Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234301
When Magruder Rangers House reopens
Magruder Rangers House's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 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 · Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 32 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026): 4 open for online reservation · 26 reserved · 2 closed.
Where the open windows are
87.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 4 of 32 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026Not open online87.5%
Open site-nights4 / 32
Reserved (of online inventory)26 / 30
Weekday openings2
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September shows no online availability. 0 of 13 tracked site-nights are open there — 12 reserved, 1 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| 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.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 4 |
This site currently has 4 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Oct 4
September0 of 13 · no online availability
The next bookable night is Oct 4. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
4 open site-nights across 1 site at Magruder Rangers House, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 4 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 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 | 50 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 18 |
About Magruder Rangers House
Overview
Magruder Rangers House is one of seven buildings still used by Forest Service trail crews and wilderness rangers. The rental cabin is available from early June to mid-October. It provides visitors with access to two designated wilderness areas, plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and exploration and a comfortably equipped place to stay. The Ranger Station is open to the general public and the main entrance/exit road runs by the rental cabin. There are several trails which leave from the Ranger Station area so you can choose your destination and come back to relax in a cozy cabin.
Recreation
Hunting, fishing and hiking are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. The adjacent Scenic and Wild Selway River and a variety of nearby mountain streams are well known for trout fishing. Anglers might see bullhead, rainbow, steelhead and cutthroat trout, as well as mountain whitefish. There are a variety of trails that traverse the area. They are open to hiking and horseback riding. Bicycles and motorized travel are not allowed within wilderness boundaries but are allowed on roads.
Facilities
The Magruder Ranger House is a historical cabin and along with six other buildings which were at one time part of the Deep Creek Ranger Station and later the Magruder Ranger Station.
The two-story, five-room log cabin has two bedrooms, a living area, a kitchen and an indoor bathroom. It has beds with mattresses, as well as futons, to sleep up to 10 people. A wood stove for heat is available in the basement of the cabin and firewood is provided.
The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, propane refrigerator, stove and propane lights. Cooking and eating utensils are available, as well as various cleaning equipment. During the summer, hot and cold running water is available for the kitchen and bathroom, which has a flush toilet and a shower. The water system is turned off for fall and winter. Water is turned on from June through September 30. An outdoor vault toilet is provided.
Guests will need to bring their own bedding, towels, food, matches, garbage bags and toilet paper, among other necessities. It is required that guests replenish the cut kindling supply and clean the cabin prior to leaving.
The cabin is accessible by four-wheel drive and high-clearance vehicles. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. Please be aware the access is through a forested area where trees may fall across roads and trails anytime and there is no cell phone coverage.
Livestock are not permitted at the Magruder Cabin compound.
Natural Features
The house is located on the Selway River, between the 1.2-million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the 2.3-million-acre Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness areas, at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. It was once the residence of the district ranger and his family.
Most of the area is covered by coniferous forests, with open meadows near the river. Because of its size, the wilderness provides a secluded habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Populations of mountain lions and grey wolves live in the area, as well as coyote, fox, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears (learn about outdoor safety ).
Nearby Attractions
The adjacent Magruder Road provides drivers with a unique experience in the back country of Idaho. The road was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and remains much the same now as it did then. The "Deep Creek Ranger Station" as it was once known, now called the Magruder Ranger Station is a step back in time.
Explore the Selway River Road to Indian Creek where you will find interpretive information and the remains of the Indian Creek Hatching Channel.
Meander down to the end of the road to explore the beautiful Paradise Campground and White Cap Creek.
The Selway River put in is the start of adventures for lucky whitewater permit holders from May 15 through July 31. Those lucky enough to draw the permits are anxiously awaiting their adventure.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
From Darby, Montana, travel south on Highway 93 for 4 miles to West Fork Road/Highway 473. Continue on this road for approximately 14 miles to the Nez Perce Road/Magruder Corridor Road #468 and go another 34 miles on the one-lane gravel, and partially paved road. Just before Deep Creek meets up with the Selway River, turn south at a stone bridge that crosses the creek and continue .5 mile to the rental cabin. High- clearance vehicles are advised on the road from the Montana from June through September. Snow may fall in the high country and along Nez Perce Pass in the fall and roads are not plowed. Maps may be purchased by stoping at the West Fork Ranger District. From Elk City, Idaho to Magruder along road #468 to Magruder is generally not passable by vehicles until mid to late July, but call the West Fork Ranger District at (406)821-3269 to inquire if the road is open and ask about the current road conditions.
West Fork Ranger District, Darby, MT 59829406-821-3269
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Roll CS-234301 · Magruder Rangers House · Darby MT12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Magruder Rangers House?
Reservations for Magruder Rangers House are made through Recreation.gov. 87.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 4 of 32 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 11:17 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 Magruder Rangers House?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 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.
Which sites at Magruder Rangers House 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 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Magruder Rangers House?
October 2026, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 19.
When is the next open date at Magruder Rangers House?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Oct 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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