No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Upper Ford Cabin Rental continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 182 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 86 open for online reservation · 96 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 53 fall on weekdays and 33 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027September is fully reserved. 0 of 13 tracked site-nights are open there — 13 reserved.
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 | 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: no online availability on any tracked night. 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 | 86 |
This cabin currently has 86 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Oct 18; the first open weekend starts Nov 13. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 7 2-night, 7 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 1 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 86 | 32 nights | Oct 18, Oct 22, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 13, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +74 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 ).
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.
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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. 86 of 182 tracked site-nights are currently open (47.3%). 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
7 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 1 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
January 2027, with 24 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Upper Ford Cabin Rental?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Oct 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 13. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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