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Lost Horse Guard Station

Bitterroot National Forest — lakeside

Location: Darby, MT, MT

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: May through October

Winter 2025 - 2026 is the first winter season the cabin is available for rent during the winter. Please call Darby Ranger Station with questions prior to visit. Please let us know how we can improve the facility.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lost-horse-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Lost Horse Guard Station offers an affordable $50/night option with basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water. Winter cabin rentals are now available for the first time, though winter access requires snowmobile or over-snow vehicles via a 14-mile potentially ungroomed route.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Moose, and Dusky Grouse present in the area

Insider tips for Lost Horse Guard Station: Book early — federal campground with limited availability Call Darby Ranger Station ahead of visit for current conditions and facility questions Winter visitors must check road and snow conditions before departure and have appropriate over-snow vehicle access

Skip Lost Horse Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October, with winter cabin access via snowmobile only. Winter travel — 14-mile access route may not be recently groomed and conditions change rapidly.

Best time to visit Lost Horse Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season per verified data. January-March — Winter cabin rental now available, though requires snowmobile access and careful trip planning.

Nearby campgrounds: Woods Cabin (DARBY, MT), Three Sisters Group Site (Mt) (Darby, MT), Fales Flat Campground (DARBY, MT), Rombo (DARBY, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Horse Guard Station

Cell signal at Lost Horse Guard Station (Darby, 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.

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    Darby, MT, MT★ 4.2 (6 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Winter 2025 - 2026 is the first winter season the cabin is available for rent during the winter. Please call Darby Ranger Station with questions prior to visit. Please let us know how we can improve the facility.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    ToiletsVault toilets
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsFirewood for Sale
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October, with winter cabin access via snowmobile only✕ Winter travel — 14-mile access route may not be recently groomed and conditions change rapidly

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    federal campground with limited availability

    Call Darby Ranger Station ahead of visit for current conditions and facility questions

    Winter visitors must check road and snow conditions before departure and have appropriate over-snow vehicle access

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season per verified data

    Best: January-March

    Winter cabin rental now available, though requires snowmobile access and careful trip planning

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Pika, Moose, and Dusky Grouse present in the area

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    406-821-3913· Bitterroot National Forest

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bitterroot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Bitterroot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Lost Horse Guard Station cost per night?+
    Lost Horse Guard Station costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Lost Horse Guard Station open?+
    Lost Horse Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Lost Horse Guard Station have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Lost Horse Guard Station?+
    Lost Horse Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Lost Horse Guard Station?+
    Lost Horse Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Lost Horse Guard Station?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lost Horse Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Lost Horse Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
    Lost Horse Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Bitterroot National Forest InfoBitterroot National Forest Maps and Publications
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    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
    api.sunrise-sunset.org
    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

    CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

    $50 /night★ 4.2 (6)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Lost Horse Guard Station cost per night?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Woods Cabin

    DARBY, MT

    From $60/night

    Three Sisters Group Site (Mt)

    Darby, MT

    From $75/night

    Fales Flat Campground

    DARBY, MT

    From $30/night

    Rombo

    DARBY, MT

    From $15/night

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