Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234528
When Cowpuncher Guard Station reopens
Cowpuncher Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening 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 · Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 31 tracked site-nights (Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2026): 31 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability in the tracked window
None of the 31 site-nights Campsite Sniper tracks here — which start Dec 1, not today — are open for online reservation. Earlier dates are outside this snapshot entirely and are not known to be unavailable; check Recreation.gov for those. A free alert tells you if any tracked date opens online.
Load status
Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 31
Of the 31 tracked site-nights (Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2026): 31 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Dec 2026 – Dec 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are marked unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Dec 1. That is about 29 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Dec 1 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 1 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
About Cowpuncher Guard Station
Overview
Cowpuncher Guard Station is located in the Dixie National Forest, 20 miles northeast of the town of Escalante in southern Utah. The cabin is situated just off the Hells Backbone Road and is accessed by road during summer and fall. Roads are usually closed by snow 5.5 miles from the cabin from late November to mid-April. Check the ranger station for winter conditions.
Recreation
The cabin is surrounded by trails, including the Great Western Trail which offer abundant opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Pine Creek flows through the site offering excellent trout fishing. The scenic Hells Backbone Road is minutes away and is a popular scenic drive for both cars and OHVs. Posey Lake is 7 miles away.
Facilities
The cabin is comfortably furnished with bunk beds and one full size bed, table and chairs, wood cook stove, propane stovetop, kitchen sink with cold running water (summer and early fall), battery operated lanterns, pots and pans, dishes and utensils. A covered porch extends the space outside with a picnic table and fire ring below. A vault toilet is located 150 ft. from the cabin and firewood is provided.
Natural Features
Cowpuncher sits in a secluded meadow surrounded by pine and aspen groves next to a small trout stream. The elevation at the cabin is 8,000 feet and the adjacent pine and aspen covered slopes quickly rise up to 8,900 feet. Summer days are warm and nights are cool.
Nearby Attractions
Cowpuncher offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding area. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look. Sightseeing along Road 153, Hells Backbone Road, and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, are very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 7
Getting there
From Highway 12 in Escalante, turn north on 300E. Drive 14 miles to the junction of Forest Roads 154 and 153. Continue on FR153 for 4.5 miles. Turn left on FR145 towards Cowpuncher and Blue Spruce Campground. Travel 0.7 miles to Cowpuncher Gate. The cabin is 0.2 miles past the gate.
P.O Box 246, Escalante, UT 84726435-826-5499
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234528 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234528 · Cowpuncher Guard Station · Escalante UT8 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cowpuncher Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 31 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Cowpuncher Guard Station. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening 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 Cowpuncher Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening 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.
Which sites at Cowpuncher Guard Station fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
When is the next open date at Cowpuncher Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Cowpuncher Guard Station begins Dec 1 — about 29 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 1.
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