MontanaHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Thompson Guard Station

Thompson Guard Station is located in the Big Belt Mountain Range in Helena National Forest. Historical records indicate that the guard station was built in 1954 for rangers in the district, but it may have been used as a cookhouse for a Civilian Conservation Corps camp prior to that date.

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In this field guide1 site records · AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATION
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerUSDA Forest Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 234566

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01AREA THOMPSON GUARD STATIONCABIN NONELECTRICReview in setup checkerNot publishedNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer onlyNot publishedParking surface onlyNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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415 S. FRONT STREET, TOWNSEND, MT, 59644
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46.5041667, -111.2083333Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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