About Star Meadows Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Fire Pit
Kitchen
Cooking and Fire
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Water Access
- Lake Access
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
- Heating
Cabin Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Seating
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001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Site Details
Reviews (127)
What Guests Are Saying
Star Meadows Guard Station offers a beautiful and peaceful location, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Guests appreciate the well-stocked kitchen, comfortable accommodations, and thoughtful amenities like games and campfire supplies. While some cleanliness and odor issues have been noted, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favored choice for families and gatherings.
What Guests Are Saying
Star Meadows Guard Station offers a beautiful and peaceful location, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Guests appreciate the well-stocked kitchen, comfortable accommodations, and thoughtful amenities like games and campfire supplies. While some cleanliness and odor issues have been noted, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favored choice for families and gatherings.
Review Summary
Timothy N
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Wonderful cabin, very clean when we arrived (thank you, previous guests!). Electric heat kept us warm on some cold nights. The kitchen is very well equipped with appliances, tableware, and cookware. The road was plowed but icy - no problem for our Outback with snow tires. No cell signal at the cabin, which was good for us! There are games and magazines at the cabin. The trail across the meadow and up the hill was easy to follow, at least for a mile or so.
Highly recommend this cabin for a winter weekend get away. As long as you don't expect running water, you'll be happy!
Timothy N
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Wonderful cabin, very clean when we arrived (thank you, previous guests!). Electric heat kept us warm on some cold nights. The kitchen is very well equipped with appliances, tableware, and cookware. The road was plowed but icy - no problem for our Outback with snow tires. No cell signal at the cabin, which was good for us! There are games and magazines at the cabin. The trail across the meadow and up the hill was easy to follow, at least for a mile or so.
Highly recommend this cabin for a winter weekend get away. As long as you don't expect running water, you'll be happy!
Timothy N
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Wonderful cabin, very clean when we arrived (thank you, previous guests!). Electric heat kept us warm on some cold nights. The kitchen is very well equipped with appliances, tableware, and cookware. The road was plowed but icy - no problem for our Outback with snow tires. No cell signal at the cabin, which was good for us! There are games and magazines at the cabin. The trail across the meadow and up the hill was easy to follow, at least for a mile or so.
Highly recommend this cabin for a winter weekend get away. As long as you don't expect running water, you'll be happy!
Christy R
VerifiedDecember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
We stayed at the cabin the end of November and there was about 8in of snow on the ground. Cabin was easy to get to and roads were plowed, but recommend a 4x4 vehicle. Cabin is not the nicest I’ve stayed in, but well equipped. We were still able to pump water on Nov 28-29. The bunkhouse was recently remodeled and the kids loved it! We had a magical chilly night out by the campfire under the stars and full moon reflecting off the sparkling snow. I would recommend this cabin to get away from civilization, but not for someone expecting a hotel like stay.
Christy R
VerifiedDecember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
We stayed at the cabin the end of November and there was about 8in of snow on the ground. Cabin was easy to get to and roads were plowed, but recommend a 4x4 vehicle. Cabin is not the nicest I’ve stayed in, but well equipped. We were still able to pump water on Nov 28-29. The bunkhouse was recently remodeled and the kids loved it! We had a magical chilly night out by the campfire under the stars and full moon reflecting off the sparkling snow. I would recommend this cabin to get away from civilization, but not for someone expecting a hotel like stay.
Christy R
VerifiedDecember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
We stayed at the cabin the end of November and there was about 8in of snow on the ground. Cabin was easy to get to and roads were plowed, but recommend a 4x4 vehicle. Cabin is not the nicest I’ve stayed in, but well equipped. We were still able to pump water on Nov 28-29. The bunkhouse was recently remodeled and the kids loved it! We had a magical chilly night out by the campfire under the stars and full moon reflecting off the sparkling snow. I would recommend this cabin to get away from civilization, but not for someone expecting a hotel like stay.
Wesley M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Previous renters did not leave the cabin as required. It is disappointing to have to clean before and after your stay at prices that continue to be increased.
Wesley M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Previous renters did not leave the cabin as required. It is disappointing to have to clean before and after your stay at prices that continue to be increased.
Wesley M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Previous renters did not leave the cabin as required. It is disappointing to have to clean before and after your stay at prices that continue to be increased.
Lori R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
We rent a forestry cabin annually. Star Meadows is a great cabin if you have a larger group as it can easily accommodate 8. It is a perfect get away. The only drawback is no indoor running water. But the pump is not far from the cabin. Remember to bring a large container for your water as this is not provided. But the cooking utensils and dishes are all there.
Location Star Meadows Guard Station
Address:
5250 Star Meadow Road
Whitefish, MT, 59937
United States
STAR MEADOW GUARD STATION 5250 Star Meadows Road Whitefish, Montana 59937 Travel from Whitefish west on Highway 93 approximately 12 miles to mile marker 139, turn left onto Farm to Market Road. Continue 1.7 miles; turn right onto the Star Meadows Road. Continue to mile marker 15 located almost across from the cabin driveway.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.3819 / -114.71
Elevation: 1223 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
11AM
- Contact the Tally Lake Ranger District for more information during business hours.
- The cabin combination will be provided in your confirmation letter from Recreation.gov.
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.
Safety & rules
- Guests must pack out all garbage and clean the cabin before leaving.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food and attractants must be stored in the cabin or vehicle due to bear country regulations.
Utilities
- The hand-pump will remain on during winter 2025-2026; guests should bring their own water if it freezes.
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