Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233272
When Swan Guard Station reopens
Swan Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 65 open for online reservation · 112 reserved · 6 closed.
Where the open windows are
64.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 65 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online64.5%
Open site-nights65 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)112 / 177
Weekday openings45
Weekend openings20
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 45 fall on weekdays and 20 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027September is fully reserved. 0 of 13 tracked site-nights are open there — 13 reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 65 |
This site currently has 65 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Oct 9
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
September0 of 13 · fully reserved
The next bookable night is Oct 9; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
65 open site-nights across 1 site at Swan Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 7 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 29 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 65 | 12 nights | Oct 9, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 7 +53 more |
About Swan Guard Station
Overview
Swan Guard Station is located next to beautiful Swan Lake, in northwestern Montana, where visitors enjoy all kinds of recreation. The fully restored historic cabin can accommodate up to eight people and offers somewhat modern amenities and plenty of space.
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
In addition to wildlife viewing, hiking and mountain biking trail access is nearby at Bond Creek Trailhead. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during the winter.
The cabin is located just south of the town of Swan Lake, which offers opportunities for fishing, motor boating, non-motor boating, swimming and picnicking.
Facilities
The accessible cabin has beds and mattresses to accommodate up to eight people. It offers electricity, but no indoor plumbing. A propane heater provides heat in the living room.
A kitchen provides a refrigerator, sink, cooking range, and oven. It has ample cupboard space, as well as preparation and serving surfaces. A vault toilet and a hand-pump water system are available outside the cabin.
Guests will need to bring bedding, food, flashlights, a first aid kit and other necessary camping gear. The cabin will need to be cleaned and all trash carried out before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
The cabin is the oldest building in the Flathead National Forest. It was constructed in 1909 as a remote ranger station and has since been fully restored and reconstructed. It is located at the south end of Swan Lake, near the village of Swan Lake.
The nearby Swan River Wildlife Refuge provides abundant bird and wildlife viewing opportunities.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Bigfork take Hwy 83 south towards Swan Lake. Continue through the town of Swan Lake to mile-marker 69, just south of town. The cabin driveway is just south of the cabin rental sign. Continue down the driveway to the cabin with the porch.
Swan Lake, MT 59911
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233272 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233272 · Swan Guard Station · Swan Lake MT12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Swan Guard Station?
Reservations for Swan Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 65 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (35.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Swan Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Swan Guard Station?
7 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 29 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Swan Guard Station?
February 2027, with 20 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.
When is the next open date at Swan Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Oct 9 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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