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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates year-round with electric heat available
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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#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.
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