Swan Guard Station

in Flathead National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
1
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Moderate
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

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. Interior Photos: Living room Kitchen Bedroom

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

For fee information, visit Recreation.gov

Hours

This cabin rental is available year round.

Make it a night on a better road

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