Montana · Camping · Townsend

Eagle Guard Station

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May–Sep
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Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 5 h ago

Is Eagle Guard Station open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,810 ft
  • Near TownsendTownsend Ranger District · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Eagle Guard Station is located in high grasslands and surrounded by a scattered forest in the Elkhorn Mountains in west-central Montana. The former Eagle Creek Ranger Station was built by miner Richard Owen in 1895. While his family lived there, the area was in a booming gold rush. In 1908, the cabin was taken over by the Forest Service for administrative use. It is the oldest administrative log structure on the Helena National Forest, predating the establishment of the Forest. Today the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation. The cabin is accessible by car, but the last 4 miles are only open to foot, horseback and cross-country ski traffic from December 2nd through May 15th. Several amenities are provided, but guests should be prepared to pack in some of their own supplies and gear.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Eagle Guard Station

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 10°

    2. Feb

      36° / 11°

    3. Mar

      46° / 18°

    4. Apr

      54° / 25°

    5. May

      62° / 33°

    6. Jun

      71° / 39°

    7. Jul

      81° / 44°

    8. Aug

      82° / 43°

    9. Sep

      71° / 35°

    10. Oct

      56° / 26°

    11. Nov

      43° / 19°

    12. Dec

      33° / 10°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tizer Gardens, MT, 13.7 mi away at 4,672 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Eagle Guard Station

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