Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234356
When Hells Canyon Guard Station reopens
Hells Canyon Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
10
Only 10 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 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 166 open for online reservation · 17 reserved.
Where the open windows are
9.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 166 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online9.3%
Open site-nights166 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)17 / 183
Weekday openings95
Weekend openings71
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 95 fall on weekdays and 71 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | 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 site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 166 |
This site currently has 166 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · Nov 7
Next open weekendSat · Nov 7
The next bookable night is Nov 7; the first open weekend starts Nov 7. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
166 open site-nights across 1 site at Hells Canyon Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 7 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 166 | 156 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 14, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 29, Nov 30 +154 more |
About Hells Canyon Guard Station
Overview
Hells Canyon Guard Station is a quaint log cabin located in the Highland Mountains of Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. It is most often used as a base camp by hunters and hikers. The area is replete with wildlife and provides access to scenic mountain views, as well as plentiful opportunities for recreation.
It was originally built in 1906 and used as a line cabin for ranchers before being donated to the Forest Service in 1910. The Forest Service has used the cabin as a guard station and now offers it for public enjoyment.
The cabin can be accessed by vehicle; however, during winter months, alternative resources may be required to reach the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Hunters frequently use the cabin as a base camp. Fishing is also available in nearby Hells Canyon Creek.
Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the Hells Canyon area. Off-road vehicles are allowed on designated trails. Off-road vehicles and motorcycles are also allowed in the area, but must be properly permitted and licensed to be on trails and roads.
During winter months, the area is popular for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Winter sports enthusiasts should carry and know how to use proper backcountry equipment, including a beacon, shovel and probe.
Facilities
The large, single-room structure has bunk beds to sleep up to 4 people. It has potable drinking water in the summer months, a Coleman propane cooktop (propane not provided), a wood stove for heat and cooking, and a table and chairs. Basic cooking and eating utensils, pots, and pans, as well as some cleaning equipment, should be available inside. An outhouse with a vault toilet is nearby. Electricity is not available at this cabin. There is a propane lantern you can use but propane is not provided. Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including blankets and pillows, towels, soap, matches, garbage bags, food, and propane fuel (for lanterns and coleman) in 16-ounce canisters. Guests are required to pack out all trash and clean the cabin prior to leaving. Cell phone service is rare or nonexistent in the area. Cabin must be cleaned prior to leaving.
Please remember that Hells Canyon Guard Station is considered a recreational area and shooting is not permitted around the cabin.
Check-out time is 11 am, check-in time is 2 pm.
Natural Features
The cabin is in an idyllic setting, with pristine nature all around. It is situated along Hells Canyon Creek in a lush meadow of sagebrush and tall grasses.
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is famous for its wide array of big game animals. Elk and deer are the most sought after by hunters on the forest and in the Hells Canyon area. Upland game birds are also in the area.
1 monitored siteNo hookupsMax party 4
Getting there
From Whitehall, travel south on Highway 55 for about 20 miles. Turn right off the highway just before crossing the Jefferson River, onto Forest Service Road 125, and continue west about 14 miles on a dirt road. Winter access varies with snow conditions. Guests may need to hike, ski or snowmobile to the cabin during winter months. Maps may be purchased by calling the Butte/Jefferson Ranger District.
1820 Meadowlark Ln, Butte, MT 59701406-494-2147
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWinter Sports
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234356 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234356 · Hells Canyon Guard Station · Butte MT10 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hells Canyon Guard Station?
Reservations for Hells Canyon Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 166 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (90.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 10 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 Hells Canyon Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 10 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 Hells Canyon Guard Station?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 7 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Hells Canyon Guard Station?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Hells Canyon Guard Station?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Nov 7 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 7. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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