No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Lupine Shelter continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 73 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 12 open for online reservation · 61 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 6 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 29 tracked reservation dates are open there — 29 unavailable.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 shelter| Window | Date | Units 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 date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 001 | 12 |
This shelter currently has 12 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable date is Apr 22, 2027; the first open weekend starts Apr 23, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
All 1 shelter with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 12 | 12 dates | Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Lupine Shelter
Overview
Lupine Shelter is a picnicking facility open year-round, however it is most heavily visited during the winter, when it is used by snowmobilers as a warming hut. It is an excellent location to have a picnic or a family gathering any time of year.
Recreation
In winter, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities in the snow-covered meadow surrounding the shelter.
During the spring, summer and fall, a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails can be found in the area.
Facilities
The day-use shelter boasts a beautiful large rock fireplace, lots of window and two tables with chairs inside. Guests are encouraged to clean up after themselves with the provided broom and dust pan.
Additional picnic tables are available outside the shelter. Accessible vault toilets are provided. No drinking water is available, nor is trash collection.
Natural Features
The shelter was built in the early 1990s, as a replica of a Civilian Conservation Corps-style building. It is situated in a grassy meadow surrounded by a forest of mature pine trees at an elevation of 7,600 feet.
In spring and early summer, vivid wildflowers color the meadow. A variety of birds and wildlife make their home in the area.
Getting there
From Wise River, Montana, take the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway approximately 25 miles south.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lupine Shelter?
Reservations for Lupine Shelter are made through Recreation.gov. 83.6% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation; 12 of 73 remain open. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility 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 17:20 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.
Which month has the most availability at Lupine Shelter?
April 2027, with 9 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 9.
When is the next open date at Lupine Shelter?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Apr 22, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Apr 23, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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