Swan Guard Station

$70.00/night

Overview

Swan Guard Station is located next to beautiful Swan Lake, in northwestern Montana, where visitors enjoy all kinds of recreation. The fully restored historic cabin can accommodate up to eight people and offers somewhat modern amenities and plenty of space.

Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

In addition to wildlife viewing, hiking and mountain biking trail access is nearby at Bond Creek Trailhead. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during the winter.

The cabin is located just south of the town of Swan Lake, which offers opportunities for fishing, motor boating, non-motor boating, swimming and picnicking.

Facilities

The accessible cabin has beds and mattresses to accommodate up to eight people. It offers electricity, but no indoor plumbing. A propane heater provides heat in the living room.



A kitchen provides a refrigerator, sink, cooking range, and oven. It has ample cupboard space, as well as preparation and serving surfaces. A vault toilet and a hand-pump water system are available outside the cabin.



Guests will need to bring bedding, food, flashlights, a first aid kit and other necessary camping gear. The cabin will need to be cleaned and all trash carried out before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

The cabin is the oldest building in the Flathead National Forest. It was constructed in 1909 as a remote ranger station and has since been fully restored and reconstructed. It is located at the south end of Swan Lake, near the village of Swan Lake.

The nearby Swan River Wildlife Refuge provides abundant bird and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 837-7500.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Fire pit: all 1 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Swan Guard Station is available for $70 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights. Within the maximum window (a rolling 6 month window), the maximum consecutive stay rule is 7 days and there is a Stay Beyond Maximum Window where customers can book past the 6 month rolling window if there is availability on the last day(s) of the maximum window.

Directions

From Bigfork take Hwy 83 south towards Swan Lake. Continue through the town of Swan Lake to mile-marker 69, just south of town. The cabin driveway is just south of the cabin rental sign. Continue down the driveway to the cabin with the porch.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

73 reviews
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Janelle K
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Reviewed a month ago
Our family of 6 enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Pros: Refrigerator, cook stove, electric lights and fireplace, water pump outside and outdoor fire pit with ample seating and picnic table. Cons: A lot of flies(probably due to ripped window screens) and frequent traffic noise from the highway.
Amanda W
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Nice cozy dry cabin.
Lisa B
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We made this cabin our base camp to explore the glacier region for a long weekend. The water spigot up the hill is pretty hard to operate, so I recommend bringing your own water. Overall 9 out of 10 due to the water situation! I've already recommended it to my family and friends!
David H
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Reviewed 6 months ago
The cabin was clean and ready for our use. We did find that a lack of a good 5 gal container to carry water made for many trips to the water pump with smaller pots. Also, there was only one trash bag in the cleaning closet. Overall our experience was good though with no real problems to deal with. Will try to do this again next year.
ROBERT P
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Reviewed 7 months ago
all was great.
Tammy R
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Reviewed 7 months ago
My granddaughter and I really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was warm and comfortable, and we enjoyed listening to the birds.
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Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 36% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Peak season

Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Peak season

Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

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