Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234378
When Stony Cabin reopens
Stony Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 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): 141 open for online reservation · 42 reserved.
Where the open windows are
23% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 141 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online23%
Open site-nights141 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)42 / 183
Weekday openings85
Weekend openings56
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 85 fall on weekdays and 56 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 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 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 141 |
This cabin currently has 141 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
141 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Stony Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 5 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 6 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 141 | 124 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3 +129 more |
About Stony Cabin
Overview
Stony Cabin is a small primitive cabin that was built in 1914 as a place for Forest Service employees to sleep while working in the area. The cabin is situated close to Stony Creek Road and across the street from Stony Creek Campground. It is not remote but ideal for those who want to stay in a cabin while friends camp across the street at the campground.
It provides access to Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream, and Stony Creek. The cabin is within close proximity to a variety of hiking and biking trails also. Guests can enjoy winter recreation on those same trails when there is snow in the area, typically from December until April of each year. The cabin is available all year, offering the opportunity to experience the backcountry of western Montana in all seasons.
The cabin can be accessed by vehicle most of the year. There is limited parking in the driveway and trailers are not recommended. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own personal amenities.
Recreation
Fishing is available in Rock Creek and Stony Creek and anglers might find plentiful brook, brown and rainbow trout. Much of the stream is protected from bull or west slope cutthroat trout fishing to improve the fishery. It is illegal to target Bull Trout, if caught they must be released immediately with minimal handling. Big game hunting is possible in designated areas. Appropriate licensing is required to fish and hunt in Montana.
Rock creek is a popular rafting and boating trip at appropriate water levels.
A variety of hiking, mountain biking, ATV and horseback riding trails as well as old roads climb into the steep drainages and canyons of the Bitterroot Range.
Stony Lake trailhead is at the end of the road another 3 miles, and it is open to foot, horse, and bike travel.
Guests also enjoy snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area during the winter.
Facilities
This is a small, primitive, one-room cabin and is equipped with two sets of bunk beds with mattress pads that can sleep up to four people. It has a small table and chairs, plates, bowls, cups, silverware for 4 people, a 2 burner coleman stove (BYO Propane), pots, pans, french press, kitchen utensils (spatula, large spoon, knives, cutting board, can opener, cheese grater, measuring cups, measuring spoons), sponges/scour pads, Battery Powered LED Lantern (D batteries), mop, broom, washbasins, dish rack, splitting maul, hatchet, cleaning products, rags, hot mitts, fly swatter, and mouse traps. Paper towels, matches, toilet paper, garbage bags, bleach wipes, batteries, newspaper, and hand sanitizer are stocked monthly.
There is a wood stove for heat. Firewood is almost always available but cannot be guaranteed.
A fire ring and picnic table are located outside the cabin. Please gather or bring wood for outside fires.
A vault toilet and a hand pump for drinking water are located across the road in the Stony Cr. Campground.
Guests will need to bring their own bedding, food, personal items, propane (1lb coleman propane bottles for stove), and specialty kitchen items. Guests are asked to replenish the supply of split wood and kindling, pack out all trash and food, and clean the cabin prior to leaving. Please alert the Pintler Ranger Station at 406 859 8230 if you notice any of the above items missing or broken.
Natural Features
Many older maps still refer to this cabin as the Squaw Rock Cabin because the notable Squaw Rock formation overlooks the site. This cabin is right off of Stony Creek Road and across from Stony Creek Campground in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The cabin is very close to the confluence of Rock and Stony Creeks.
The area is known for its high, rugged and beautiful mountain scenery, as well as the variety of wildlife that makes its home there, including bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer, mountain lions and bears ( learn more about bear safety ).
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedMax party 4
Getting there
From Philipsburg, travel west on Rock Creek Road/County Road 348 for approximately 14 miles, then turn right onto Rock Creek Road/County Road 102 and continue about 5 miles. Turn left at Stony Creek Road/County Road 241 and the cabin is about a quarter-mile on the right. Depending on snow conditions, the last quarter-mile may be impassable during the winter. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District.
88 Business Loop, Phillipsburg, MT 59858406-859-3211
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Stony Cabin?
Reservations for Stony Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 141 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (77%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 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 Stony Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 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 Stony Cabin?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 6 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Stony Cabin?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Stony Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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