Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234388
When Upper Ford Cabin Rental reopens
Upper Ford Cabin Rental's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
13
Openings · last 90 days
20
Only 20 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 182 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 117 open for online reservation · 63 reserved · 2 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
35.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 117 of 182 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online35.7%
Open site-nights117 / 182
Reserved (of online inventory)63 / 180
Weekday openings75
Weekend openings42
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 75 fall on weekdays and 42 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 29 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites 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 night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 117 |
This cabin currently has 117 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Nov 4
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 4; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
117 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Upper Ford Cabin Rental, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 11 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 4 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 117 | 37 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +105 more |
About Upper Ford Cabin Rental
Overview
The Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center.
The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car. Several amenities are provided, but guests will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear.
Recreation
Fishing in the Yaak River and nearby streams can yield a variety of trout, as well as kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, large scale sucker and long nose dace. Big game hunting is also possible in the area.
Northwest Peaks Scenic Area, which is located in the very northwest corner of the Yaak Area, offers several hiking trails. Equestrian trails are near the cabin.
Winter brings skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing opportunities for all experience levels.
Facilities
This 900 square foot cabin can sleep up to 10 and comes furnished with 1 queen bed with mattress, 2 twin beds with mattresses and 1 double futon upstairs. A double futon and single futon are located downstairs. Other amenities include a propane stove, refrigerator, propane heater, table with benches, chairs, table settings for 8, kitchen tools and cleaning gear.
An outhouse with vault toilet is located nearby. Across the road is a horse corral.
Electricity and potable water are not available. Guests must bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing.
Items such as bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, first aid supplies, garbage bags, dish soap, dish towels and dish cloths are not available. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Natural Features
The cabin is situated on the slope of Clark Mountain in the Purcell Range above the Yaak River drainage. The Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout. The Yaak area is heavily forested and features several lakes scattered at varying elevations.
The area is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk, deer and a variety of smaller mammals and birds ( bear safety ).
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
From Troy, Montana, take US Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 30 miles north to the town of Yaak. Follow Yaak 92 approximately 7 miles to the junction with Upper Ford Road 8025, stay to the right. The cabin is approximately 300 yards from this junction and is located on the right-hand side of the road.
12858 Us Hwy. 2, Troy, MT 59935-8750406-295-4693
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
Reservations for Upper Ford Cabin Rental are made through Recreation.gov. 117 of 182 tracked site-nights are currently open (64.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 20 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 Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings at Upper Ford Cabin Rental in the last 7 days, 13 over 30 days and 20 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 4 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
April 2027, with 29 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Nov 4 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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