Established Camping
Monture Guard Station Cabin
Monture Guard Station Cabin is located in Lolo National Forest, Montana, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Clearwater River and the Seeley Lake area, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Lolo National Forest
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.
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.
Location
Monture Guard Station Cabin is located in Montana
Directions
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.
Coordinates
47.1277778 N
113.1516667 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Missoula
- 1 hr 38 min from Helena
- 2 hrs 9 min from Great Falls
- 3 hrs 2 min from Bozeman
