About Swan Guard Station
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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
Steven G
VerifiedMarch 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
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John H
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Very comfy place combined with rustic charm. Wildlife refuge is a great place to cross country ski or hike.
Lauren C
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Lovely spot, great amenities. You can hear the highway but lots of cool stuff to explore nearby.
Geoff J
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Cabin was great. Previous guest left the cabin neat and cleaned. It is about a 5 minute drive to the Swan Lake day use area (fee required) in order to access the lake. The Guard station does not have access to the lake.
Karla W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Charming log cabin in a great bird habitat. Was close to the highway but that traffic falls off in the evening. We enjoyed walking to the wildlife refuge and checking out the birds. Some nice lakes in the area to explore.
Mary W
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
What a beautiful cabin. I loved the furnishing and to have electricity what a treat. I have stayed a several federal reserve cabins and this might be one of my favorites. It made a great base camp for exploring the area.
Gretchen W
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
The cabin is so easy to get to, but still feels isolated and private. Every time I've been there, it has been clean and well-stocked. Thank you for the experience!
Julia E
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
It's a beautiful facility, love the great kitchen range, wood stove and close to home location. Took a short walk to the wildlife viewing area right next door. Will definitely visit again.
Tim D
VerifiedDecember 6, 2019 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
great place to stay, really enjoyed the fire place.
Anonymous
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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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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. |
