Booking odds · September
Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground in September: How Hard Is It to Book?
Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground · UT · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The verdict
Booking difficulty 1 out of 10. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
September rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.
Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground in September scores 1 out of 10 for booking difficulty — easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
Across the last 2 years of reservation history, the typical September booking was locked in about 14 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 3% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Monday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.
How far ahead people book
Weekend vs. weekday demand
Best odds: arrivals are lightest on Monday in September. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.
When September reservations open
Reservations for Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground in September 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.
September 1 stays open
March 1, 2027
at 7:00 AM ET
Release style
6-Month Rolling Window
Releases daily 6 months ahead at 7:00 AM ET
Campsites for September 1, 2027 become bookable on March 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout September releases day-by-day exactly 6 months prior to arrival.
Facility note: Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
How much does it cost to camp at Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 24 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 group site - $93.00, capacity - 24 people + 3 vehicle. 1 group site - $305.00, capacity - 100 people + 25 vehicle. Day Use in a campground - $15.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood - $9.00.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.
Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground in September: common questions
- How hard is it to book Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground in September?
- Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground rates 1 out of 10 for September — Easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
- How far in advance should I book Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground for September?
- The typical September reservation was made about 14 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
- When do September reservations open for Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground?
- Reservations for Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground in September 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for September 1 become bookable on March 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET, with each subsequent day releasing day-by-day 6 months ahead.
- What is the best day to arrive at Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) Campground in September?
- Arrivals are lightest on Monday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.