Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234084
When Sandstone Cabin reopens
Sandstone Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 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 – Oct 24, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 37 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026): 9 open for online reservation · 28 reserved.
Where the open windows are
75.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 9 of 37 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026Not open online75.7%
Open site-nights9 / 37
Reserved (of online inventory)28 / 37
Weekday openings6
Weekend openings3
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 6 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 8 of 24 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| 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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| GR1 | 9 |
This cabin currently has 9 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 30
Next open weekendFri · Oct 23
The next bookable night is Sep 30; the first open weekend starts Oct 23. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
9 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Sandstone Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 30 at site GR1.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR1 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 23, Oct 24 |
About Sandstone Cabin
Overview
Sandstone Cabin is located beside State Highway 70 in the Sierra Madre Range. The cabin is nestled among beautiful aspen trees, and is frequented by moose, elk, and bears. The cabin features propane lights, heat, a propane stove and refrigerator, in addition to offering limited solar power. The cabin will sleep five to six people in 2 bunks and one queen bed. Potable water is availble. Individuals can reserve the Sandstone Cabin up to 14 consecutive nights from mid-June to late October. Please clean up after your pets. Host is located on site.
Recreation
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
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River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
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Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Sierra Madre Area
Baby Lake Trailhead Big Creek Park Trailhead Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead Bottle Creek Campground Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site Bottle Creek Trails Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead Commissary Park Trailhead East Fork - Encampment River Trail Encampment River Wilderness Green Mountain Falls Trailhead Green Mountain Trailhead Hog Park Campground Huston Park Wilderness Jack Creek Campground Jack Creek Crew Quarters Lost Creek Campground Purgatory Gulch Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Sierra Madre Area
Baby Lake Trailhead Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead Commissary Park Trailhead East Fork - Encampment River Trail Encampment River Wilderness Green Mountain Trailhead Huston Park Wilderness Purgatory Gulch Trailhead
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Sierra Madre Area
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office Hog Park Campground Jack Creek Crew Quarters Jack Creek Guard Station Sandstone Cabin
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Sierra Madre Area
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office Hog Park Campground Jack Creek Crew Quarters Jack Creek Guard Station
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Sierra Madre Area
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office Encampment River Wilderness Green Mountain Falls Trailhead Hog Park Campground Huston Park Wilderness
Facilities
The historic cabin is furnished with double beds and bunk beds with mattresses and can accommodate up to six people. Other amenities include a propane cook stove, refrigerator, heater and lights. The kitchen is equipped with basic cooking and eating utensils and cookware. Solar panels provide limited power for lights and small appliances. The bathroom has a shower and flush toilet.
Water is available on-site, though it is advised that guests bring their own for drinking. A picnic table and campfire ring provide a delightful area for outdoor dining.
Guests need to provide their own food, sleeping bags, lanterns or flashlights, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. All trash and food should be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. .
No pets are allowed within the building.
Natural Features
From open, high expanses to valleys and canyons that rise steeply to snowy ranges, the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests encompass mountain ranges, tributaries to the North Platte River and the Colorado River, and a mix of forested ecology with spruce, lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, aspen and shrub lands.
Sandstone Cabin sits in a clearing surrounded by a mixture of lodgepole pine, aspen and mixed conifer forest at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Wildlife viewing is abundant in the area, including elk, deer and moose.
Nearby Attractions
Battle Highway, which passes right by the cabin, is a scenic drive featuring historic copper mining sites that were developed from 1897-1908 in the Sierra Madres. The drive is about 58 miles, beginning in Baggs, Wyoming and ending in Riverside, Wyoming. Interpretive signs along the route explain points of interest.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedMax party 6
Getting there
From Encampment, Wyoming, travel west on State Highway 70, approximately 26 miles to the Sandstone Work Center. Turn right into Work Center compound and the Sandstone Cabin will be located on your left. From Baggs, Wyoming, travel east on State Highway 70, approximately 32 miles to the Sandstone Work Center, which will be located on the north side of the highway (left). The Sandstone Cabin is located on the left. Access to Sandstone is entirely on paved roads, including the circle driveway within the Sandstone Work Center.
Box 249, Saratoga, WY 82331307-326-5258
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234084 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234084 · Sandstone Cabin · Saratoga WY12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sandstone Cabin?
Reservations for Sandstone Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 75.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 9 of 37 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 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 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.
How often do new openings appear at Sandstone Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Sandstone Cabin in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Sandstone Cabin?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 4 at site GR1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Sandstone Cabin?
October 2026, with 8 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 24.
When is the next open date at Sandstone Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 30 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 23. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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