Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Swan Lake, Montana, United States

Minton Peak Lookout, located in the Rocky Mountains at 5,351 feet in Kootenai National Forest, was originally built in 1932 and rebuilt in 2011. Named after Col. David Minton, it is accessible by car and generally open from late June to mid-Octobe...

Aspen Grove Group Use Campground is located in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest along the Blackfoot River at an elevation of 4,800 feet. Surrounded by a variety of trees, it provides a private area for larger families or groups, complete...

Rexford Bench Recreation Area is the most developed campground in Kootenai National Forest, featuring 54 sites, a boat ramp, and a day use area with a swimming beach. Popular activities include boating, fishing, and hiking, with scenic views of sa...

The Lowry Bridge recreation site along the Sun River offers access for rafting and fishing, featuring five first-come, first-served campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Facilities include a vault toilet and a bear box due to increased bear...

The Bull River Guard Station, built in 1908, served as the Ranger's house and office until 1920 and survived the 1910 fires. It was home to District Ranger Granville "Granny" Gordon and his family. Vehicle access to the cabin varies with weather, ...

Cummings Cabin, located 8.5 miles east of Lincoln, Montana, is a historic mining cabin eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. It serves as a rustic getaway in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, equipped with basic amenities an...

Big Creek Baldy Lookout is located at 5,780 feet in Kootenai National Forest and has served as a fire observation point for over 60 years. Open from mid-June to late September, it requires high clearance vehicles for access. Guests should bring th...

Webb Mountain Lookout is a 196-square-foot cabin located at 5,988 feet in Kootenai National Forest, originally built in 1959 for fire observation. It is accessible by car, though the final quarter mile is steep and rocky, making it unsuitable for ...

Red Ives Cabin, located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, was the Ranger Station for the Red Ives Ranger District from the 1930s until 1984. It is situated 86 miles southeast of St. Maries, Idaho, along the scenic St. Joe River. Access requ...

Bull River Pavilion provides stunning views of the Bull River and nearby forest. It is situated amidst numerous recreational activities, making it an ideal picnic spot for large groups in northwestern Montana.

Shoshone Park is a scenic forested area with a stream and two reservable kitchen shelters for groups. It offers a large field, the Hale Fish Hatchery, and features the historic Captain John Mullan cabin, linked to a 19th-century military commander...

Larry Creek Group Campground is situated in Montana's Bitterroot National Forest, making it an ideal spot for family or group retreats. The campground offers various outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. It i...

Gem Peak Lookout, located in the Cabinet Ranger District above the Clark Fork River, features a renovated 225 square foot cabin atop a 30-foot tower. Originally established in 1921, it now includes amenities like a wood stove and beds, offering st...

Dorr Skeels Campground, situated 13 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56, offers 8 overnight campsites and 2 day use areas equipped with tables and fire rings. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, a swimming area with a beach, and a developed ...

Arid Peak Lookout, built in 1934 to monitor fires along the Milwaukee Railroad Line, was last staffed in 1969 and renovated in 1997 by volunteers. It is now available for public rental and is listed on the National Register of Historic Lookouts, o...

Granite Butte Lookout is a historic structure located at 7,587 feet on the Continental Divide in Montana, originally built in 1932 and renovated in 2008. It features a 15' by 15' cabin atop a 20' tower and provides access to the Continental Divide...

Avery Creek Cabin, located 20 miles northeast of Kingston, Idaho, is a fully furnished three-room cabin alongside the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Built between 1926 and 1928 for Forest Service employees, it has been renovated for accessibility...

Little Guard Lookout, situated 9 miles north of Shoshone Camp, was one of the last active fire lookouts in the Coeur d'Alene River area, recently becoming inactive. The current structure, built as the third lookout since 1919, was added to the Nat...

Surveyors Lookout is a historic 30-foot tower near the Mallard-Larkins Pioneer Area, offering stunning views of Snow Peak and the surrounding mountains. Originally built in 1931 as a fire lookout, the current structure dates back to 1964 and is li...

The Cold Springs Peak Cabin, built in 1931 for firefighters, is a historic 12'x14' log cabin that requires guests to bring their own supplies as no linens or toiletries are provided. Located off Pot Mountain trail #169, access to the cabin involve...