Swan Guard Station
The Swan Guard Station is the oldest building on the Flathead National Forest. Constructed in 1909 as a remote ranger station, the cabin is located at the south end of Swan Lake near the Village of Swan Lake. Fully restored and reconstructed the cabin comfortably sleeps ten people. The cabin is road accessible, has electricity but no interior plumbing. A toilet and hand pump for water is located just outside the cabin. A propane heater in the living room provides heat for the cabin. There is one bedroom downstairs with a single bed and two upstairs with two double beds and four single beds. Max occupancy is 8 people.
The cabin is not currently accessible for the disabled.
Reservations
For reservations and fee information, visit: Recreation.gov
General Information
This cabin rental is available year round.
Overnight Use:
$70 per night
Address: 200 Ranger Station Road Bigfork, MT 59911
Phone: (406) 837-7500
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.90852
Longitude: -113.83532
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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Seasonally
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.