Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233932
When Mingus Ranch reopens
Mingus Ranch's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 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 · Sep 18 – Nov 29, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 73 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 29, 2026): 53 open for online reservation · 20 reserved.
Where the open windows are
27.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 53 of 73 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 29, 2026Not open online27.4%
Open site-nights53 / 73
Reserved (of online inventory)20 / 73
Weekday openings31
Weekend openings22
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 31 fall on weekdays and 22 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026November holds the most room. 29 of 29 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 53 |
This site currently has 53 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
53 open site-nights across 1 site at Mingus Ranch, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 3 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 01.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 53 | 29 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +41 more |
About Mingus Ranch
Overview
Mingus Ranch is a cabin where guests can step back in time and feel like they're staying on an early 20th century homestead. The cabin was built in 1908 and was operated by the same family for six decades before it became a Forest Service property.
In collaboration with the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway and the Colorado State Historical Society, the cabin and neighboring barn have been renovated to match their original appearance and filled with period-specific furniture and antiques. Electricity is provided and a horse corral is onsite.
Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, off-road vehicle riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are all enjoyable activities here. An extensive network of hiking trails and roads for biking are nearby.
Facilities
The modest two-story ranch building is an example of a typical high country ranch. The cabin sleeps six and conveniences include electric heat, an electric stove and minimal electric lighting. A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside, as well as a horse corral. Furnishings consist of one bunk bed, two single beds, a queen sized bed, a kitchen sink not equipped with running water, table and chairs and some cooking pots and utensils. No drinking water is available so it's important to bring plenty. Other items to bring include bedding, food, garbage bags, dish soap, sunscreen and other basic camping gear. There are minimal lights at the facility, so visitors please bring additional light sources. The outhouse is several hundred feet from the cabin. Please leave the cabin as clean as you have enjoyed for the next visitor.
Natural Features
The cabin is perched in a sprawling meadow at an elevation of 9,400 feet near the base of Round Top Mountain in the heart of the Wet Mountains. Surrounding the meadow are spruce and other mixed conifers. The scenic Greenhorn Mountain is due south.
Nearby Attractions
Westcliffe, a mountain town is 26 miles northwest of the cabin. The town has grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, banking, a medical clinic, and other amenities. From Mingus Ranch cabin take State Hwy 165 north for 9 miles to the junction of State Highway 96. Then take SH 96 west for 17 miles into Westcliffe. Colorado City, 29 miles south of the cabin on SH 165 has a grocery store, gas stations, and a public golf course.
1 monitored siteNo hookupsMax party 7
Getting there
From Pueblo, CO take State Highway 96 approximately 30 miles to the junction of State Highway 165. Travel south on SH 165 for 9 miles. Turn left (east) onto Forest Service Road 383 (Ditch Creek Rd.) and continue 1.5 miles. The two story cabin is on the right. From Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, CO take Exit 74 onto State Highway 165. Travel on SH 165 north for approximately 29 miles. Turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road 383 (Ditch Creek Road). Go 1.5 miles to the two story cabin which is on the right.
San Carlos Ranger District, Canon City, CO 81212FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL (877) 444-6777, FOR OTHER INFORMATION CALL (719) 489-3370 OR (719) 269-8500.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Mingus Ranch?
Reservations for Mingus Ranch are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 53 of 73 tracked site-nights are open (72.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 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 Sep 18, 2026 17:19 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 Mingus Ranch?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 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 Mingus Ranch?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Mingus Ranch?
November 2026, with 29 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 29.
When is the next open date at Mingus Ranch?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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