Openings · last 7 days
9
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234375
When Douglas Creek Cabin reopens
Douglas Creek Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
14
Openings · last 90 days
14
Only 14 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): 124 open for online reservation · 55 reserved · 4 closed.
Where the open windows are
32.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 124 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online32.2%
Open site-nights124 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)55 / 179
Weekday openings71
Weekend openings53
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 71 fall on weekdays and 53 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 30 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 | 0 | None 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 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 124 |
This cabin currently has 124 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
124 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Douglas Creek Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 5 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 124 | 77 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18 +112 more |
About Douglas Creek Cabin
Overview
Douglas Creek Cabin offers a great way to access the various seasonal activities available in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in western Montana. While hunting enthusiasts enjoy the cabin during bow and rifle seasons, it is popular for snowmobiling or cross-country skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. The cabin is in a very remote location, giving anyone an outdoor recreational experience they will never forget.
Access to the cabin is limited by weather conditions. Four-wheel drive is necessary in the winter. Excessive snowfall and wind can prohibit any vehicle from accessing the cabin and visitors will need to plan for cross-country skiing or snowmobiling three or more miles. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Douglas Creek is a small stream at this location and does not support any sizeable fish. Fishing is popular in any of the mountain lakes in the vicinity, and many of them are stock by FWP. Access to the lakes will require hiking or driving various distances. The area is home to a variety of trails for hiking, but there are no designated trails near the cabin. A big game winter range and elk calving grounds are nearby, offering great wildlife viewing potential. Hunting for deer, elk and upland game birds is popular in the area.
Guests also enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the surrounding areas during the winter.
Facilities
The one-room cabin has bunkbeds that sleep up to four people, a table, 4 chairs and a wood stove for heat. There is no electricity, plumbing or water available at the cabin. An outhouse is located just steps behind the cabin.
There ample parking and room to turn a trailer in front of the cabin.
A 2 burner Coleman stove, plates, bowls, silverware, basic utensils, french press, wash basins, sponges, rags, dishsoap, bleach, battery powered lantern (4 D batts), splitting maul, and hatchet are provided. Firewood, paper, and matches are usually available but cannot be guaranteed. Guests will need to bring water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking, bedding, personal items, propane, specialty cooking items, headlamps, batteries, matches/lighter, paper, garbage bags, and food.
Please do not burn garbage in the woodstove. Newspaper and cured firewood only.
A mop, broom and dust pan are provided and guests are required to carry out all trash. Guests are required to clean the facility prior to departure . Cell phone service is usually available at the cabin, gaining elevation improves service.
Natural Features
The rustic, remotely located cabin is adjacent to Douglas Creek, in the north end of the Flint Creek Range. It is situated in a grassy meadow, surrounded by mature evergreen trees. The cabin was built in the 1960s and was used as an administrative location for crews working in the area.
The small and narrow Douglas Creek runs about 50 feet from the cabin through the cabin site.
The Flints have abundant wildlife near the cabin, and it is not uncommon to see moose, deer, elk, mountain lions, or bears(grizzly and black). The area is popular for hunting of deer, elk and blue grouse. Dozens of alpine lakes in the range provide good fishing.
Nearby Attractions
Elk and Deer winter range north of the cabin and on Douglas Mountain.
Historic cabin ruins on 5153 road 2 miles east of the cabin.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 4
Getting there
From Hall, travel south on Highway 1 for about 3 miles to Douglas Creek. Take Forest Road 707 and continue approximately 7 miles to the cabin. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District.
88 Business Loop, Philipsburg, MT 59858406-859-3211
BikingCampingHikingHuntingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234375 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234375 · Douglas Creek Cabin · Philipsburg MT12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Douglas Creek Cabin?
Reservations for Douglas Creek Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 124 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (67.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 14 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 13:18 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 Douglas Creek Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Douglas Creek Cabin in the last 7 days, 14 over 30 days and 14 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Douglas Creek Cabin?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Douglas Creek Cabin?
December 2026, with 30 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Douglas Creek Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 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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