Monture Guard Station Cabin
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Lolo National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 8
- People per site
- 4,179 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana, offering a variety of excellent winter recreation for visitors.
Recreation
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.The area also offers plentiful opportunities for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Facilities
The two-story cabin is fully furnished and can accommodate up to eight people. Beds with mattresses are available on the second floor, while the first floor contains the kitchen, dining room and living room areas. A vault toilet outhouse is located approximately 75 yards northeast of the cabin.
The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove and oven, a small microwave, refrigerator and a variety of cooking and eating dishes and utensils, as well as pots and pans. There is a large table and ten chairs, as well as couches and other seating. The living space has electricity, rugs and wood floors throughout. Heat is provided by a propane heater. Propane fuel is provided.
Guests should bring their own bedding, towels, food, water, garbage bags, toilet paper and other necessities. Cleaning supplies and equipment are provided and guests will need to clean the cabin prior to leaving. There are no trash services, please pack out all garbage at departure.
The cabin is only available in the winter and guests will need to hike, snowmobile or ski about a mile to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Natural Features
The cabin is located about 8 miles north of the town of Ovando at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The surrounding forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears. Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.Nearby Attractions
The nearest gas and groceries is available about 10 miles from the cabin.The facts
- Season: December 1 – April 14 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: 001
Site types
- 1 Cabin Electric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills, shade.
1 campsite at Monture Guard Station Cabin
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monture Guard Station Cabin | 001 | Cabin Electric | — | Gravel | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
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 cabin. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Seeley Lake Ranger District.
47.12778, -113.15167 · 47°7'40.0"N 113°9'6.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.7 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 Monture Guard Station Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Monture Guard Station Cabin?
- Yes, Monture Guard Station Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Monture Guard Station Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Monture Guard Station Cabin?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Monture Guard Station Cabin.
- Does Monture Guard Station Cabin have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Monture Guard Station Cabin?
- Campfires are allowed at Monture Guard Station Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Monture Guard Station Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Monture Guard Station Cabin's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $75 per night. Visit Recreation.gov to make reservations.
Restrictions:
- Food storage orders are in place. Please see our Bear Safety and Food Storage Information for important information about food storage to protect you and the bears from unwanted encounters.
Camping near Monture Guard Station Cabin
- Big Larch Campground 16.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- River Point Lolo Campground (MT) 17.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT) 17.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Double Arrow Lookout 18 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Inez Point 6 (Group Camp Site) 22.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Monture Creek Campground 0.4 mi · Campground
- Big Nelson Campground 11.5 mi · Campground
- Big Larch Campground 16.5 mi · Campground
- Hidden Lake Campground 19.7 mi · Facility
- Youngs Danaher Backcountry Access 22 mi · Facility
- Garnet Ghost Town 22.7 mi · Facility
- Lakeside Campground 23.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 406-677-2233
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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