Judith Guard Station
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: STANFORD, MT, MT
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (31 reviews)
Season: May through October
Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone’s throw from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a picnic area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Historic early 1900s Ranger Station on the National Register with three bedrooms, located near the Middle Fork of the Judith River with excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Highly rated by campers (4.8/5 stars) who praise its cozy, well-equipped cabin accommodations.
Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lion, Moose, and Wapiti present in area. Mandatory bear food storage requirements apply.
Insider tips for Judith Guard Station: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site Cabin has three bedrooms and sleeper, making it ideal for group camping Located about 30 miles south of Stanford; verify current road access conditions before traveling
Skip Judith Guard Station if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available. Visiting outside May-October season for tent camping. Need running water in winter months.
Best time to visit Judith Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. February (winter) — Cross country skiing available, though water not running in winter months.
Nearby campgrounds: Hunters Spring Cabin (HARLOWTON, MT), Dry Wolf Cabin (STANFORD, MT), Kings Hill Cabin (NEIHART, MT), Calf Creek Cabin (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Judith Guard Station
Cell signal at Judith Guard Station (STANFORD, 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.
Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone’s throw from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a picnic area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site
Cabin has three bedrooms and sleeper, making it ideal for group camping
Located about 30 miles south of Stanford; verify current road access conditions before traveling
Official operating season for the campground
Cross country skiing available, though water not running in winter months
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Great Falls, travel east on U.S. Highway 87 for about 63 miles to Windham, Montana, from Windham turn right off HWY 200/87 and head south for approximately 10 miles until the town of Utica. Turn right at Utica, continue south for approximately 13 miles on the county road. At the "Y" junction turn right nto the Middlefork road 822 and continue southwest for about 1 mile until you reack the "Y", stay to the left and continue for about 1 mile to the Judith Gaurd Station
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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