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
Rhonda V
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
An awesome get away with lots of amenities. The cabin is very clean, well maintained and spacious. Having electric and heat is a great bonus. There’s a water pump up the hill and a container provided. It sometimes takes a little perseverance to make the water flow, but it does work!
No WiFi and cell service is very minimal but we like it that way! The swan lake day use area nearby is a great place to spend the day swimming or paddle boarding, but remember to bring cash or pay online in advance (at recreation.gov). There are several other lakes along the road as well that are worth exploring if you like to kayak or paddle board.
Don’t forget a flashlight to get to the toilet at night, and lots of insect repellant!
We’ve been here a few times now and will definitely return!
Rhonda V
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
An awesome get away with lots of amenities. The cabin is very clean, well maintained and spacious. Having electric and heat is a great bonus. There’s a water pump up the hill and a container provided. It sometimes takes a little perseverance to make the water flow, but it does work!
No WiFi and cell service is very minimal but we like it that way! The swan lake day use area nearby is a great place to spend the day swimming or paddle boarding, but remember to bring cash or pay online in advance (at recreation.gov). There are several other lakes along the road as well that are worth exploring if you like to kayak or paddle board.
Don’t forget a flashlight to get to the toilet at night, and lots of insect repellant!
We’ve been here a few times now and will definitely return!
Amanda K
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Our family loves coming here year after year. The cabin is always clean, close to wildlife viewing area and swan lake and feels secluded even though you are right next to the road. Thanks for such a wonderful and updated cabin, forestry service!
Amanda K
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Our family loves coming here year after year. The cabin is always clean, close to wildlife viewing area and swan lake and feels secluded even though you are right next to the road. Thanks for such a wonderful and updated cabin, forestry service!
Amanda K
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Our family loves coming here year after year. The cabin is always clean, close to wildlife viewing area and swan lake and feels secluded even though you are right next to the road. Thanks for such a wonderful and updated cabin, forestry service!
John A
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Very cool cabin. It's equipped better than a lot of others. Many modern touches. It is quite close to the highway, so there's a bit of noise. And we did have people just drive in curiously while we were there. Kids had fun catching snakes.
John A
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Very cool cabin. It's equipped better than a lot of others. Many modern touches. It is quite close to the highway, so there's a bit of noise. And we did have people just drive in curiously while we were there. Kids had fun catching snakes.
John A
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
Very cool cabin. It's equipped better than a lot of others. Many modern touches. It is quite close to the highway, so there's a bit of noise. And we did have people just drive in curiously while we were there. Kids had fun catching snakes.
Laurie M
VerifiedApril 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
The place was clean and comfortable with all of the cooking gadgets, a person needs, easy heat source and peaceful surroundings! I was able to check out Bond Creek Trail and the wildlife refuge; each were super easy walking distance from the cabin! There was one hiccup, the door lock mechanism busted, but the problem was remedied shortly after I called the ranger station. The guys that came to do the repair were super courteous too. I look forward to staying here again!!
Laurie M
VerifiedApril 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SWAN GUARD STATION
The place was clean and comfortable with all of the cooking gadgets, a person needs, easy heat source and peaceful surroundings! I was able to check out Bond Creek Trail and the wildlife refuge; each were super easy walking distance from the cabin! There was one hiccup, the door lock mechanism busted, but the problem was remedied shortly after I called the ranger station. The guys that came to do the repair were super courteous too. I look forward to staying here again!!
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
