Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234427
When Judith Guard Station reopens
Judith Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 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 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 154 open for online reservation · 29 reserved.
Where the open windows are
15.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 154 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online15.8%
Open site-nights154 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)29 / 183
Weekday openings88
Weekend openings66
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 88 fall on weekdays and 66 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027January holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | 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 site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Thursday and Friday have no online availability; individual Saturday night remains open. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 154 |
This site currently has 154 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · Nov 28
Next open weekendSat · Nov 28
The next bookable night is Nov 28; the first open weekend starts Nov 28. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
154 open site-nights across 1 site at Judith Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 28 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 154 | 128 nights | Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +142 more |
About Judith Guard Station
Overview
Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the cabin is decorated with historically accurate furnishings and wallpaper. It is just a stone's throw from the Middle Fork of the Judith River and a small campground with a picnic area. Mandatory bear food storage requirements apply, with specfic compliance information posted at the cabin. The cabin, located about 30 miles south of Stanford, may be accessed by regular passenger vehicle until snow season. The road is usually plowed within 2 miles of the station, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle can often make the trip. In times of heavy snowfall, the last half-mile to the cabin may require a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.
Recreation
Hiking, OHVing, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound. Nearby hunting includes deer and elk in designated areas. Snow shoeing and cross country skiing are popular activities during the winter months.
Facilities
The two-story frame building has a modern vault toilet outside and a porch with chairs. Furnishings include propane cook stove and heat, beds to fit eight guests, table and chairs plus cooking utensils are provided in the kitchen. Portable propane lanterns are available, but users must bring their own propane cylinders.
A hand well with drinking water is available outside from May to September. No water is available during the winter so guests should bring plenty of water during this time period. Guests are asked to bring garbage bags, toilet paper, flashlights, bedding, an ice chest and all personal toiletries. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
Judith Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet on the northern banks of the Middle Fork of the Judith River. The region boasts wooded hills topped with Ponderosa Pine, lodgepole pine and Douglas fir.
Wildlife in the area includes deer, elk, bear, bobcats and montain lions.
Nearby Attractions
Judith River State Wildlfe Management Area lies north of the cabin and Middle fork of the Judith River in close proximity .Grocery stores and gas is available in Stanford, about 30 miles from the cabin. Sapphire Village 5 miles to the northeast
1 monitored siteNo hookupsMax party 8
Getting there
From Great Falls, travel east on U.S. Highway 87 for about 63 miles to Windham, Montana, from Windham turn right off HWY 200/87 and head south for approximately 10 miles until the town of Utica. Turn right at Utica, continue south for approximately 13 miles on the county road. At the "Y" junction turn right nto the Middlefork road 822 and continue southwest for about 1 mile until you reack the "Y", stay to the left and continue for about 1 mile to the Judith Gaurd Station
109 Central Ave. P.O. Box 484, Stanford, MT 59479406-566-2292 OR 406-236-5511
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234427 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234427 · Judith Guard Station · Stanford MT12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Judith Guard Station?
Reservations for Judith Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 154 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (84.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 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 16:20 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 Judith Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 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 Judith Guard Station?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 28 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Judith Guard Station?
January 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Judith Guard Station?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Nov 28 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 28. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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