Monture Guard Station Cabin

Lolo National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: SEELEY LAKE, MT, MT

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (17 reviews)

Season: May through October

Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana, offering a variety of excellent winter recreation for visitors. Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home, but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of land for exploration.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups

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

Historic guard station cabin in Lolo National Forest with modern amenities and excellent access to groomed trails around Seeley Lake. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a unique piece of history with peaceful surroundings and great trail access.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, white-tailed deer, North American river otters, trumpeter swans, and red-tailed hawks documented in the area within 8km.

Insider tips for Monture Guard Station Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand This is a cabin rental, not traditional tent camping despite tent site designation Winter trips highly recommended based on groomed trail system and camper reviews

Skip Monture Guard Station Cabin if: Expecting hookups—no hookups available. Need flexibility outside May-October season—seasonal operations only. Prefer more amenities—rustic historic setting with basic facilities.

Best time to visit Monture Guard Station Cabin: December-March — Winter sports including snowmobiling and cross-country skiing; groomed trails for snowshoeing as noted by verified campers.. May-October — Official operating season; hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities available..

Nearby campgrounds: Big Larch Campground (Seeley Lake, MT), River Point Lolo Campground (Mt) (Seeley Lake, MT), Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (Mt) (Seeley Lake , MT), Double Arrow Lookout (Seeley Lake, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Monture Guard Station Cabin

Cell signal at Monture Guard Station Cabin (SEELEY LAKE, 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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SEELEY LAKE, MT, MT★ 4.6 (17 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana, offering a variety of excellent winter recreation for visitors. Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home, but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of land for exploration.

Best for:HikersWildlife watchersSites:Tent
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
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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:✕ Expecting hookups—no hookups available✕ Need flexibility outside May-October season—seasonal operations only✕ Prefer more amenities—rustic historic setting with basic facilities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand

This is a cabin rental, not traditional tent camping despite tent site designation

Winter trips highly recommended based on groomed trail system and camper reviews

Best: December-March

Winter sports including snowmobiling and cross-country skiing; groomed trails for snowshoeing as noted by verified campers.

Best: May-October

Official operating season; hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities available.

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: Gray wolves, white-tailed deer, North American river otters, trumpeter swans, and red-tailed hawks documented in the area within 8km.

Location

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406-677-2233· Lolo National Forest
Getting there →

From Clearwater Junction (Highway 83 and Highway 200), travel East on Highway 200 for about 13 miles. Turn North (left) onto Forest Service Road 89/Monture Road (Across the highway from the turnoff to Ovando). Continue for 8 miles. Park in the plowed parking area on the West (left) side of the road. To get to Monture Cabin from the parking area, cross the bridge across Monture Creek and stay right for approximately one mile. The winter entrance to the cabin is on the rear (east side) of the cabi

Campground entrance

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Community

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

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lolo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Lolo 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 Monture Guard Station Cabin cost per night?+
Monture Guard Station Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Monture Guard Station Cabin open?+
Monture Guard Station Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Monture Guard Station Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Monture Guard Station Cabin?+
Monture Guard Station Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Monture Guard Station Cabin?+
Monture Guard Station Cabin 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 Monture Guard Station Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Monture Guard Station Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Monture Guard Station Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Monture Guard Station Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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

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$75 /night★ 4.6 (17)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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