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
Stephanie E
VerifiedApril 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
This cabin is comfortable, charming, and situated in the middle of Montana's most spectacular scenery.
Katie M
VerifiedMarch 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
The cabin was so cute and spacious! It’s a little close to the highway, but it was so wonderful to stay there!
Ellery L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at this cabin. Lovely gas fire which is quite nice, and easy to use. We skied, ate good food, played lots of games, enjoyed nightly bonfires and rested up for the new year. There is no coffee maker in the kitchen like the pictures may suggest, so be aware. All in all, an absolutely stunning week.
Sara B
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Closer to hwy than I prefer, otherwise great cabin.
Andree L
VerifiedDecember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
The cabin kitchen is well-equipped, the outhouse was clean and supplied with TP, and it is in a great location near Forest Service trails and the wildlife refuge.
Julia E
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
This was our third stay here. We love the Swan Guard Station as it is a short drive from home. I was disappointed to see the woodstove is gone; splitting wood & building a fire was half the fun. With no axe available we were not able to split kindling for the fire-pit, be sure to pack one. The beds are comfy, great range/oven, plenty of space for dining & playing scrabble. Will plan to return in the Fall to hike Bond Creek.
sam l
VerifiedNovember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Great set up, love this cabin
Brenda W
VerifiedNovember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Cabin was bright and cheery and mostly clean. Could have used a better sweeping.
Mouse traps would be great. Mice droppings on the kitchen counter and couches when we got there and when we got up in the morning.
Christian S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Very nice area. Far from town light pollution providing stunning night sky views. Near a road that trucks frequent all the time, but not so much noise to disrupt everything.
The wood stove is currently broken, but I’m sure if it gets fixed then it will make it all the more cozy. Close enough to easily drive over to Glacier National Park in just a couple hours max.
Tammy M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Nice cabin in a good location. About 3 minutes from the swan lake public access area. Close to Bigfork. Only complaint is the mosquitos. The window screens in the top left bedroom have holes in them and we spent one of the nights battling them and couldn't sleep. Had to pick between roasting to death or being eaten alive.
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. |
