About Thompson Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Outdoor Features
- Deck or Patio
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01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
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Reviews (22)
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Guard Station offers a fine facility with a great firewood stockpile and beautiful, spacious accommodations. Guests appreciate the easy access and enjoyable surroundings for both families and pets. While some improvements are needed, such as clearing old logs and restocking cooking gear, overall experiences are positive and inviting.
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Guard Station offers a fine facility with a great firewood stockpile and beautiful, spacious accommodations. Guests appreciate the easy access and enjoyable surroundings for both families and pets. While some improvements are needed, such as clearing old logs and restocking cooking gear, overall experiences are positive and inviting.
Review Summary
Kraig V
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Fine facility. Great firewood stockpile! Could stand to get the old logs away from the structure and rid the slash piles from the area. But I’m happy with the facility’s!!!
Kraig V
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Fine facility. Great firewood stockpile! Could stand to get the old logs away from the structure and rid the slash piles from the area. But I’m happy with the facility’s!!!
Rebecca P
VerifiedNovember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Beautiful cabin, fun times together, nothing more to ask for! Thank you for these opportunities to connect in other parts of our state in a very accessible way.
Rebecca P
VerifiedNovember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Beautiful cabin, fun times together, nothing more to ask for! Thank you for these opportunities to connect in other parts of our state in a very accessible way.
Judy T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Very spacious accommodations and no mouse signs! Our four legged member of the family enjoyed exploring the area around the cabin. It was also very easy to get to. We hope to return!
Judy T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Very spacious accommodations and no mouse signs! Our four legged member of the family enjoyed exploring the area around the cabin. It was also very easy to get to. We hope to return!
Linda B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Easy access, love the deck
Linda B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Easy access, love the deck
Tony L
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
the cooking gear needs to be re stocked
Tony L
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
the cooking gear needs to be re stocked
Location Thompson Guard Station
Address:
415 S. Front Street
Townsend, MT, 59644
United States
From White Sulphur Springs, travel west on Highway 360 for 1.6 miles. At this point, make a sharp curve to the right off the highway. There is a Forest Service sign at this junction that reads: Gipsy Lake 14, Townsend 44. Go straight onto the gravel road for 6.5 miles. At 6.5 miles, the gravel road forks at the entrance to a ranch. Stay to the right. As you drive the next 7.5 miles to the Forest boundary, the road will become more primitive. Within a quarter of a mile of the Forest boundary, a sign for Thompson Station will direct you to the right onto Forest Road #383. Take Forest Road #383 for 0.6 miles to a sign that will direct you to the left, and to a gate to the station.
Access to the cabin during the summer months is good and can be reached by driving through White Sulphur Springs or from the west over Duck Creek Pass.
The Forest Service does not provide snow removal to the cabin. During winter, snow closes the road and access is maintained to within about 8 miles of the cabin on the east side. Please use parking that is identified and do not block private land access. Access to the cabin is by snowshoes, cross-country skis, or snowmobile. Generally, the road will open around the first week in June.
Thompson Guard Station is accessible via Highway 360, which is located approximately 1.6 miles from White Sulphur Springs. No other major roads are mentioned within a reasonable distance.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.5042 / -111.208
Elevation: 1929 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Use the combination code from your reservation email to enter the cabin.
- Lock the cabin when you leave.
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
- This facility does not provide water, electricity, or indoor plumbing.
Wildlife & food storage
- Keep food and trash indoors; do not leave them outside.
- Pack out all garbage and food when you leave.
Safety & rules
- Smoking is not allowed inside the cabin.
- Clean the cabin before you leave.
Fires & fuel
- Only use the designated campfire ring for open fires.
- Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pest spread.
General
- Learn more about the Helena National Forest
Accessibility
- No snow removal is provided; access is limited in winter, with parking restrictions.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
