No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Cowpuncher Guard Station continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 42 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026): 1 open for online reservation · 10 reserved · 31 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026December shows no online availability. 0 of 31 tracked site-nights are open there — 31 unavailable.
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 | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Cowpuncher | 1 |
This site currently has 1 site-night available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 24. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowpuncher | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
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.
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.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cowpuncher Guard Station?
Reservations for Cowpuncher Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 97.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 1 of 42 remain open. 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.
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.
Which month has the most availability at Cowpuncher Guard Station?
September 2026, with 1 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 11.
When is the next open date at Cowpuncher Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Sep 24. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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