Monture Guard Station Cabin in MT -- Campground & RV Camping

Monture Guard Station is a winter-only rental located in the Lolo National Forest at 4,200 feet elevation, eight miles north of Ovando. The two-story timber cabin sleeps eight and features a fully furnished kitchen with a propane stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishes, and cookware, along with a dining table, chairs, wood floors, and propane heat. A vault toilet outhouse sits 75 yards away. There is no running water or trash service. Visitors must travel roughly a mile by foot, snowmobile, or cross-country skis to access the cabin and its surrounding groomed winter trail network.

Getting there: 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.

• Moderately separated here.
• Sits on broad, near-level ground.
• Monture Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
• Spread Mountain stands 3,870 ft above the map pin, 4.5 miles northeast.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with 1 hike-in site.

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