Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232401
When Elk Creek Cabins reopens
Elk Creek Cabins's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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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 · Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 180 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027): 163 open for online reservation · 15 reserved · 2 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
9.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 163 of 180 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027Not open online9.4%
Open site-nights163 / 180
Reserved (of online inventory)15 / 178
Weekday openings96
Weekend openings67
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 96 fall on weekdays and 67 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Apr 2027December holds the most room. 31 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 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | 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 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no cabin is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Ranger Cabin | 163 |
This cabin currently has 163 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
163 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Elk Creek Cabins, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 6 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site Ranger Cabin.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Cabin | Not recorded | None | 163 | 49 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +151 more |
About Elk Creek Cabins
Overview
Elk Creek Cabins are open from November through April, offering a rustic retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. Guests must be prepared to snowmobile, snowshoe or ski at least 15 miles from the parking area to the cabin, and they are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.
These cabins offer a few amenities, but guests will need to bring some of their own equipment and supplies to make their stay comfortable.
Recreation
Thirty miles of groomed trails surround the cabins, offering excellent snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Skiers and snowshoers can enjoy a backcountry adventure in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, but snowmobiles are not allowed.
Facilities
Cabin 1 can accommodate up to 10 people on three double beds and four cots with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a dry sink, propane stove and refrigerator. A fireplace, couch, chairs and dining table with chairs are in the front room. A wood stove is located off the kitchen for heating. Cabin 2 has two bedrooms that can accommodate a total of eight people. One single bed with mattress, three cots and two additional mattresses are provided. The kitchen is equipped with a dry sink, propane stove, table and chairs, a couch and wood stove. A picnic area and an outhouse with a vault toilet are located outside. Both cabins come equipped with some cookware and utensils for cooking and eating. Firewood for both cabins is provided in a woodshed, but may need to be split. An axe and splitting maul are provided. Neither cabin has electricity or water. Guests must bring their own water as well as garbage bags for packing out trash. Bedding, lighting and emergency supplies are not provided.
Natural Features
Elk Creek Cabins are located in beautiful but remote Bear Valley at an elevation of 6,400 feet. They are adjacent to the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness and scenic Elk Creek. The cabins are situated in a high mountain meadow dotted with Douglas fir and lodgepole pine amid the peaks of the Sawtooth Range. Winter highs are typically in the 20-30 degree range, with lows averaging -15 to +5 degrees. Deep snow blankets the landscape during the winter months. Wildlife enthusiasts can watch carefully for snowshoe hares or ermine with their white winter coats. Deer, elk, moose, red squirrels, coyote and lynx are all active in the winter.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 10
Getting there
From Lowman, ttake State Highway 21 east approximately 40 miles to Cape Horn. Park in the plowed parking lot and snowmobile/ski/snowshoe on the Stanley-Landmark Road (FS579) for approximately 15 miles to Elk Creek. Alternate access from the Boise area if Highway 21 is closed between Grandjean and Banner Summit: from Lowman, snowmobile north on the Clear Creek Road (FS582) for approximately 34 miles. Go west on the Stanley-Landmark Road for approximately 3 miles to the cabin. Depending on grooming conditions, alternate routes may be available. Take a map and check local conditions.
C/O 7359 Hwy 21, Lowman, ID 83637
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Elk Creek Cabins?
Reservations for Elk Creek Cabins are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 163 of 180 tracked site-nights are open (90.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening 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 Elk Creek Cabins?
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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Elk Creek Cabins?
6 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 6 at site Ranger Cabin. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Elk Creek Cabins?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Elk Creek Cabins?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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