Thompson Guard Station

US Forest Service · Montana

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

Thompson Guard Station is located in the Big Belt Mountain Range in Helena National Forest. Historical records indicate that the guard station was built in 1954 for rangers in the district, but it may have been used as a cookhouse for a Civilian Conservation Corps camp prior to that date. In later years, engineering and road maintenance crews used the cabin as lodging. Today, the cabin is a rustic getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$50/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Phone

406-266-3425

Coordinates

46.50417, -111.20833

Nearest sites we map

• Gipsy Lake Campground0 km · US Forest Service
• Miller Cabin18 km · US Forest Service
• Skidway Campground19 km · US Forest Service
• Rillway Cabin19 km · US Forest Service
• Smith River Wildlife Management Area24 km · State park system
• Newlan Creek Reservoir Fishing Access Site26 km · State park system

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

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