BULL RIVER GUARD STATION
Upstairs Bedroom 1 - Double Bed
Kitchen
Bull River Guard Station
Kitchen Hutch

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Bedrooms Bedrooms
Kitchen Kitchen

About Bull River Guard Station

The Bull River Guard Station was built in 1908 as the Ranger's house and office. This structure was a primary ranger station from 1908 to 1920, surviving the legendary 1910 fires that swept through the area. The cabin was home to Granville "Granny" Gordon (District Ranger), his wife and three daughters. Full vehicle access to the cabin depends on weather conditions. The road is normally plowed within 1 mi of the cabin during winter months.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Bedrooms Bedrooms
Kitchen Kitchen
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Cabin Interior

  • Bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Heating
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001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

🏠 Cabin
  • 8 guests
  • Pet Friendly

Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Pull-through
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (44)

What Guests Are Saying

The Bull River Guard Station offers an adorable, cozy cabin with charming old furniture, functional amenities, and a beautiful, peaceful natural setting, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Guests appreciated the historical significance and isolation of the location, as well as the well-stocked kitchen and comfortable accommodations. However, some noted issues with wasps, a lack of on-site water for dishwashing, and occasional mice, but overall, visitors found the experience enjoyable and worth recommending.

Review Summary

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Ellie C

Verified

August 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

Very clean and comfortable. Lots of mosquitoes. Fun to access the river behind the cabin and creeks across the road.

Erin T

Verified

December 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

We LOVE this cabin. It’s our fourth or fifth visit.

howard s

Verified

March 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

4

lots of dog hair on everything. that is the only negative thing about the stay.

Lesley Q

Verified

March 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

2

It still is such a wonderful cabin and so nice for the location, beautiful scenery etc. I've rented it 3 times and always had a great time. Warm and relaxing and while most of the time, someone has graciously left some wood for the great fire pit, you wouldn't want to miss out so come prepared if you want to see a sky full of stars while cooking marshmallows.

Shawnda S

Verified

June 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

4

Beautiful! Make sure to bring enough fresh water!! Bed are very comfortable!

Recommend visiting the Ross Creek Cedars while you are there!

Bernadette M

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

2

There are alot of mice in the walls.
Otherwise the area is great!

Amanda K

Verified

September 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

Place is awesome. Had trash bags and some extra supplies we werent expecting. Bear scat everywhere like 100 ft from the cabin "10"!

Toni C

Verified

October 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

Beautiful cabin with every amenity and more! Loved reading the history of the cabin and the old photos. Beautiful location. We will definitely be back!

Tim D

Verified

March 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

great place to stay. Nice and quite.

Tony C

Verified

May 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

It was great. Very peaceful and quiet. The cabin & grounds well maintained.

Location & Directions for Bull River Guard Station

Cabinet Ranger District 2693 Mt Hwy. 200, Trout Creek, MT 59874-9503 United States

Elevation: 708 ft

Getting There

From US Highway 2 (to the north) or State Highway 200 (to the south), travel on State Highway 56 to the East Fork Bull River Road #407 at approximately the 8 mi marker. Take Road #407 for about 1.5 mi and turn right on Road #2701. The cabin is app...

Nearest town

Trout Creek, MT - 29 mi

About 35 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • For more information including the cabin lock combination, contact the Cabinet Ranger District at 406-827-3533 prior to arrival
  • There is no potable water provided: Guests must provide their own for drinking, cooking and washing
  • Pets are allowed, but must stay off the furniture at all times
  • Horses are not allowed in the cabin area. Please use the corrals provided. Certified weed-free hay is required.
  • Quiet hours are from ; no amplified music.
  • There is a 5 consecutive day stay limit. A break of 7 days is requested before making another reservation.
  • Be aware, this facility is not cleaned between user visits. It is up to individual renters to bring their own cleaning supplies and clean before and after site use.
  • The Kootenai National Forest is under a mandatory food and sanitation order; To learn more about this and other Kootenai National Forest alerts and conditions, Click Here.
  • 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.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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