Old Condon Ranger Station
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Flathead National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3,597 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.The cabin provides modern amenities and can be reached by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring some of their own supplies to ensure a comfortable stay.
Recreation
Guests at the house enjoy fishing in the nearby creek and river, as well as viewing wildlife. The facility affords scenic views of the Mission Mountains.A variety of trails are available nearby for hiking and backpacking. The same trails serve as popular areas for cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Facilities
The two-story cabin greets guests with a screened porch and a green painted front door. It has a living and dining room with a propane furnace, as well as electricity and a full kitchen. The kitchen includes a refrigerator with freezer and a modern gas range and oven. Cabinets are stocked with basic cookware, plates, cups, bowls and utensils.
Upstairs are three bedrooms with a mix of two double and four single beds (two sets of bunkbeds). The couch in the living room also folds flat for use as a bed. Old Condon can comfortably sleep up to eight people. An indoor bathroom features running water and a flush toilet.
Guests should bring bedding, food and personal toiletries. Binoculars are recommended for bird and wildlife watching. Click here for more cabin details. Guests must clean the cabin and carry out all trash before leaving.
Natural Features
The cabin is nestled in Swan Valley just west of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. It sits about five miles east of the Swan River. From the front porch, guests can see views of the Mission Mountains across an open field. Behind the cabin is a stand of towering mixed pine trees and Simpson Creek flows nearby.Part of a historic Forest Service compound, the ranger's residence was constructed in the early 1920s and later restored for public use. Historically, the site was used year round to operate the Condon Ranger District, which has been renamed as the Swan Lake Ranger District. The work center was relocated in the 1960s, but some structures remain to remind visitors of the old Forest Service days.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 837-7500.Nearby Attractions
Limited supplies are sold at a general store in Condon, about 20 minutes from the cabin.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: OLD CONDON RANGER STATION
Site types
- 1 Cabin Electric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables.
1 campsite at Old Condon Ranger Station
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | OLD CONDON RANGER STATION | Cabin Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
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 northwestern Montana. Turn east onto Condon Loop Road 124. Follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles. The driveway is on the left just before the large meadow and wetland.
47.58495, -113.73740 · 47°35'5.8"N 113°44'14.6"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Old Condon is available for $85 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights. Within the maximum window (a rolling 6 month window), the maximum consecutive stay rule is 7 days and there is a Stay Beyond Maximum Window where customers can book past the 6 month rolling window if there is availability on the last day(s) of the maximum window.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Old Condon Ranger Station
- Can you reserve a site at Old Condon Ranger Station?
- Yes, Old Condon Ranger Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Old Condon Ranger Station have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Old Condon Ranger Station?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Old Condon Ranger Station.
- Are campfires allowed at Old Condon Ranger Station?
- Campfires are allowed at Old Condon Ranger Station. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Email anthony.butterfield@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-19.
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