Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10156120
When Lost Horse Cabin reopens
Lost Horse Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
10
Openings · last 90 days
14
Only 14 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 148 open for online reservation · 30 reserved · 5 closed.
Where the open windows are
19.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 148 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online19.1%
Open site-nights148 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)30 / 178
Weekday openings87
Weekend openings61
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 87 fall on weekdays and 61 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027March holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no cabin is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Thursday and Friday have no online availability; individual Saturday night remains open. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Lost Horse Cabin | 148 |
This cabin currently has 148 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendSat · Nov 28
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 28. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
148 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Lost Horse Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 8 2-night, 7 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site Lost Horse Cabin.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Horse Cabin | Not recorded | None | 148 | 77 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 28, Dec 6, Dec 7 +136 more |
About Lost Horse Cabin
Overview
Lost Horse Cabin is located 35 miles west of Helena, Montana, on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin was acquired by the Forest Service in 2017 and is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in west-central Montana. The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in winter can close the last 2 miles of the road to vehicles. Access to the cabin once the snow sets in is via a 2-mile stretch of road passable by snowmobile, snowshoe, skis or dog sled. Guests must be prepared to pack in their own supplies.
Recreation
Hiking, hunting, photography, and exploration are all great recreational activities in this area. There is an extensive road system not far from the cabin area (to the south and east) where many people use trucks or ride off-highway vehicles in the summer and fall to see the general area and old mining relics. As the crow flies, the cabin is just four miles east of the Continental Divide. The area to the west and north is sparsely roaded and offers an off-trail, remote experience.
Facilities
The cabin is furnished with 2 sets of bunk beds, with mattresses, and four cots that can accommodate up to 8 people. A wood stove is provided for heat and there is also a Monarch cookstove in the cabin. Other amenities include lanterns, a table and chairs, cleaning supplies, a propane cooking stove, dishes, utensils, and some cookware. An outhouse with vault toilet is nearby. An axe and snow shovel are provided. Firewood may be available, but it is not guaranteed. The cabin is not wired for electricity, and water is not available so guests should bring a sufficient amount of water for drinking, cooking, and washing. Fuel and mantels are not provided for the propane stove or lantern, so guests should bring a couple of small propane cylinders, as well as backup lighting. Items to bring include water, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and food and clean the cabin before leaving. This is a remote location and no commerical stores or services are near the cabin.
Natural Features
The cabin sits along a small intermittent creek at an elevation of 5,200 feet in the Divide Mountains. The region boasts a coniferous forest with mixed fir and pine trees. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest offers many streams and fishing opportunities. Native wildlife includes black and grizzly bears, mule-deer and white-tailed deer, elk, and mountain lions. The area also hosts many upland bird species.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Helena: take I-15 north for 5 miles and take exit 200 for Lincoln Road West/Montana Highway 279 and turn left onto Lincoln Road West/Montana Highway 279. Stay on Lincoln Road West/Montana Highway 279 for 13 miles. As you pass through Canyon Creek, take a slight left off the main road, onto Little Prickley Pear Road (gravel road). In one-half mile, turn right to stay on Little Prickley Pear Road, continue 7.5 miles. Then, turn left onto Lost Horse Creek Road (gravel road) and continue 1.3 miles. Turn right at the ‘Y’ in the road, onto Anderson Road and continue straight for 1.4 miles (through the unlocked grey gate) to the green gate on the right side of road. The cabin entrance code unlocks the green gate. Close and lock the gate behind you and proceed through the gate 0.3 miles to the cabin. NOTE : During the winter season, customers will likely not be able to drive all the way to the cabin. The main road is plowed to the 'Y' described above. The rest of the way (1.7 miles) is accesible by foot, ski, snowshoe, dog sled or snowmobile. The area is open to snowmobiles 12/2 to 5/15. Do not leave unattended vehicles parked on the main roads. Do Not leave unattended vehicles parked on the main roads or the Anderson access road to the cabin.
2880 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT 59602406-449-5201
BikingCross Country SkiingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingHuntingMountain BikingPicnickingScenic DriveSnowmobileSnowshoeing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lost Horse Cabin?
Reservations for Lost Horse Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 148 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (80.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 14 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Lost Horse Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Lost Horse Cabin in the last 7 days, 10 over 30 days and 14 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lost Horse Cabin?
7 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 15 at site Lost Horse Cabin. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Lost Horse Cabin?
March 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Lost Horse Cabin?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 28. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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