Monture Guard Station Cabin

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Lolo National Forest Fees: $75 per night. Visit Recreation.gov to make reservations. Season: December 1 to April 14 Status: closed Overview Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana, offering a variety of excellent winter recreation for visitors. Recreation Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home, but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of land for exploration. The area also offers plentiful opportunities for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Facilities The two-story cabin is fully furnished and can accommodate up to eight people. Beds with mattresses are available on the second floor, while the first floor contains the kitchen, dining room and living room areas. A vault toilet outhouse is located approximately 75 yards northeast of the cabin. The… Getting there: From Clearwater Junction (Highway 83 and Highway 200), travel East on Highway 200 for about 13 miles. Turn North (left) onto Forest Service Road 89/Monture Road (Across the highway from the turnoff to Ovando). Continue for 8 miles. Park in the plowed parking area on the West (left) side of the road. To get to Monture Cabin from the parking area, cross the bridge across Monture Creek and stay right for approximately one mile. The winter entrance to the cabin is on the rear (east side) of the… Rules: Food storage orders are in place. Please see our Bear Safety and Food Storage Information for important information about food storage to protect you and the bears from unwanted encounters. Phone: 406-677-2233 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234506 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: FS Staff

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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Big Nelson CampgroundFree or paid (not confirmed)
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Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT)Paid or permit campsite
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