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Bull River Guard Station

US Forest Service · Montana

Bull River Guard Station in Montana. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 803 public campsites we map in Montana.

The Bull River Guard Station was built in 1908 as the Ranger's house and office. This structure was a primary ranger station from 1908 to 1920, surviving the legendary 1910 fires that swept through the area. The cabin was home to Granville "Granny" Gordon (District Ranger), his wife and three daughters. Full vehicle access to the cabin depends on weather conditions. The road is normally plowed within 1 mile of the cabin during winter months. Recreation The Bull River is 24.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$75/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
406-827-3533
Coordinates
48.10972, -115.78139

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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