Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251899
When Copper Basin Guard Station reopens
Copper Basin Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 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 – Sep 22, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 5 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 22, 2026): 1 open for online reservation · 2 reserved · 2 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
80% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1 of 5 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 22, 2026Not open online80%
Open site-nights1 / 5
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 3
Weekday openings1
Weekend openings0
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 1 of 5 site-nights are still open there.
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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 1 |
This site currently has 1 site-night available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
The next bookable night is Sep 22. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1 open site-night across 1 site at Copper Basin Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
About Copper Basin Guard Station
Overview
Copper Basin Guard Station is located in Copper Basin, a rugged and beautiful area in the Pioneer Mountains of south-central Idaho.
Recreation
Copper Basin offers many recreational opportunities. These include stream and lake fishing, day hikes to high mountain lakes, mountain bike riding, hiking, horseback riding, camping, photography, hunting, off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding, birding, viewing wildlife, and driving for pleasure.
Facilities
The Copper Basin Guard Station is a 900 square foot, two bedroom log cabin that can sleep up to six adults comfortably, with room for eight people total. The cabin comes furnished with one queen bed with mattress, two full sized bunk beds with mattresses, and a queen sized sleeper couch in the living room. Other amenities include a propane cook stove, propane refrigerator, propane furnace, propane lights, wood stove, table with benches and chairs, table settings for eight, kitchen tools and cleaning supplies. The bathroom has hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, and a shower.
The Copper Basin Guard Station has no electricity, phone service, cell coverage, or internet service. All appliances are powered by propane. Guests need to bring their own food, toiletries, towels, bedding and trash bags. There is no smoking, no candles, and no garbage service. No pets allowed in the cabin. Campfires are allowed only in the metal fire ring that is provided.
Natural Features
Copper Basin is a remote mountain valley with beautiful views, wide open spaces, and mountains in every direction. The Basin is surrounded by both the Pioneer and White Knob mountain ranges, with elevations between 7,500' - 8,000'. Copper Basin has abundant wildlife, numerous streams, and stunning mountain peaks.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include fishing in the East Fork of the Big Lost River, OHV riding on the Lake Creek Trail, hiking on the Bellas Trail, and horseback riding on the Broad Canyon Trail.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 35 ftNo hookupsFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Mackay, Idaho, drive north on Highway 93 approximately 17 miles and take a left on the Trail Creek Road. Travel approximately 15 miles on the Trail Creek Road. This road starts as paved and turns to gravel at approximately 12 miles. Turn left at the Wild horse/Copper Basin turnoff, and continue on this road for approximately 2 miles and bear left on Road #135. This road continues for approximately 14 miles. The Copper Basin Guard Station is on the right at the intersection of Roads 135 and 138. From Ketchum, Idaho, travel north east on the Trail Creek Road, #208, for approximately 23 miles. Turn right on at the Wildhorse/Copper Basin turnoff and continue on this road for approximately 2 miles. Bear left on Road #135. This road continues for approximately 14 miles. The Copper Basin Guard Station is on the right at the intersection of Roads #135 and #138.
P.O. Box 507, Mackay, ID 83251208-588-3400
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251899 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Copper Basin Guard Station?
Reservations for Copper Basin Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 80% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 1 of 5 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 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 Copper Basin Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 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.
Which sites at Copper Basin Guard Station fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Copper Basin Guard Station?
September 2026, with 1 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 5.
When is the next open date at Copper Basin Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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