Indian Meadows Guard Station
Closed for the season. The cabin is only available for rental from December 1 through March 31 each year. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 9 inches below 6000 feet and between 8 to 12 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A snow band may develop across portions of Central Montana leading to locally higher snowfall rates and amounts.
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.
About
Indian Meadows Guard Station is a remote two-story log cabin built in the 1990s, still used by Forest Service crews in summer and available for public rental during winter months. Situated at approximately 5,500 feet elevation within sight of Red Mountain (9,411 ft), the tallest peak in the greater Bob Marshall Wilderness complex, the cabin offers exceptional access to both motorized and non-motorized winter recreation. The cabin accommodates up to six guests with two sets of bunkbeds and two single beds in the upstairs loft. Pillows are provided but guests must bring their own bedding or sleeping bags. The kitchen is equipped with dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, and basic cooking tools. Propane powers the stove and lights; a wood shed is on the property. Water is available from a hand pump outside, though it may freeze in extreme cold, requiring guests to melt snow. An outhouse provides sanitation. Access requires traveling approximately 8 miles over snow from the Copper Creek Trailhead, typically by snowmobile, cross-country ski, or snowshoe. The majority of the route follows groomed snowmobile trails maintained by the local club. There is no cell service at the cabin, and temperatures regularly fall below 0°F. Visitors should be equipped for avalanche conditions and carry satellite communication devices for emergencies.
Directions
From Lincoln, Montana, travel approximately 5 miles east on Highway 200 to Copper Creek Road #330. The snowmobile trailhead is located approximately 2 miles north on Copper Creek Road on the west side. Park at the trailhead and travel 8 miles over snow to the cabin. Follow Snowmobile Trail #4 northeast on Copper Creek Road for approximately 6 miles to the junction with Indian Meadows Road #1882. Turn north (right) onto Road #1882 and proceed about 1.5 miles to the Indian Meadows Trailhead entrance. Follow signs for the Guard Station on the right fork, pass the outfitter corrals, through the open gate, and travel approximately 0.5 miles on the access road to the cabin.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 362-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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