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Overview

The Bend Guard Station is located in a historic site within the Lolo National Forest of northwestern Montana. It is equipped with modern features, including a full-service kitchen and bathrooms, and provides guests with access to a variety of activities.

The cabin sits within an open meadow surrounded by an evergreen forest, providing beautiful scenery during any season.

Recreational Activities:

  • BIKING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
  • HUNTING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WINTER SPORTS

Address:

408 CLAYTON, PO BOX 429
PLAINS,MT,59859
Phone: 406-826-3821

Directions:

From Thompson Falls, Montana, travel southeast on Highway 200 for about 4 miles, then continue 32 miles north on County Road 556. During the winter, it may be necessary to hike, ski or snowmobile for at least a mile to the cabin. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District.

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