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Campground · MT

BEND GUARD STATION

MT · Lolo National Forest

BEND GUARD STATION is generally hard to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (10/10) and eases to its lowest in August (8/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr9
  5. May–
  6. Jun10
  7. Jul9
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep–
  10. Oct10
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 electric sites
  • 1 RV sites
  • Max RV length 40 ft

Activities: HUNTING, FISHING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WINTER SPORTS, HIKING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING

Fees

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

Starting January 1, 2021 fees will be changing from $45 to $90 per night.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is