Thompson Guard Station
Springdale Colony, Montana · 6,329 ft · In Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Photos: Townsend Ranger District
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,329 ft (1,929 m)6,329 ft1,929 m
Sites1
Thompson Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
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. In later years, engineering and road
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Thompson Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain47°29°
- ThuMostly Sunny49°33°
- FriSunny56°37°
- SatMostly Sunny57°38°
- SunSunny, 3% chance of rain54°39°
Nearby camping
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East Big Belts Gfa - Birch Creek Basin CUA
Dispersed · 0.2 mi · Springdale Colony
Duck01
Dispersed · 0.3 mi · Springdale Colony
East Big Belts Gfa - Gipsy CUA
Dispersed · 0.3 mi · Springdale Colony
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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