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Booking odds · September

Box Elder Campground in September: How Hard Is It to Book?

Box Elder Campground · UT · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

The verdict

Hard

Booking difficulty 8 out of 10. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.

Sells out in daysBased on 3 years of reservation data

Popular September dates usually sell out within a few days of release.

Box Elder Campground in September scores 8 out of 10 for booking difficulty — hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical September booking was locked in about 47 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 9% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Wednesday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 32% of bookings32%Same day1–3d: 1% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 2% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 3% of bookings1–2wk2–4wk: 6% of bookings6%2–4wk1–2mo: 9% of bookings9%1–2mo2–3mo: 11% of bookings11%2–3mo3–6mo: 13% of bookings13%3–6mo6mo+: 23% of bookings23%6mo+Median booking lead time: 47 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

Best odds: arrivals are lightest on Wednesday in September. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.

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Booking window · September 2027

When September reservations open

Reservations for Box Elder 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.

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Box Elder Campground?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 25 single sites - $29.00, capacity - 8 people, 1 vehicle. Group site A, B - $96.00, capacity - 50 people, 9 vehicles. Group site C - $246.00, capacity - 125 people, 25 vehicles. Group site D - $123.00, capacity - 64 people, 13 vehicles. Day Use - $15.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day (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.

Plan B

Easier nearby options in September

If your dates are flexible, these nearby campgrounds are typically easier to book.

Anderson Cove (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)

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SPRING HOLLOW CAMPGROUND

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SOUTH FORK (UT)

UTEasy

FAQ

Box Elder Campground in September: common questions

How hard is it to book Box Elder Campground in September?
Box Elder Campground rates 8 out of 10 for September — Hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
How far in advance should I book Box Elder Campground for September?
The typical September reservation was made about 47 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do September reservations open for Box Elder Campground?
Reservations for Box Elder 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 Box Elder Campground in September?
Arrivals are lightest on Wednesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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