Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251367
When Hyalite Pavilion reopens
Hyalite Pavilion'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
1
Only 1 opening 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 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 9 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 3 open for online reservation · 2 reserved · 4 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
66.7% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 3 of 9 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online66.7%
Open reservation dates3 / 9
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 5
Weekday openings3
Weekend openings0
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 3 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 3 of 9 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 001 | 3 |
This day-use unit currently has 3 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
The next bookable date is Sep 22. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
3 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Hyalite Pavilion, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 3 | 3 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
About Hyalite Pavilion
Overview
The Hyalite Pavilion is a day use picnicking area located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir in the Gallatin National Forest. It is 15 miles south of the city of Bozeman, MT.
Recreation
Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing. The Hyalite day use area has several picnic tables, a boat launch and ample parking. Many hiking trails are found in Hyalite Canyon, including the West Shore Trail, which can be accessed from the day use area.
Facilities
The Hyalite Pavilion is a 20 feet by 50 feet structure with existing seating for about 30 people at three non-movable tables. There is additional space within the Pavilion for users to set up their own small portable tables and chairs. A maximum capacity at the Pavilion is 80 people. Inside the Pavilion are two barbeque grills and a fireplace. Outside the Pavilion is a fire ring surrounded by sitting boulders. An accessible toilet is located approximately 250 feet away along a trail that meets accessibility guidelines (asphalt, 5% grade). Overnight use or camping is prohibited at the Pavilion; however, Hood Creek Campground is located on the opposite side of the reservoir. A hand pump for water is approximately 100 yards from the Pavilion. No garbage service is available at this facility. The Pavilion and its surrounding site were constructed through a partnership between the Gallatin National Forest, the Montana State University School of Architecture and local partners. It was designed to provide a sheltered group picnic facility that fits into its natural setting while taking advantage of the beautiful views to the surrounding hills, mountains and forest.
Natural Features
The Pavilion sets next to Hyalite Reservoir. The Reservoir, constructed in the late 1940s, contains cutthroat trout and arctic graying.
Nearby Attractions
Hood Creek Campground is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pavilion. Access to the West Shore Trail is located at the site.
1 monitored unitDay use1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 80
Getting there
From Main Street in Bozeman, travel south on 19th Avenue for 7 miles to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue approximately 9 miles to the Hyalite Day Use parking area. The Pavilion is located at the far end of parking area.
BackpackingBirdingBoatingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingKayakingMountain BikingMushroom PickingPhotographyPicnickingStar GazingSwimmingWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hyalite Pavilion?
Reservations for Hyalite Pavilion are made through Recreation.gov. 3 of 9 tracked reservation dates are currently open (33.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility 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 Hyalite Pavilion?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening 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.
Which month has the most availability at Hyalite Pavilion?
September 2026, with 3 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 9.
When is the next open date at Hyalite Pavilion?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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