Description

Monture Guard Station Cabin is located approximately 8 miles north of the town of Ovando, Montana via Forest Road #89 (Monture Creek Road). The elevation of this cabin site is 4200 feet. This area offers winter recreation opportunities for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. East of the cabin across Monture Creek is a large area closed to motorized use yearlong (map available). The motorized closure area can represent a great opportunity for solitude to snowshoers and cross-country skiers alike, looking for the less disturbed snow paths than groomed trails. Snowmobile users can access the large groomed trail system that the Seeley Lake area boasts right at the gate entrance to the Monture Guard Station. The cabin facilities include: kitchen utensils, skillets, pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups & glasses; propane range/oven(conventional home- style unit), small microwave, & refrigerator; propane heater; large wooden table with 10 chairs; leather couch & loveseat with end tables, lamps & large area rug; office desk/chair-telephone for local & calling card calls only; 8 twin size cot/beds with mattress protector covering (all of which are located on the second floor via a narrow enclosed stairway); cleaning supplies- broom/dustpan, mop, dust mop, vacuum cleaner, RV antifreeze for sink drain; fire extinguishers & smoke alarms; first aid kit located in kitchen. This cabin holds a maximum of 8 people. There is electricity throughout the cabin. The heat is provided by a propane heater.(no wood stove) There is a standing hand water hydrant right off the porch.