Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10355855
When Tarpons Roost Cabin reopens
Tarpons Roost Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 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): 128 open for online reservation · 21 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 33 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
30.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 128 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online30.1%
Open site-nights128 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)21 / 149
Weekday openings75
Weekend openings53
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 75 fall on weekdays and 53 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April shows no online availability. 0 of 30 tracked site-nights are open there — 30 not yet released.
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 | 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 | |
| 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 cabin is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Thursday and Friday have no online availability; individual Saturday night remains open. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Tarpons Roost Cabin | 128 |
This cabin currently has 128 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 16
Next open weekendSat · Nov 28
April0 of 30 · not yet released
The next bookable night is Nov 16; the first open weekend starts Nov 28. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
128 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Tarpons Roost Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 16 at site Tarpons Roost Cabin.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpons Roost Cabin | Not recorded | None | 128 | 124 nights | Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +116 more |
About Tarpons Roost Cabin
Overview
Tarpons Roost Cabin provides a fantastic modern place to stay while recreating in the scenic Beaverhead Mountains of central Idaho. The cabin is situated along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail near Lemhi Pass.
During the summer months the cabin can be accessed by passenger vehicle from the access road south of Lemhi Pass. The Continental Divide Trail is directly across the meadow in-front of the cabin, making it easy to go for a hike and explore the area. The area surrounding the cabin also offers numerous opportunities to explore the past at the interpretive sites within the Lewis and Clark National Historic Landmark
During the winter months the cabin can be accessed by snowmobile, cross-country skiing, or other winter travel methods. There is a groomed snowmobile trail that leads to the cabin via the Warm Springs Road. The winter wonderland surrounding the cabin during the winter provides endless opportunities for solitude or winter recreation.
Recreation
The area hosts a vast array of seasonal recreation opportunities including hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, Off-Highway-Vehicle riding, big game hunting, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing to name a few. The Continental Divide Trail passes close to the cabin and long-distance thru hikers can be seen daily from July to September. The Lemhi Pass National Historic Landmark provides numerous historic and cultural interpretive opportunities. The surrounding area in Idaho and Montana is well known for its abradant wildlife and big game hunting opportunities.
Facilities
The cabin built in 2024 has two twin over queen bunk beds and can sleep up to six people. A wood stove is available for heat, and firewood and an axe are provided from October 1-June 15. You will need to provide your own firewood from June 16-September 30. An outdoor vault toilet is provided near the cabin.
A cabin contains a basic-equipped kitchen, a large table with benches and stools, and a variety of cooking and eating utensils. The kitchen has a propane cooking stove and a small sink for wastewater. Water is not available at the cabin. A propane lantern should also be available, but fuel is not supplied for the lantern or cook stove.
Guests will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning, as well as bedding, towels, toilet paper, soap, matches, food and other necessities. Guests should bring their own bedding, food, toilet paper, towels, flashlights, garbage bags and 16-ounce propane canisters for the stove and lantern. All garbage and food must be packed out and guests should clean the cabin prior to leaving.
The cabin has no electricity or running water. It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply for drinking, cooking and washing. Water is also available at the Sacajawea Memorial Picnic Area or from a nearby spring, but it must be treated or boiled prior to use.
Natural Features
The cabin is located along the Continental Divide separating the East-West draining watersheds of the United States. It is found in the Beaverhead Mountains of central Idaho at the edge of a grassy meadow in a forest dominated by lodgepole pine trees at an elevation of 7,500 feet. The area surrounding the cabin is abundant with wildlife, history, and recreation opportunities.
Nearby Attractions
Lemhi Pass National Historic Landmark along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This is the point where the party first crossed the continental divide on August 12, 1805.
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail that spans over 3,100 miles from Mecio to Canada. This long-distance trail sees thousands of visitors yearly from all over the world to attempt a complete thru hike or enjoy smaller sections.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Salmon travel south-east on Highway 28 for about 20 miles before turning east at Tendoy. Follow the Agency Creek Road east for about 12 miles to Lemhi Pass. Take the first right and follow road south for about two miles before reaching the cabin. During the wintertime the cabin can be accessed from the Warm Springs Creek groomed snowmobile route or from the ungroomed Agency Creek Road. Maps of the area and snowmobile routes are available at the Public Lands Center in Salmon.
Blm - Salmon Field Office, Salmon, ID 83467208-756-5400
BackpackingBikingBirdingCampingCross Country SkiingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsSnowmobileSnowshoeingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Tarpons Roost Cabin?
Reservations for Tarpons Roost Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 128 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (69.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 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 Tarpons Roost Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 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 Tarpons Roost Cabin?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 16 at site Tarpons Roost Cabin. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Tarpons Roost Cabin?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Tarpons Roost Cabin?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 16 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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