Eagle Guard Station
Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. From December 2 through May 15, the last 4 miles of the access road are closed to motorized vehicles; access during this period is by foot, horseback, or cross-country ski only. High-clearance 4WD/AWD vehicle required; not suitable for passenger cars.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
About
Eagle Guard Station is the oldest administrative log structure on the Helena National Forest, originally built by miner Richard Owen in 1895 during the area's gold rush era. The cabin was taken over by the Forest Service in 1908 and has been carefully restored using primitive building techniques. It is now listed as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and available for overnight rental. The cabin accommodates up to six guests on three sets of bunk beds with mattresses. Amenities include a wood stove for heating, a propane camp stove and lantern, dishes, utensils, cookware, an axe, and cleaning supplies. A vault toilet, fire ring, barn, and horse corrals are on site. There is no electricity, running water, or indoor plumbing. Guests must bring drinking water, sleeping bags, flashlights, propane canisters, toilet paper, and food. All trash must be packed out. The cabin is situated on the southeast flanks of the Elkhorn Mountains in an open grassland setting known for concentrations of wintering elk. The area offers outstanding opportunities for photography, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Crow Creek Falls and historic mining sites like Elkhorn and Diamond Hill are accessible from the cabin. An interpretive trail begins just beyond the property.
Directions
From the intersection of Highway 287 and Indian Creek Road (north of the Missouri River Bridge, north of Townsend): Take Indian Creek Road west approximately 3.5 miles, then turn left at the sign for Eagle Guard Station onto Road 4031. Follow Road 4031 for approximately 5 miles, staying left at the Y intersection. At the T intersection, turn right toward Eagle Guard Station. After 0.7 miles, turn left and proceed 0.3 miles to the cabin on the left. High-clearance 4WD/AWD vehicle required; road has ruts and rocky sections.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 266-3425 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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