No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Cape Horn Winter Rental continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 91 tracked site-nights (Dec 15, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027): 45 open for online reservation · 46 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Dec 15, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 39 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Dec 2026 – Mar 2027February holds the most room. 17 of 28 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Christmas: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 45 |
This site currently has 45 site-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Dec 15. That is about 88 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Dec 15 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Dec 15 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 12 2-night, 9 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Dec 15 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | Yes | 45 | 5 nights | Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 24, Dec 29, Dec 30, Jan 12, 2027, Jan 13, 2027, Jan 21, 2027, Jan 24, 2027 +33 more |
About Cape Horn Winter Rental
Overview
Cape Horn Winter Rental is located in beautiful Elk Meadow, approximately 16 miles northwest of Stanley, in central Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,660 feet. Guests enjoy the area for its endless winter recreation opportunities, including cross-country skiing, back country downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Recreation
The Cape Horn area offers unlimited cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling opportunities in the surrounding meadows, and downhill skiing is available on the slopes behind the cabin. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.
Facilities
The cabin is open for reservations during the winter only. In the summer, it is used by Forest Service employees as a guard station.
The cabin can comfortably accommodate four people on one double bed and one single bed, each with mattresses, and one couch. More people can use sleeping bags on the floor, but due to the cabin's size, group size is limited to eight people. Guests need to bring their own food, toiletries, towels, bedding and trash bags.
The cabin is equipped with electricity, which powers the lights and a standard four-burner stove and oven, but due to heavy snowfall on power lines, electricity cannot be guaranteed at all times. Be prepared to cook meals on the wood stove if the power is out. Firewood is provided, though it may need to be split.
A table and chairs and additional seating is provided, along with a battery powered lantern and a wooden rack for drying clothes. The water system is turned off during the winter season so the indoor flush toilet and running water are not available. A vault toilet is located behind the station.
Natural Features
The cabin is situated in a stand of lodgepole pines. On clear days, the cabin's front porch affords breathtaking views of the rugged Sawtooth Mountain Range to the south.
Getting there
The guard station it is less than two miles by skiing cross-country from State Highway 21 or approximately four miles by following the Stanley-Landmark Snowmobile Trail. If you are a first time renter, it is important to get detailed directions. To obtain these, click here or call the district office at (208) 879-4100.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cape Horn Winter Rental?
Reservations for Cape Horn Winter Rental are made through Recreation.gov. 45 of 91 tracked site-nights are currently open (49.5%). 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 14:17 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 Cape Horn Winter Rental?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Dec 15 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Cape Horn Winter Rental?
February 2027, with 17 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.
When is the next open date at Cape Horn Winter Rental?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Cape Horn Winter Rental begins Dec 15 — about 88 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 Dec 15.
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