Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10192010
When Eldridge Guard Station reopens
Eldridge Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
13
Only 13 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): 144 open for online reservation · 39 reserved.
Where the open windows are
21.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 144 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online21.3%
Open site-nights144 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)39 / 183
Weekday openings95
Weekend openings49
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 95 fall on weekdays and 49 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 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None 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 online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| ELDRIDGE GUARD STATION | 144 |
This site currently has 144 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Nov 5
Next open weekendFri · Dec 4
The next bookable night is Nov 5; the first open weekend starts Dec 4. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
144 open site-nights across 1 site at Eldridge Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 11 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 15 at site ELDRIDGE GUARD STATION.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDRIDGE GUARD STATION | Not recorded | None | 144 | 65 nights | Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 24, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 +132 more |
About Eldridge Guard Station
Overview
Eldridge Guard Station is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle in warmer weather, but snow conditions may require a two mile trek on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile.
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities. During the spring and fall, guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 for road conditions and access to the cabin.
Recreation
The area surrounding Eldridge Guard Station offers many recreational opportunities, both motorized and non-motorized. In the summer, visitors can enjoy hiking and mountain biking on the nearby trails, riding 50” (or narrower) motorized vehicles on the motorized trails, stream fishing, or bird/wildlife watching. In the winter, visitors can enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country or back-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Please note: Fall hunting season brings big game hunters to this area (September 1-December 1).
Facilities
Eldridge Guard Station sleeps 6, with a maximum group size of 8 people for overnight use. 7-night maximum stay per group.
This is a primitive cabin with limited seasonal access - There is no electricity or potable water available (water from nearby creek or snow in winter can be filtered for use). An outhouse is located outside, behind the cabin. A corral is available for stock. A wood stove is available for heat, and a propane gas stove for cooking. There is also a small propane powered refrigerator in the cabin. (Please carefully read the instructions for the propane stove and refrigerator!) The cabin is stocked with basic amenities: axe, shovel, bucket, 2 cots, 2 full-size futons with mattresses, table and chairs, and minimal cookware. A large stock pot is available for boiling water. It is strongly advised that renters bring their own backcountry cookware and dishes for use. Renters should also bring their own firewood, drinking water, flashlight/lantern, bedding, matches, extra toilet paper, garbage bags, dish soap, and other necessities.
Please note: This rustic, uninsulated, high ceiling cabin can be very cold in winter, even with the wood stove burning. Firewood is not provided until Oct 1 (Oct 1 - May 31) – please bring or gather your own firewood from June 1 - Sep 30. When firewood is provided, it is is the woodshed near the cabin. There is additional firewood stored in the tack shed a little further from the cabin (lock combo same as cabin).
Please be sure to clean the cabin and remove all trash prior to your departure!
Natural Features
Eldridge Guard Station is situated between the Madison Mountain Range and the Gallatin Mountain Range at an elevation of 7,030 feet. The cabin is at the edge of a meadow with Taylor Creek running across from the cabin. Eldridge Guard Station is located in high-population grizzly bear habitat. The area is also home to deer, elk, moose, and other wildlife. Please respect the wildlife and always keep a safe distance. Carry bear spray, and always securely store food and other attractants (March 1-December 1).
Nearby Attractions
Eldridge Guard Station is within an hour’s drive south to West Yellowstone, Montana, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park. It is also close to Hebgen and Earthquake lakes, as well as the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center.
Eldridge Guard Station is also within an hour’s drive north to Big Sky, Montana.
1 monitored siteNo hookupsPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
Please note: warm weather access doesn't start until May when snow has melted out. Summer Access: From West Yellowstone, Montana, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 miles. Turn left on Taylor Fork Road/Forest Service Road 134 and proceed for approximately 6.5 miles. The cabin will be on the left side of the road. Parking is in front of the cabin. Winter Access: From West Yellowstone, Montana, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 miles. Turn left on Taylor Fork Road/Forest Service Road 134 and proceed for approximately 4 miles to the small, privately plowed parking area at the Albino Lake Trailhead. From here, it is a 2-mile ski along the road to the cabin (on the left side of the road). Please note: plowed driving access to the parking area at the Albino Lake Trailhead is not guaranteed. Parking for the cabin is not allowed past the trailhead - Do Not block private property. Nearby snowmobile trail grooming occurs from approximately December 15 – March 31, depending on snow conditions. View trail grooming reports at destinationyellowstone.com/reports. Please note: Trails may be impassible due to weather conditions. During the spring and fall, guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District (406-823-6961) for road conditions and access to the cabin.
Hebgen Lake Ranger District, West Yellowstone, MT 5975845.0698611, 111.3123056
BikingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Road Vehicle TrailsSkiingSnowmobileSnowmobile TrailsSnowshoeingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10192010 · facility
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Eldridge Guard Station?
Reservations for Eldridge Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 144 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (78.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 13 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 18:20 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 Eldridge Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Eldridge Guard Station?
11 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 ELDRIDGE GUARD STATION. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Eldridge Guard Station?
March 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Eldridge Guard Station?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Nov 5 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Dec 4. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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