About Swan Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (70)
What Guests Are Saying
Guests enjoyed their stay at Swan Guard Station, praising the cozy and warm cabin, peaceful views, and the convenience of kitchen appliances. While some reported issues with cleanliness and a fly problem, many appreciated the ample space and secluded feel despite its proximity to the highway. The cabin is well-equipped for outdoor activities and provides a comfortable retreat for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Guests enjoyed their stay at Swan Guard Station, praising the cozy and warm cabin, peaceful views, and the convenience of kitchen appliances. While some reported issues with cleanliness and a fly problem, many appreciated the ample space and secluded feel despite its proximity to the highway. The cabin is well-equipped for outdoor activities and provides a comfortable retreat for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Vladimir K
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Had a great few days here with lovely friends. The cabin has everything you need. We xc skied around the wetlands behind the cabin and did a tour up Sixmile mtn. Got accosted by some angry slednecks up there whining about skiers taking away their right to stink up public lands and cause avalanches. Oh well!
Julia E
VerifiedNovember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
This is my 4th stay. I love this cabin, the view changes minute by minute. I do miss the wood-stove, splitting wood was a fun activity, the gas fireplace is very noisy. Bond Creek trail, across the highway, was a challenge due to many trees down, but beautiful.
Toni C
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Well appointed cabin! Excellent access. However, the highway was just a little too close for comfort. Road noise and concern for our dogs was a negative but the scenery over the Swan River National Wildlife Refuge was spectacular. We appreciate all that the forest service does and the fact that this cabin is open year round We stay in forest service cabins quite often. Each cabin is unique and always a treat! THANK YOU!
Anna E
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Fantastic cabin - so luxurious! Location ideal, clean, great amenities inside, loved the propane fireplace.
Teresa B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
This cabin has a lot of potential, but need a deep cleaning and window screens fixed. Luckily, we didn’t see mice but a number of traps were set in the kitchen.
Phil C
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Saw Western Tanagers, Kinglet, Osprey, Swans in river distance, and more.
Cabin was a bit dusty/dirty (dog fur around), but overall very livable.
Ron B
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
We enjoyed the cabin for a week in Mid-May. The new propane fireplace is a great addition to the cabin, but miss a wood stove. We had a good visit but wish people would pick up after their large dogs!!
Emily O
VerifiedMay 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Just a lovley spot, very clean and spacious. Will definitely return!
Josh H
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
My 6 kids and I had a wonderful stay with our dogs. The cabin was perfect, and we had the best time together.
Karin H
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Kitchen appliances and pots and pans filthy or broken. Spent a lot of time cleaning which I expected to do, just surprised that those before us couldn’t even clean the fry pan they used of their grease. Next time will bring my own dish bucket for easier cleaning of pots and pans.
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
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| General |
The cabin combination code will be on your confirmation email. Contact the ranger district office at (406) 837-7500, during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for updates on weather and road conditions; refunds will not be given for inclement weather or road conditions. |
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Water system require electicity please plan accordingly. Refunds will not be given for a power outage which are possible due to the remote nature of the cabin. Click this link for outage information https://outage.flathead.coop:8181/ |
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The road to the cabin is plowed in winter. However, you should be prepared for winter driving conditions. Depending on the severity of snowfall, the cabin may not be immediately plowed. It is also common for the cabin to lose power during weather events. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. |
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This is a rustic cabin rental. While we have supplied the cabin rental with several amenities please realize this is not a hotel room or a vacation house rental. The cabin will not have all modern conveniences or comforts. We clean the cabins about once a week, which means we do not clean after every rental. Some renters are not as courteous as others and may leave the cabin less than spotless. Please take this into consideration when forming your expectations of the cabin rental. |
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During your stay the Forest Service or their representatives may be present at or around the cabin to perform repairs, stocking of cabin supplies, snow removal, or any other general maintenance. |
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Grizzly bears frequent the area; please store food, beverages, coolers and garbage inside the cabin at all times. |
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Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack-it-in, pack-it-out' facility. |
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The porch, ramps, steps and roadways can be slippery when damp, or covered by snow or frost. |
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Please conserve propane and turn the thermostat to 55 degrees while away from the cabin. |
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Commercial use of cabin is prohibited. |
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Domestic pets are allowed; please be a responsible owner; clean cabin of dog hair and pick up waste. |
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Stock is prohibited. |
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Click here for more information on the Flathead National Forest. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
