Old Condon Ranger Station
Old Condon Ranger Station is open year-round, providing access to great recreation opportunities in every season. Visitors to the area enjoy fishing in the nearby Swan River, as well as hiking and exploring areas surrounding the cabin. Varieties of birds and wildlife make their home in the area. The cabin provides modern amenities and can be reached by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring some of their own supplies to ensure a comfortable stay.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 4 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Old Condon is available for $85 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights. Within the maximum window (a rolling 6 month window), the maximum consecutive stay rule is 7 days and there is a Stay Beyond Maximum Window where customers can book past the 6 month rolling window if there is… |
The two-story cabin greets guests with a screened porch and a green painted front door. It has a living and dining room with a propane furnace, as well as electricity and a full kitchen. The kitchen includes a refrigerator with freezer and a modern gas range and oven. Cabinets are stocked with basic cookware, plates, cups, bowls and utensils. Upstairs are three bedrooms with a mix of two double and four single beds (two sets of bunkbeds). The couch in the living room also folds flat for use as a bed. Old Condon can comfortably sleep up to eight people. An indoor bathroom features running water and a flush toilet. Guests should bring bedding, food and personal toiletries. Binoculars are recommended for bird and wildlife watching.Guests must clean the cabin and carry out all trash before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
This road is rough with large potholes. Please use a high-clearance vehicle. Turn east on Condon Loop Road 124 near Mile Marker 47. Continue for approximately 3/4 of a mile.
| Nearest town | Condon, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.5849° N, 113.7374° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 37
35 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 20
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 23
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGlade Creek Piles Rx
41 mi from the campground · 1 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Bish's RV ↗ | 47.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Backcountry Racks ↗ | 49.3 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 3.9 miSmith - Little Salmon ↗23.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miElk Ridge ↗11.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Flathead National Forest.
- inFlathead National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,651,693 acres
- 4.2 miLolo National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,625,457 acres
- 4.6 miMission Mountains Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 74,524 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Laird's Lodge Historic DistrictHistoric district · Seeley Lake · 12.5 mi
Natural features
The cabin is nestled in Swan Valley just west of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. It sits about five miles east of the Swan River. From the front porch, guests can see views of the Mission Mountains across an open field. Behind the cabin is a stand of towering mixed pine trees and Simpson Creek flows nearby. Part of a historic Forest Service compound, the ranger's residence was constructed in the early 1920s and later restored for public use. Historically, the site was used year round to operate the Condon Ranger District, which has been renamed as the Swan Lake Ranger District. The work center was relocated in the 1960s, but some structures remain to remind visitors of the old Forest Service days.
Recreation
Guests at the house enjoy fishing in the nearby creek and river, as well as viewing wildlife. The facility affords scenic views of the Mission Mountains. A variety of trails are available nearby for hiking and backpacking. The same trails serve as popular areas for cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Nearby
Limited supplies are sold at a general store in Condon, about 20 minutes from the cabin.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Old Condon Ranger Station?
Sites at Old Condon Ranger Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Old Condon Ranger Station?
Old Condon is available for $85 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights. Within the maximum window (a rolling 6 month window), the maximum consecutive stay rule is 7 days and there is a Stay Beyond Maximum Window where customers can book past the 6 month rolling window if there is…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Old Condon Ranger Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Old Condon Ranger Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Old Condon Ranger Station?
An indoor bathroom features running water and a flush toilet.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Old Condon Ranger Station?
Yes, pets are allowed at Old Condon Ranger Station. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Old Condon Ranger Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Old Condon Ranger Station?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Old Condon Ranger Station?
Guests at the house enjoy fishing in the nearby creek and river, as well as viewing wildlife. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Old Condon Ranger Station?
Condon, Montana. Limited supplies are sold at a general store in Condon, about 20 minutes from the cabin.
Source: Getting there
What if Old Condon Ranger Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Holland Lake Campground (11 mi, partly first-come), Owl Creek Corral (11.7 mi), and Lindbergh Lake Campground (12.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby