Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-118992
When Matterhorn Cabin reopens
Matterhorn Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
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 23, 2026 – Apr 8, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 137 tracked site-nights (Nov 23, 2026 – Apr 8, 2027): 36 open for online reservation · 93 reserved · 8 closed.
Where the open windows are
73.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 36 of 137 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 23, 2026 – Apr 8, 2027Not open online73.7%
Open site-nights36 / 137
Reserved (of online inventory)93 / 129
Weekday openings27
Weekend openings9
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 27 fall on weekdays and 9 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Apr 2027March holds the most room. 13 of 31 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| MATTERHORN CABIN | 36 |
This cabin currently has 36 cabin-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Nov 23. That is about 21 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Nov 23 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Nov 23 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
36 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Matterhorn Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 8 2-night, 6 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 23 at site MATTERHORN CABIN.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 150 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTERHORN CABIN | 150 ft | None | 36 | 12 nights | Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Jan 5, 2027 +24 more |
About Matterhorn Cabin
Overview
The Matterhorn Cabin is a great destination for anything from a family reunion to a week-long ski trip. This modern facility offers comfortable accommodations for groups of 12 or more and is available during the fall and winter months. Located just off the highway, it is easily accessible by passenger cars and is only 15 miles from the town of Telluride.
Recreation
Ski right from the cabin door onto groomed cross-country ski trails! Neighboring the cabin is a groomed cross-country ski area that offers 10 kilometers of groomed trails for classic skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing.
The Telluride Ski Area is just a 15-minute drive from the cabin, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding. Snowmobilers will enjoy riding the Lizard Head meadows (three miles away) or riding groomed trails in the nearby Alta Lakes area. Local guide services offer heli-skiing, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, dog sledding and ice climbing trips.
Facilities
This 1,800-square foot cabin has electricity, running water, a furnace, woodstove and washer/dryer. It comfortably sleeps 12 people in the five bedrooms (two twin bunk beds/mattresses each) and upstairs TV room (two double sleeper couches). The kitchen has two refrigerators, two electric ovens, one microwave oven, cookware, coffee maker, dishes and utensils. The two bathrooms each have flush toilets and showers. There is a land line phone in the cabin. Cell phone reception is unreliable. Cleaning supplies, garbage bags, toilet paper, dish soap and sponges, firewood, and a garbage dumpster are provided.
Bring food, sleeping bags, bed pillows, bath towels and toiletries.
Natural Features
Visitors can expect a large facility set back roughly 100 feet from the road within a forested setting. Guests will have a prominent view of Sheep Mountain (13,188 feet) from the front porch.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby winter attractions include the Telluride Ski Area, Lizard Head Wilderness and the resort towns of Telluride and Mountain Village.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 150 ftNo hookupsMax party 12
Getting there
From Telluride, drive 3 miles west on the State Hwy 145 Spur. At the roundabout, turn left onto Hwy 145 and proceed south for approximately 10 miles. Turn left at the Matterhorn Cabin sign into the cabin parking area (300 yards past the Matterhorn Campground).
2742 Hwy 145, Ophir, CO 81426970-327-4261
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-118992 · facility
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Roll CS-118992 · Matterhorn Cabin · Ophir CO12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Matterhorn Cabin?
Reservations for Matterhorn Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 73.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 36 of 137 remain open. 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 Matterhorn 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 Matterhorn Cabin?
6 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 23 at site MATTERHORN CABIN. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Matterhorn Cabin fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 150 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Matterhorn Cabin?
March 2027, with 13 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Matterhorn Cabin?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Matterhorn Cabin begins Nov 23 — about 21 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Nov 23.
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