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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Winter sports including snowmobiling and cross-country skiing; groomed trails for snowshoeing as noted by verified campers.
Official operating season; hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities available.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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
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- 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.
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