About Star Meadows Guard Station
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Water Activities
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Spring
Water Activities
Summer
Water Activities
Fall
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
001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
- 12 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Reviews (129)
What Guests Are Saying
Star Meadows Guard Station offers a beautiful and peaceful location with well-equipped cabins, providing a lovely experience for families and groups. Guests appreciate the clean accommodations, comfortable amenities, and thoughtful additions like puzzles and campfire supplies. However, some noted the need for deep cleaning and improvements, particularly regarding the outhouse and kitchen organization.
What Guests Are Saying
Star Meadows Guard Station offers a beautiful and peaceful location with well-equipped cabins, providing a lovely experience for families and groups. Guests appreciate the clean accommodations, comfortable amenities, and thoughtful additions like puzzles and campfire supplies. However, some noted the need for deep cleaning and improvements, particularly regarding the outhouse and kitchen organization.
Review Summary
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.
Jen S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
It was one of the nicest we've stayed at. Clean, great supplies to keep it that way, well stocked cooking supplies, nice furniture, water on site with hand pump, pit toilet serviced. It was great.
Jen S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
It was one of the nicest we've stayed at. Clean, great supplies to keep it that way, well stocked cooking supplies, nice furniture, water on site with hand pump, pit toilet serviced. It was great.
Jen S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
It was one of the nicest we've stayed at. Clean, great supplies to keep it that way, well stocked cooking supplies, nice furniture, water on site with hand pump, pit toilet serviced. It was great.
Jesse T
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Please clean up the cabin, especially the dishes for the next guests! It’s a wonderful place!
Jesse T
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Please clean up the cabin, especially the dishes for the next guests! It’s a wonderful place!
Jesse T
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Please clean up the cabin, especially the dishes for the next guests! It’s a wonderful place!
karen w
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Comfortable beds (except for the futon, but we didn't need to use it), great kitchen, spotless outhouse, all the comforts of home -- without the TV. It was great.
karen w
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA STAR MEADOWS GUARD STATION
Comfortable beds (except for the futon, but we didn't need to use it), great kitchen, spotless outhouse, all the comforts of home -- without the TV. It was great.
Location & Directions for Star Meadows Guard Station
5250 Star Meadow Road, Whitefish, MT 59937 United States
Elevation: 1,223 ft
Getting There
<p>STAR MEADOW GUARD STATION 5250 Star Meadows Road Whitefish, Montana 59937 Travel from Whitefish west on Highway 93 approximately 12 mi to mile marker 139, turn left onto Farm to Market Road. Continue 1.7 mi; turn right onto the Star Meadows Roa...
STAR MEADOW GUARD STATION 5250 Star Meadows Road Whitefish, Montana 59937 Travel from Whitefish west on Highway 93 approximately 12 mi to mile marker 139, turn left onto Farm to Market Road. Continue 1.7 mi; turn right onto the Star Meadows Road. Continue to mile marker 15 located almost across from the cabin driveway.
Nearby National Park
Polebridge Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (71 min)
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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