Cape Horn Winter Rental
Federal campground in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Location: CHALLIS, ID, ID
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The cabin is situated in a stand of lodgepole pines.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Cape Horn Winter Rental offers unlimited cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling opportunities in beautiful Elk Meadow at 6,660 feet elevation, approximately 16 miles northwest of Stanley in central Idaho.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wapiti, American Pika, Great Gray Owl, and American Three-toed Woodpecker present in area
Insider tips for Cape Horn Winter Rental: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Access via State Highway 21 is less than two miles by cross-country skiing or approximately four miles via Stanley-Landmark Snowmobile Trail Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Skip Cape Horn Winter Rental if: Seeking RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. Traveling outside May-October season - campground has seasonal operations only. Need standard road access - winter access requires skiing or snowmobiling.
Best time to visit Cape Horn Winter Rental: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Winter — RIDB description emphasizes endless winter recreation including cross-country skiing, backcountry downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Nearby campgrounds: Trap Creek Campground (Stanley, ID), Sheep Trail Campground (Stanley, ID), Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth Nf) (Stanley, ID), Bull Trout (Lowman, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cape Horn Winter Rental
Cell signal at Cape Horn Winter Rental (CHALLIS, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The cabin is situated in a stand of lodgepole pines.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Access via State Highway 21 is less than two miles by cross-country skiing or approximately four miles via Stanley-Landmark Snowmobile Trail
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
RIDB description emphasizes endless winter recreation including cross-country skiing, backcountry downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Salmon-Challis National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Salmon-Challis National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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