Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234365
When Basin Station Cabin reopens
Basin Station Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
9
Only 9 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, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 145 open for online reservation · 38 reserved.
Where the open windows are
20.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 145 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online20.8%
Open site-nights145 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)38 / 183
Weekday openings89
Weekend openings56
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 89 fall on weekdays and 56 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 29 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| 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 | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | 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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 145 |
This cabin currently has 145 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Sep 24
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 24; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
145 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Basin Station Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 7 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 24 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 18 ft | None | 145 | 45 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 22, Oct 25 +133 more |
About Basin Station Cabin
Overview
Basin Station Cabin is a primitive, rustic, two-room structure located in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The cabin is open year-round. The adjacent road is heavily traveled. Snow conditions in the fall, winter, and spring may limit access by vehicle. Guests can snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile to the cabin up to three miles from the nearest available parking. This cabin is parking accessible by vehicle during warmer months.
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities. During the spring and fall, guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 for road conditions and access to the cabin.
Recreation
Basin Station is surrounded by hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails as well as ATV/UTV and motorcyles routes subject to seasonal restrictions and delayed open dates. Please contact the Hebgen Lake Ranger District to obtain open dates. Horses are not allowed at the cabin. The horse corral is used administratively by the USDA Forest Service.
Winter activities in the area include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
Nearby Hebgen Lake offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and hunting. A public boat launch with two docks is located about two miles from the cabin at Lonesomehurst Campground and additional access to the lake is available through surrounding day use areas.
Facilities
This is a primitive cabin. It sleeps four people and has a six persons maximum per group at cabin site. There is a seven day maximum stay per group. A wood stove is available for heat, and an old-fashioned wood cook stove is also available with firewood provided October 1st - May 31st for indoor use only . Basic amenities are provided such as an axe, shovel, and a table with chairs. The cabin is equipped with a double-bed platform and one set of bunk bed platforms, all equipped with mattresses.
No water or electricity is available at the cabin. Guests must either bring drinking water or treat water they retrieve from natural sources. It is also recommended that guests bring their own cooking stoves. Garbage bags are needed to pack out trash. A stock pot is provided for boiling water. It is strongly recommended that campers bring their own back country cookware and dishes for use.
Items such as bedding, flashlights or lanterns, first aid supplies, and extra toilet paper are also not available at the cabin.
Natural Features
The cabin sits in an open meadow in the Upper Madison River Valley with views of distant evergreen forests and mountain peaks on all sides. It is situated within a couple miles of the South Fork Arm of the Madison River; just down the road from Hebgen Lake.
The area around Basin Station Cabin is grizzly bear habitat, it's also home to bison, elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
The cabin is approximately nine miles from West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park.
Other attractions include; Hebgen Lake, Earthquake lake and the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center, and Henry's Lake State Park across the Idaho Border.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 18 ftNo hookupsMax party 4
Getting there
Summer directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 6.5 miles. Turn right on Denny Creek Road and continue approximately two miles north. The cabin is located on the right side of the road. Winter directions from West Yellowstone: Proceed west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 7.5 miles. Parking is available at the Buttermilk Trailhead, located approximately one mile up Highway 20 from Denny Creek Road, to the left. Guests will need to ski, snowmobile, or snowshoe one mile down Highway 20 from the Buttermilk Trailhead parking lot, and proceed along the two mile trail to the cabin. During the spring and fall , guests are encouraged to call the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961 for road conditions and access to the cabin. Road conditions can vary greatly.
Po Box 520, West Yellowstone, MT 59758406-823-6961 (FOR CABIN AND ROAD INFORMATION - NO BOOKING, ALL RESERVATIONS ARE MADE THROUGH REC.GOV)
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWater SportsWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Basin Station Cabin?
Reservations for Basin Station Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 145 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (79.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 9 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 Basin Station Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Basin Station Cabin in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 9 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Basin Station Cabin?
7 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 12 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Basin Station Cabin fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 18 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Basin Station Cabin?
January 2027, with 29 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Basin Station Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Sep 24 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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