Old Condon Ranger Station
Flathead National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Condon, MT, MT
Price: From $85 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (46 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Old Condon Ranger Station is open year-round, providing access to great recreation opportunities in every season. Visitors to the area enjoy fishing in the nearby Swan River, as well as hiking and exploring areas surrounding the cabin. Varieties of birds and wildlife make their home in the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Year-round access to Swan River fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in Western Montana with modern amenities including electricity, running water, and a full kitchen. Google reviews rate it 4.9/5 stars, with campers praising it as one of the best cabins in the region.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, gray wolves, elk, and bald eagles documented in the area within 8km
Insider tips for Old Condon Ranger Station: Book 6 months in advance as this is a very popular cabin Access currently available only via southern end of Condon Loop Road due to December 2025 blowdown; use high-clearance vehicle for rough road with large potholes Cabin includes indoor toilet and full kitchen, eliminating need for vault toilet hikes
Skip Old Condon Ranger Station if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available. You have a low-clearance vehicle - southern access road is rough with large potholes. You prefer shower facilities - cabin does not have shower.
Best time to visit Old Condon Ranger Station: Year-round — Open year-round providing access to recreation in every season including winter sports.
Nearby campgrounds: Holland Lake Campground (BIGFORK, MT), Owl Creek Corral (Bigfork, MT), Owl Creek Cabin (BIGFORK, MT), Lake Alva Campground (Seeley Lake, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Old Condon Ranger Station
Cell signal at Old Condon Ranger Station (Condon, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Old Condon Ranger Station is open year-round, providing access to great recreation opportunities in every season. Visitors to the area enjoy fishing in the nearby Swan River, as well as hiking and exploring areas surrounding the cabin. Varieties of birds and wildlife make their home in the area.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 6 months in advance as this is a very popular cabin
Access currently available only via southern end of Condon Loop Road due to December 2025 blowdown; use high-clearance vehicle for rough road with large potholes
Cabin includes indoor toilet and full kitchen, eliminating need for vault toilet hikes
Open year-round providing access to recreation in every season including winter sports
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
*ATTENTION * Due to significant blowdown in December 2025, access is currently only available via the southern end of the Condon Loop Road. This road is rough with large potholes. Please use a high-clearance vehicle. Turn east on Condon Loop Road 124 near Mile Marker 47. Continue for approximately 3/4 of a mile. The Old Condon Ranger Station driveway is located on the South (right) side of the road just past the wetland/meadow. Old Condon is located between milepost 48 and 49 on Highway 83, in n
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Flathead National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Flathead National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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