About Star Meadows Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (43)
What Guests Are Saying
Star Meadows Guard Station offers fantastic accommodations in a beautiful location, with clean and well-stocked cabins ideal for family gatherings. Guests appreciated the thoughtful amenities, including comfortable beds, games, and kitchen supplies, which enhanced their stay. The only notable drawbacks were the unpleasant outhouse smell and some difficulty locating the nearby Tally Lake turnoff, but overall, guests enjoyed a memorable experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Star Meadows Guard Station offers fantastic accommodations in a beautiful location, with clean and well-stocked cabins ideal for family gatherings. Guests appreciated the thoughtful amenities, including comfortable beds, games, and kitchen supplies, which enhanced their stay. The only notable drawbacks were the unpleasant outhouse smell and some difficulty locating the nearby Tally Lake turnoff, but overall, guests enjoyed a memorable experience.
Review Summary
Alysa M
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Cozy, well stocked kitchen and games. Fun to xcountry ski around.
Beth S
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Fantastic experience. Love the bunk house.
Jennifer P
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
*****
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.
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.
wade k
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
needs new refridgerator shelves all broken stayed last summer no firewood
Heather E
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
We love staying at Star Meadows. Its not fancy or elegant but thats the point. A get-away from modern life that still has conveniences for cooking and electric heat. The kitchen is actually fairly well stocked, with both a drip coffee brewer, a french press, and an electric kettle. Lots of utensils & pots and pans. Microwave, stove & oven, and fridge. Beds are tolerable for a short stay.
Julia E
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
We loved this facility. Kayaked at Tally Lake on the way up, and spent the rest of the weekend relaxing. Beautiful kitchen with views over the meadow. Would definitely stay again.
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
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Check out time is 11 AM Check in time is 1 PM |
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For more information, contact the Tally Lake Ranger District (406) 758-5204, Monday -- Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. |
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Pack-in and pack-out all garbage; clean cabin before departing. |
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The combination to the cabin will be on your letter of confirmation from Recreation.gov |
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There is a food storage order in the Flathead National Forest. Please keep all food and attractants in the cabin or your vehicle. This is bear country. |
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Hand-pump will be left on well over the winter of 2025-2026 as an experiment to see if freezing is an issue. Be prepared to bring your own water if the pump becomes frozen. If pump continues to work, please pump an ample amount of water during each use to warm up pipe. |