Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234445
When Walker Cabin reopens
Walker Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 148 open for online reservation · 31 reserved · 4 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
19.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 148 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online19.1%
Open site-nights148 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)31 / 179
Weekday openings87
Weekend openings61
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 87 fall on weekdays and 61 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 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 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 148 |
This cabin currently has 148 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
148 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Walker Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 3 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 148 | 71 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +136 more |
About Walker Cabin
Overview
Walker Cabin is nestled among trees just off Crooked River Road #233, which leads into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, in the Nez Perce National Forest.
The cabin was originally built around 1930 as a summer home. Jerry and Helen Walker purchased the cabin in 1967, then donated it to the U.S. Forest Service in the 1980s. It is now available for public recreational use. The cabin must be reserved in advanced; there are no walk-ups.
Recreation
Crooked River is a popular area for many recreational opportunities, including hiking, trout fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A nice hiking trail is located behind the cabin.
Nearby trails lead to the Orogrande Summit, Buffalo Hump and Gospel Hump. Snowshoes may be required on the trails in winter. There are several lakes within a 3-mile radius that are easily accessible by foot or off-road vehicle.
Facilities
The rustic cabin has two bedrooms with two single beds each, a living room with a wood insert in the fireplace, several chairs, a table, a broom and a kitchen with a wood cook stove. A vault toilet is located in a separate building. Guests can find firewood in a shed behind the cabin.
Running water and electricity are not available. Guests should bring their own water supply and garbage bags to pack out their trash. Cookware, kitchen utensils, bedding and blankets are not provided. A lantern or flashlight and extra batteries are recommended ( click here for more details about this cabin ).
Natural Features
Walker Cabin sits at an elevation of 4,500 feet near the northern part of Gospel-Hump Wilderness, an area that is moist and densely forested. Big game species like elk, mule and whitetail deer, black bear, cougar, moose, mountain goat and mountain sheep live within the Wilderness. Chukar, grouse, squirrels and songbirds make their home here as well.
Nearby Attractions
The cabin is less than a mile from Orogrande, a historic mining site that is now a ghost town. The closest town, Elk City, Idaho, is a remote community with limited facilities that include a grocery store, restaurant, bar, laundromat, convenience store and gas stations.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 4
Getting there
From State Highway 14, turn south on Crooked River Road #233 and proceed approximately 8 miles to the cabin on the right.
416 Usfs Drive, Elk City, ID 83525208-842-2245
BikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234445 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234445 · Walker Cabin · Elk City ID5 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Walker Cabin?
Reservations for Walker Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 148 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (80.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 Walker Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 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 Walker Cabin?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 29 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Walker Cabin?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Walker Cabin?
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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