About Bull River Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION
Site Details
Reviews (41)
What Guests Are Saying
The Bull River Guard Station offers a beautiful and peaceful retreat, steeped in history with a charming, century-old cabin. Guests appreciate the stunning location, scenic walks, and fishing opportunities nearby, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. While some cleanliness and pest issues were noted, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors eager to return to enjoy the serene surroundings and disconnect from modern distractions.
What Guests Are Saying
The Bull River Guard Station offers a beautiful and peaceful retreat, steeped in history with a charming, century-old cabin. Guests appreciate the stunning location, scenic walks, and fishing opportunities nearby, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. While some cleanliness and pest issues were noted, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors eager to return to enjoy the serene surroundings and disconnect from modern distractions.
Review Summary
Mike B
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BULL RIVER GAURD STATION
We have stayed at several cabins and smoke towers in the past and Bull River cabin is one of the best experiences we have had.
The setting, the area and the cabin itself were all great.
I wouldn't mind going back again.
Location Bull River Guard Station
Address:
Cabinet Ranger District 2693 Mt Hwy. 200
Trout Creek, MT, 59874-9503
United States
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 mile marker. Take Road #407 for about 1.5 miles and turn right on Road #2701. The cabin is approximately .5 miles past the junction of #407 and #2701. Directional signs are present.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.1097 / -115.781
Elevation: 708 feet
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: June 4, 2026
