Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233337
When Hogback Homestead reopens
Hogback Homestead's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
15
Only 15 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 62 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 9 open for online reservation · 50 reserved · 3 closed.
Where the open windows are
85.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 9 of 62 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online85.5%
Open site-nights9 / 62
Reserved (of online inventory)50 / 59
Weekday openings7
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 7 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 5 of 30 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 | 0 | None 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 online availability on any tracked night. 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 |
|---|---|
| 001 | 9 |
This site currently has 9 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Nov 10
The next bookable night is Nov 10. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
9 open site-nights across 1 site at Hogback Homestead, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 10 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 75 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 75 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Hogback Homestead
Overview
The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities as well as exceptional scenery.
Recreation
This area offers spring, summer and fall recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The area is popular for big game hunting in designated areas. Visitors enjoy fishing nearby in Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon trout stream. Access to the Hogback Ridge trailhead and an extensive network of trails is located at the entrance to the homestead site.
Facilities
The two-story cabin has three bedrooms and can sleep up to eight people. The kitchen, living room/dining room, and a single bedroom with a double bed are located on the first floor. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two bunk beds, are located on the second floor. The first floor is wheelchair accessible.
The cabin is heated with a wood stove and a propane cook stove. The lights are powered by a solar panel array with a battery bank. The rental is outfitted with period furniture including a large bench-style dining table, kitchen table, chairs, couches and dressers. Cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, cookware and other amenities may be available, but are not guaranteed; call for availability, (406) 329-3814.
Water is available intermittently at the hand pump located behind the homestead. Potable water cannot be guaranteed,recommended you bring an adiquate supply of your own drinking water. An accessible vault toilet is also provided outside, behind the cabin.
Guests should bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes. Bedding, pillows, towels, food, matches, flashlights, toilet paper and garbage bags are not provided. Guests are responsible for cleaning the cabin prior to their departure.
The cabin is accessible by vehicle. In the late fall and early spring, depending on weather conditions, guests may need to hike or ski up to a mile to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.
Natural Features
The cabin is located near the scenic Hogback Creek, in the rugged Sapphire Mountains, at an elevation of 4,500 feet. It was built in 1917 as a permanent home. In the early 1990s the Missoula Ranger District, along with many dedicated volunteers, restored the Hogback Homestead to its original historic condition, providing renters an opportunity to experience the setting and lifestyle of the early 1900s.
The Sapphire Mountains contain large stands of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine forests and are home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 75 ftNo hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Missoula, Montana, travel east on Interstate 90 for about 20 miles to exit 126. Drive south on Rock Creek Road for about 29 miles. Rock Creek Road is a hardened surface for 12 miles and the remainder is a gravel, single-lane road, with intermittent pull-outs. It is not suitable for RVs or trailers, due to blind turns, steep grades and narrow width. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Missoula Ranger District. During late fall and early spring, take the Drummond exit 153 on Interstate 90 and follow Scenic Highway 1 south toward Philipsburg. One mile north of Philipsburg, turn west on State Road 348. Travel 13 miles west, cross Rock Creek and turn north onto Rock Creek Road. Continue 12 miles to the homestead. The road is plowed within 3 miles of the cabin. A four-wheel drive vehicle equipped with chains is recommended. Travelers may also want to bring an alternate form of transportation (skis or snowshoes) to complete the route.
2933 Rock Creek Road, Philipsburg, MT 59858406-329-3814
CampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHuntingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hogback Homestead?
Reservations for Hogback Homestead are made through Recreation.gov. 85.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 9 of 62 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 15 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 Hogback Homestead?
Campsite Sniper detected 15 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 Hogback Homestead?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 25, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hogback Homestead fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 75 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Hogback Homestead?
April 2027, with 5 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Hogback Homestead?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Nov 10. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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