wood stove heating, and there are lots of games and toys.
Location Swan Guard Station
Address:
Swan Lake, MT, 59911
United States
From Bigfork take Hwy 83 south towards Swan Lake. Continue through the town of Swan Lake to mile-marker 69, just south of town. The cabin driveway is just south of the cabin rental sign. Continue down the driveway to the cabin with the porch.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.9094 / -113.835
Elevation: 944 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The cabin code is in your confirmation email; call the ranger office for weather updates, but no refunds for weather issues.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- Plan for electricity needs as power outages are possible; no refunds for outages.
- Conserve propane by setting the thermostat to 55 degrees when not in the cabin.
Safety & rules
- The road is plowed in winter, but be prepared for winter conditions and possible power loss.
- Forest Service staff may be present for maintenance during your stay.
- Bring garbage bags as this is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility.
- Be cautious as surfaces may be slippery when wet or icy.
Amenities
- Expect rustic conditions; the cabin is not a hotel and might not be perfectly clean after every stay.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food and garbage inside the cabin to avoid attracting bears.
Site types & loops
- Commercial use of the cabin is not allowed.
- The presence of stock animals is not allowed.
Pets
- Pets are welcome; please clean up after them responsibly.
Local regulations
- Access additional information about the Flathead National Forest.
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood locally to prevent pest spread; visit the provided link for more information.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
