Eagle Guard Station in MT -- Campground & RV Camping

Built in 1895 during a gold rush, Eagle Guard Station is the oldest administrative log structure in Helena National Forest. It sits on the southeast flanks of the Elkhorn Mountains in an open grassland surrounded by scattered forest. The cabin sleeps six on three sets of bunk beds and contains a wood stove, propane camp stove, propane lantern, table, and chairs. The compound includes a woodshed, vault toilet, barn, horse corrals, and a fire ring. There is no electricity or drinking water. Nearby trails lead into the mountains, past historical mining sites, and toward Crow Creek Falls.

Getting there: All mileage is approximate from the highway. Road is native surface dirt, with ruts and rocky sections, higher clearance vehicles are a must, 4x4/AWD recommended, road is NOT for passenger cars. Directions to Eagle Guard Station from the intersection of highway 287 and Indian Creek Road (which is just north of the Missouri River Bridge, north of Townsend). Take the Indian Creek Road (traveling west) approximately 3.5 miles, you will pass a National Forest Access that says "Indian Creek", there will also be a sign on the left saying "Eagle Guard Station", take the left at this intersection. Stay on this road that travels through the canyon, for approximately 4.7 miles, you will come to a "Y" in the road, take the left which is the #4031 road. Stay on road 4031 for approximately 5 miles (you should pass a sign saying "Eagle Guard Station" with a straight arrow) until you come to a "T" intersection. There will be a sign that says "Radersburg/Crow Creek left" and "Eagle Guard Station right". Take a right for approziately .7 miles to the next intersection. Take the left and cabin is about .3 miles on the left.From December 2 through May 15, the last 4 miles are not open to motorized vehicles. Access to the cabin is by foot, ski, or horseback.

• Well separated here, a single-site campground with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
• Flat ground is scarce: under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads.
• Eureka Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
• Crow Peak stands 3,592 ft above the map pin, 7.9 miles west.

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