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
Dwayne M
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Well equipped cabin in a beautiful and quiet location. No cell service which was the best feature of all.
BJ B
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Very cozy cabin. It was great to have consistent electric heat throughout with a 10 month old along for the trip. Great kitchen and comfy couch as well. We went in February when there was 2-3 feet of snow outside in the meadow and all around the cabin so we couldn’t quite do as much as we normally would at a forest service cabin, but it the nearby snowed-in forest service roads would be a dream for anyone with a snowmobile or dogsled team. Outhouse was very clean and the whole cabin was very clean overall. If you like to play board games or cards, this cabin has the best collection I’ve seen.
Only reason this cabin didn’t receive 5 stars from me is the lack of options for us with an infant, but even if you have kids just a couple years old you could probably have a lot of fun in the snow. I imagine I would be a fantastic cabin for a large family/group in the summer/spring/fall.
BJ B
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Very cozy cabin. It was great to have consistent electric heat throughout with a 10 month old along for the trip. Great kitchen and comfy couch as well. We went in February when there was 2-3 feet of snow outside in the meadow and all around the cabin so we couldn’t quite do as much as we normally would at a forest service cabin, but it the nearby snowed-in forest service roads would be a dream for anyone with a snowmobile or dogsled team. Outhouse was very clean and the whole cabin was very clean overall. If you like to play board games or cards, this cabin has the best collection I’ve seen.
Only reason this cabin didn’t receive 5 stars from me is the lack of options for us with an infant, but even if you have kids just a couple years old you could probably have a lot of fun in the snow. I imagine I would be a fantastic cabin for a large family/group in the summer/spring/fall.
BJ B
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Very cozy cabin. It was great to have consistent electric heat throughout with a 10 month old along for the trip. Great kitchen and comfy couch as well. We went in February when there was 2-3 feet of snow outside in the meadow and all around the cabin so we couldn’t quite do as much as we normally would at a forest service cabin, but it the nearby snowed-in forest service roads would be a dream for anyone with a snowmobile or dogsled team. Outhouse was very clean and the whole cabin was very clean overall. If you like to play board games or cards, this cabin has the best collection I’ve seen.
Only reason this cabin didn’t receive 5 stars from me is the lack of options for us with an infant, but even if you have kids just a couple years old you could probably have a lot of fun in the snow. I imagine I would be a fantastic cabin for a large family/group in the summer/spring/fall.
Stacy I
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Nice cabin well stocked. I was not able to get the thermostats going.
Stacy I
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Nice cabin well stocked. I was not able to get the thermostats going.
Stacy I
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Nice cabin well stocked. I was not able to get the thermostats going.
Thomas P
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Cabin was everything we expected and more. Previous guests did a great job cleaning the cabin; so no surprises there. Nice new refrigerator and electric range. All utensils as well as coffee maker, microwave, etc were in the kitchen. Lots of sleeping space between main cabin & bunk house. All items for grilling were provided other than the charcoal. We brought firewood but there was LOTS onsite already. Great experience and we will definitely be back. Thank you USFS.
Thomas P
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Cabin was everything we expected and more. Previous guests did a great job cleaning the cabin; so no surprises there. Nice new refrigerator and electric range. All utensils as well as coffee maker, microwave, etc were in the kitchen. Lots of sleeping space between main cabin & bunk house. All items for grilling were provided other than the charcoal. We brought firewood but there was LOTS onsite already. Great experience and we will definitely be back. Thank you USFS.
Thomas P
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Cabin was everything we expected and more. Previous guests did a great job cleaning the cabin; so no surprises there. Nice new refrigerator and electric range. All utensils as well as coffee maker, microwave, etc were in the kitchen. Lots of sleeping space between main cabin & bunk house. All items for grilling were provided other than the charcoal. We brought firewood but there was LOTS onsite already. Great experience and we will definitely be back. Thank you USFS.
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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