Star Meadows Guard Station

Flathead National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Kalispell, MT, MT

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Season: Year-round

The Star Meadows Guard Station has all the rustic feel of a remote Forest Service cabin while still being accessible by paved road from Whitefish. Furnished with a refrigerator/freezer, range and oven, microwave, coffeemaker, pots and pans, dishes and silverware, and electric heat, this cabin has everything you need to come and enjoy some time in the Forest. Nearby Tally Lake and Sylvia Lake offer opportunities for water play and fishing and a centralized location in the Tally Lake District to a

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

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

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

Well-equipped cabin accessible by paved road with excellent amenities including kitchen facilities, electric heat, and refrigerator. Google reviewers consistently praise the peaceful setting, cleanliness, and proximity to outdoor recreation near Whitefish and Glacier National Park.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Great Gray Owl, Chipping Sparrow, and Canada Jay documented in the area

Insider tips for Star Meadows Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Located 12 miles west of Whitefish on Highway 93, accessible by well-maintained paved road Cabin is fully furnished with kitchen equipment, refrigerator, range, oven, microwave, and coffeemaker

Skip Star Meadows Guard Station if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You want multiple site options — only 1 site total.

Best time to visit Star Meadows Guard Station: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with electric heat available.

Nearby campgrounds: Tally Lake Campground (WHITEFISH, MT), Fairview Ranger Station (Libby , MT), South Dickey Lake (Eureka, MT), North Dickey Lake (Eureka, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Star Meadows Guard Station

Cell signal at Star Meadows Guard Station (Kalispell, 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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Kalispell, MT, MT★ 4.6 (42 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Star Meadows Guard Station has all the rustic feel of a remote Forest Service cabin while still being accessible by paved road from Whitefish. Furnished with a refrigerator/freezer, range and oven, microwave, coffeemaker, pots and pans, dishes and silverware, and electric heat, this cabin has everything you need to come and enjoy some time in the Forest. Nearby Tally Lake and Sylvia Lake offer opportunities for water play and fishing and a centralized location in the Tally Lake District to access miles of hiking, biking or horseback riding trails with a trailhead right behind the cabin.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You want multiple site options — only 1 site total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

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

Located 12 miles west of Whitefish on Highway 93, accessible by well-maintained paved road

Cabin is fully furnished with kitchen equipment, refrigerator, range, oven, microwave, and coffeemaker

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with electric heat available

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Mule Deer, Great Gray Owl, Chipping Sparrow, and Canada Jay documented in the area

Location

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406-758-5204· Flathead National Forest
Getting there →

STAR MEADOW GUARD STATION 5250 Star Meadows Road Whitefish, Montana 59937 Travel from Whitefish west on Highway 93 approximately 12 miles to mile marker 139, turn left onto Farm to Market Road. Continue 1.7 miles; turn right onto the Star Meadows Road. Continue to mile marker 15 located almost across from the cabin driveway.

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 — Flathead National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Flathead National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Star Meadows Guard Station cost per night?+
Star Meadows Guard Station costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Star Meadows Guard Station open?+
Star Meadows Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Star Meadows Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Star Meadows Guard Station?+
Star Meadows Guard Station can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Star Meadows Guard Station?+
Star Meadows 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 Star Meadows Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Star Meadows Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Star Meadows Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Star Meadows Guard Station is open Year-round. 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 (42)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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North Dickey Lake

Eureka, MT

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