Openings · last 7 days
40
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 40 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233331
When Lonesomehurst Campground reopens
Lonesomehurst Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
59
Openings · last 90 days
62
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 62 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 17:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 22 of 62 detected openings (35.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in the facility's local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–16.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 9 | 14.5% |
| 22 | 8 | 12.9% |
| 21 | 5 | 8.1% |
| 23 | 4 | 6.5% |
| 18 | 4 | 6.5% |
Site 17 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 27 monitored sites
Of the 234 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 53 open for online reservation · 163 reserved · 18 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
77.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 53 of 234 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online77.4%
Open site-nights53 / 234
Reserved (of online inventory)163 / 216
Weekday openings36
Weekend openings17
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 36 fall on weekdays and 17 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 53 of 234 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 26 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 03 | 5 |
| 05 | 5 |
| 07 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 17 | 5 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
53 open site-nights across 21 sites at Lonesomehurst Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 9 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 23.
All 21 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 05 | Not recorded | Yes | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 07 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 13 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 17 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 21 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 23 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 25 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 27 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 09 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 10 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 21, Sep 26 |
| 16 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 24 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 02 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| 04 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| 08 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| 14 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 18 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| 19 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| 20 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| 26 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
About Lonesomehurst Campground
Overview
Lonesomehurst Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, just 20 minutes from West Yellowstone, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone National Park.
Recreation
Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier stillwater fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake. A boat ramp is located within the campground.
Hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites. Four RV-compatible sites have electric hookups. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided,as well as vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.
Natural Features
Hebgen Lake sits on the Madison River, at an elevation of 6,240 feet. The lake covers 21 square miles and has 65 miles of shoreline. Lonesomehurst is situated on the South Fork Arm of the lake, among lodgepole pines.
A variety of waterfowl is often spotted in the area, including Sandhill cranes, herons, Western grebes, white pelicans, osprey, Canada geese, mallards, wood ducks, loons and bald and golden eagles. Bison, deer and moose are frequently seen as well.
Nearby Attractions
West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of exhibits and educational programs.
Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
27 monitored sites5 with hookups25 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From West Yellowstone, travel west on Highway 20 for eight miles, then continue four miles north on Hebgen Lake Road (Denny Creek Road).
BackpackingBerry PickingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingPhotographyStar GazingSwimmingWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lonesomehurst Campground?
Reservations for Lonesomehurst Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 77.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 53 of 234 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 62 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 Sep 18, 2026 14:17 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 Lonesomehurst Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 40 site-date openings at Lonesomehurst Campground in the last 7 days, 59 over 30 days and 62 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lonesomehurst Campground?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 23. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Lonesomehurst Campground?
September 2026, with 53 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 234.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Lonesomehurst Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-16.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Lonesomehurst Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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