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Swan Guard Station

Flathead National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGlacier NP / West GlacierMontana⭐ 4.5 (70)
Swan Guard Station
🟢 1 open window right now — soonest Sun Sep 20–Tue Sep 22
Availability checked 15h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
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💡 In short

Swan Guard Station in Montana has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #001

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite SWAN GUARD STATION #001 — Swan Guard Cabin
Site SWAN GUARD STATION #001 · Swan Guard CabinUSFS M.Chamberlain

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $70/nightCabin Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★70 ratings
5★47
4★16
3★5
2★1
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.9/4
AT&T2.5/4
Verizon1.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Swan Guard Station FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Swan Guard Station?

Swan Guard Station in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Swan Guard Station?

Campsite fees at Swan Guard Station run about $70/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Swan Guard Station when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Swan Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Swan Guard Station a good campground?

Swan Guard Station holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 70 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Swan Guard Station?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Swan Guard Station, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 7 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Swan Guard Station located?

Swan Guard Station is located in Glacier NP / West Glacier, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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