Judith Guard Station

<h2>Overview</h2>
Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone's throw from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a  picnic area. Mandatory bear food storage requirements apply, with specfic compliance information posted at the cabin. 
  
The cabin, located about 30 miles south of Stanford, may be accessed by regular passenger vehicle until snow season. The road is usually plowed within 2 miles of the station, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle can often make the trip. In times of heavy snowfall, the last half-mile to the cabin may require a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking, OHVing, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound. Nearby hunting includes deer and elk in designated areas. Snow shoeing and cross country skiing are popular activities during the winter months.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The two-story frame building has a modern vault toilet outside and a porch with chairs. Furnishings include propane cook stove and heat,  beds to fit eight guests, table and chairs plus cooking utensils are provided in the kitchen. Portable propane lanterns are available, but users must bring their own propane cylinders. <br>  <br>A hand well with drinking water is available outside from May to September. No water is available during the winter so guests should bring plenty of water during this time period.  Guests are asked to bring garbage bags, toilet paper,  flashlights, bedding, an ice chest and all personal toiletries.  Click here for more cabin details.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Judith Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet on the northern banks of the Middle Fork of the Judith River. The region boasts wooded hills topped with Ponderosa Pine, lodgepole pine and Douglas fir.  <br>  <br>Wildlife in the area includes deer, elk, bear,  bobcats and montain lions.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Judith River State Wildlfe Management Area lies north of the cabin and Middle fork of the Judith River in close proximity .Grocery stores and gas is available in Stanford, about 30 miles from the cabin. Sapphire Village 5 miles to the northeast

Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone's throw from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a  picnic area. Mandatory bear food storage requirements apply, with specfic compliance information posted at the cabin. 
  
The cabin, located about 30 miles south of Stanford, may be accessed by regular passenger vehicle until snow season. The road is usually plowed within 2 miles of the station, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle can often make the trip. In times of heavy snowfall, the last half-mile to the cabin may require a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.

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