Openings · last 7 days
27
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233736
When Red Cliff Campground reopens
Red Cliff Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
54
Openings · last 90 days
73
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 73 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 14:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 27 of 73 detected openings (37.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain 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 11 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 004 | 11 | 15.1% |
| 019 | 7 | 9.6% |
| 011 | 6 | 8.2% |
| 016 | 4 | 5.5% |
| 009 | 4 | 5.5% |
Site 004 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 11. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 61 monitored sites
Of the 540 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 251 open for online reservation · 173 reserved · 116 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 61 monitored sites, 59 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
53.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 251 of 540 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online53.5%
Open site-nights251 / 540
Reserved (of online inventory)173 / 424
Weekday openings169
Weekend openings82
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 169 fall on weekdays and 82 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 251 of 540 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 60 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 |
|---|---|
| 011 | 6 |
| 015 | 6 |
| 017 | 6 |
| 028 | 6 |
| 029 | 6 |
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
251 open site-nights across 53 sites at Red Cliff Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 50 2-night, 40 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 011.
All 53 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 015 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 017 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 028 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 029 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 031 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 032 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 033 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 034 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 036 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 038 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 039 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 041 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 042 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 043 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 044 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 045 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 046 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 047 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 048 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 049 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 050 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 051 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 055 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 056 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 057 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 058 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 060 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 061 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 062 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 063 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 016 | Not recorded | Yes | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 037 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 054 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 004 | Not recorded | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 006 | Not recorded | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 009 | Not recorded | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 053 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 003 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26 |
| 008 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26 |
| 013 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 026 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 040 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26 |
| 052 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 005 | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 007 | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| 014 | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 018 | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 019 | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 023 | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 21, Sep 23 |
| 059 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 21, Sep 26 |
| 020 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| 022 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 21 |
About Red Cliff Campground
Overview
Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. Bozeman is 46 miles north of the campground and West Yellowstone is 45 miles south. The campground is adjacent to the Gallatin River and Highway 191.
The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Recreation
Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.
The Elkhorn Creek Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, begins at the south end of the campground.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, with and without electric hookups. Several sites are also accessible. A day-use group picnic area is available on-site as well, and can accommodate up to 60 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river.
A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.
Nearby Attractions
The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located 45 miles south of the campground, in the town of West Yellowstone. Visitors enjoy day trips to the park for unparalleled wildlife viewing, beautiful scenery and unique geologic features.
The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in the town of West Yellowstone is a popular attraction. It showcases live grizzly bears, gray wolves and various birds of prey, and has a variety of exhibits and educational programs.
61 monitored sites1 FCFS site25 with hookups60 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 46 miles to the campground. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 45 miles.
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233736 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Red Cliff Campground?
Reservations for Red Cliff Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 251 of 540 tracked site-nights are currently open (46.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 73 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 16:19 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 Red Cliff Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site-date openings at Red Cliff Campground in the last 7 days, 54 over 30 days and 73 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Red Cliff Campground?
40 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 011. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Red Cliff Campground?
September 2026, with 251 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 540.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Red Cliff Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 11 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-30 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Red Cliff 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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