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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Dana H

Verified

June 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

4

We had a great stay here! We have a minivan with snow tires and were able to drive all the way up to the cabin on the roads with no issues in mid-February. We stayed with 6 adults/3 couples and each couple was able to have their own room. Cabin had everything we needed for cooking/eating. The heating worked great and we stayed plenty warm at night. Enjoy!

Roger F

Verified

June 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

This is a very nice cabin with all amenities available except for drinking water. Otherwise, it was clean and comfortable.

Nathan C

Verified

July 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

Lovingly done historic preservation, complete with period-appropriate furniture. The kitchen is well outfitted with cooking and eating paraphernalia. We re-upped our water supply by boiling water from the nearby East Fork.

Do be aware that there are mice in the cabin. We found no operative traps and didn't think to bring our own. Plan your food storage system accordingly!

Nancy S

Verified

November 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

3

The furnace is so loud it kept us all awake most of the night. The windows and doors are absolutely filthy and haven't been cleaned in years. We did basic cleaning but at $75 a night we are entitled to a more sanitary situation.

Tim D

Verified

November 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

4

It was our second time staying there, great place to stay.

Christy N

Verified

November 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

4

We really enjoyed our stay. A very nicely stocked kitchen. Make sure to bring mattress covers. The ones on the beds are very stained.

Kimberly C

Verified

March 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

Nicely appointed cabin! Beautiful setting and it is fun to read about the history of it.

Phillipe G

Verified

July 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

Another great time at the Bull RIver Cabin, late June there are mosquitoes, bring plenty of bug spray.

Kimberly L

Verified

August 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

Cabin is in a beautiful location. There is an awesome creek across the road. Visitors daily stopping by to check out the historical building. Was happily surprised to see a fridge. Wasps everywhere all day, multiple stings in our group so we stayed inside or far from the cabin during the heat of the day. Lots of biking and hiking opportunities right from cabin. Bull River is very close but need to hike through bushes to access, tributary across the street much more accessible. Both very cold!

Francine M

Verified

January 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION

5

Great place!

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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