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Denver Caboose Cabin

59.5014° N / 135.2264° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 181 monitored site

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 13 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 11 open for online reservation · 2 reserved.

Where the open windows are

15.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 11 of 13 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026
Not open online15.4%
Open site-nights11 / 13
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 13
Weekday openings5
Weekend openings6

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 5 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Sep 2026
048121611SEPSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

September holds the most room. 11 of 13 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 cabin
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
J13  11

This cabin currently has 11 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18

The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

11 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Denver Caboose 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 Sep 18 at site J13.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
J13Not recordedNone117 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30

About Denver Caboose Cabin

Overview

This unique cabin is a refurbished 1960s railroad caboose that is retired from the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. It is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts who want to hike to the Denver Glacier. Access to Denver Caboose Cabin is via the White Pass and Yukon Railroad from May 1 to September 30. The cabin is closed to reservations in the off-season, since the surrounding area is owned by the railroad. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

A 4.5-mile trail to Denver Glacier starts at the cabin site. The trail follows a river and has many scenic overlooks. The nearby terrain is rugged and brushy.

Facilities

The cabin sleeps six people and contains a double bunk and four single bunks. This includes a bunk in the nicknamed "observatory penthouse" that has windows on all sides and an access ladder. Other amenities include a table with benches, an oil heater (#1 stove oil), food preparation space, a campfire ring and an outhouse. Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a nearby stream uphill from the cabin, but visitors should be sure to treat water before drinking or cooking with it ( water safety tips ). It is recommended that visitors bring their own water supply. Heating oil is not provided, so visitors must supply their own. One gallon of #1 stove oil will last about a day on the lowest heat setting. Other items to bring include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a cooking stove, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving ( click here for more cabin details).

Natural Features

Denver Caboose Cabin offers excellent views of the East Fork Skagway River and the Sawtooth Mountains. It is surrounded by spruce and hemlock rainforest. Black bears and moose are common in this area ( bear safety information ). Mountain goats can frequently be seen with binoculars.

1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 6

Getting there

The cabin is approximately 5.5 miles north of Skagway along the East Fork of the Skagway River. The cabin is beside the railroad tracks at the Denver Glacier Trailhead. Access is via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad from May 1 through September 30. Make reservations at least 24 hours in advance for train transportation. Rate information and reservations are available by calling the railroad at (800) 343-7373.

Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801907-586-8800
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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Denver Caboose Cabin?

Reservations for Denver Caboose Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 11 of 13 tracked site-nights are open (84.6%), though availability can change. 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.

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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.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Denver Caboose Cabin?

2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site J13. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Denver Caboose Cabin?

September 2026, with 11 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.

When is the next open date at Denver Caboose Cabin?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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