Can you reserve a site at Judith Guard Station?

Yes, Judith Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Judith Guard Station, Montana — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone's throw from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a picnic area. Mandatory bear food storage requirements apply, with specfic compliance information posted at the cabin. The cabin, located about 30 miles south of Stanford, may be accessed by regular passenger vehicle until snow season. The road is usually plowed within 2 miles of the station, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle can often make the trip. In times of heavy snowfall, the last half-mile to the cabin may require a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.

Recreation

Hiking, OHVing, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound. Nearby hunting includes deer and elk in designated areas. Snow shoeing and cross country skiing are popular activities during the winter months.

Facilities

The two-story frame building has a modern vault toilet outside and a porch with chairs. Furnishings include propane cook stove and heat, beds to fit eight guests, table and chairs plus cooking utensils are provided in the kitchen. Portable propane lanterns are available, but users must bring their own propane cylinders.

A hand well with drinking water is available outside from May to September. No water is available during the winter so guests should bring plenty of water during this time period. Guests are asked to bring garbage bags, toilet paper, flashlights, bedding, an ice chest and all personal toiletries. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

Judith Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet on the northern banks of the Middle Fork of the Judith River. The region boasts wooded hills topped with Ponderosa Pine, lodgepole pine and Douglas fir.

Wildlife in the area includes deer, elk, bear, bobcats and montain lions.

Nearby Attractions

Judith River State Wildlfe Management Area lies north of the cabin and Middle fork of the Judith River in close proximity .Grocery stores and gas is available in Stanford, about 30 miles from the cabin. Sapphire Village 5 miles to the northeast

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

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1 campsite at Judith Guard Station

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA JUDITH GUARD STATION	Cabin Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8

Getting there

From Great Falls, travel east on U.S. Highway 87 for about 63 miles to Windham, Montana, from Windham turn right off HWY 200/87 and head south for approximately 10 miles until the town of Utica. Turn right at Utica, continue south for approximately 13 miles on the county road. At the "Y" junction turn right nto the Middlefork road 822 and continue southwest for about 1 mile until you reack the "Y", stay to the left and continue for about 1 mile to the Judith Gaurd Station

46.84833, -110.29056 · 46°50'54.0"N 110°17'26.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	36	44	50	60	67	78	77	69	53	42	35
Low °F	13	12	20	25	33	40	44	44	36	28	20	13
Precip in	0.6	0.8	0.9	1.6	2.8	3.1	1.7	1.4	1.3	1.3	0.7	0.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Judith Guard Station

Can you reserve a site at Judith Guard Station?: Yes, Judith Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Judith Guard Station have?: 1 site.

Also listed by

Judith Guard Station also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Judith Guard Station's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$60/Night for single unit

Restrictions:

Possible road closure due to winter weather

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Judith Guard Station

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Kings Hill Cabin 19.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hay Canyon Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
Lake McDonald Lodge 3.9 mi · Facility
Dry Wolf Campground 14.1 mi · Campground
Daisy Dean Camp Campground 15.9 mi · Campground
Haymaker Dispersed Camping Area 16.6 mi · Campground
Jellison Place Campground 16.8 mi · Campground
Many Pines Campground 19.2 mi · Campground
Spring Creek Campground 19.9 mi · Facility
Jumping Creek Campground 24.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 406-566-2292 OR 406-236-5511
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Judith Guard Station