Indian Meadows Guard Station
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lincoln, MT, MT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Indian Meadows Guard Station is located near the Copper Bowls snowmobile area and the Scapegoat Wilderness, offering exceptional opportunities for both motorized and non-motorized winter enthusiasts. The cabin is available for rent from December 1st to March 31st each year. Miles of Groomed snowmobile trails and renowned off trail riding in the nearby Copper Bowls are right out the door from this cabin.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing
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Indian Meadows Guard Station serves as an excellent trailhead for accessing the Scapegoat Wilderness and Bob Marshall Wilderness, with reviewers praising it as a great starting point for Heart Lake hike and wilderness adventures.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Mountain Goat, Snowshoe Hare, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bufflehead, and Dusky Grouse present in the area.
Insider tips for Indian Meadows Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Use as a trailhead for Heart Lake hike or deeper wilderness treks into Bob Marshall Wilderness Located approximately 5 miles east of Lincoln on Highway 200, then 2 miles north on Copper Creek Road #330
Skip Indian Meadows Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only (May-October for tent sites). You want more than 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Indian Meadows Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months for tent camping. December-March — Cabin rental available with access to groomed snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing in nearby Copper Bowls and Scapegoat Wilderness.
Nearby campgrounds: Aspen Grove Group Use Area (Helena-Lewis And Clark Nf, Mt) (LINCOLN, MT), Cummings Cabin (LINCOLN, MT), Granite Butte Lookout (Lincoln, MT), Nevada Creek Cabin (Garrison, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Meadows Guard Station
Cell signal at Indian Meadows Guard Station (Lincoln, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Indian Meadows Guard Station is located near the Copper Bowls snowmobile area and the Scapegoat Wilderness, offering exceptional opportunities for both motorized and non-motorized winter enthusiasts. The cabin is available for rent from December 1st to March 31st each year. Miles of Groomed snowmobile trails and renowned off trail riding in the nearby Copper Bowls are right out the door from this cabin.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with high demand
Use as a trailhead for Heart Lake hike or deeper wilderness treks into Bob Marshall Wilderness
Located approximately 5 miles east of Lincoln on Highway 200, then 2 miles north on Copper Creek Road #330
Campground operates seasonally during these months for tent camping
Cabin rental available with access to groomed snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing in nearby Copper Bowls and Scapegoat Wilderness
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Getting there →
From Lincoln Mt., visitors will travel approximately 5 miles East on Hwy 200 to the Copper Creek Road #330. The snowmobile Trailhead is located approximately 2 miles North on Copper Creek Road #330 and is located on the west (left) side of the road. There is ample parking here for trailers and vehicles. The trailhead is plowed and maintained by the local snowmobile club. Most visitors will park here and proceed over snow for the remaining 8 miles to the cabin. In early December it may be possibl
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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