Booking odds · May
Buckhorn Draw Campground in May: How Hard Is It to Book?
Buckhorn Draw Campground · UT · San Rafael Swell Recreation Area
The verdict
Booking difficulty 1 out of 10. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
May rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.
Buckhorn Draw Campground in May scores 1 out of 10 for booking difficulty — easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
Based on the last 1 year of reservation history, with the campground running roughly 6% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Sunday, 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 Sunday in May. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.
When May reservations open
Reservations for Buckhorn Draw Campground in May 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.
May 1 stays open
November 1, 2026
at 7:00 AM ET
Release style
6-Month Rolling Window
Releases daily 6 months ahead at 7:00 AM ET
Campsites for May 1, 2027 become bookable on November 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout May 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 Buckhorn Draw Campground?
The 26 individual sites fit two to three vehicles and are $15/night. There are 7 large group sites that are $50/night and fit eight to ten standard sized vehicles or multiple RVs and trailers. High clearance is advised for sites 20 and 21. Not all individual sites are accessible to oversized vehicles; please contact the BLM for more information. Self-pay stations are located near campsites 18, 30, and 1. This campground is open, and generally accessible, year-round.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.
Buckhorn Draw Campground in May: common questions
- How hard is it to book Buckhorn Draw Campground in May?
- Buckhorn Draw Campground rates 1 out of 10 for May — Easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
- When do May reservations open for Buckhorn Draw Campground?
- Reservations for Buckhorn Draw Campground in May 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for May 1 become bookable on November 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET, with each subsequent day releasing day-by-day 6 months ahead.
- What is the best day to arrive at Buckhorn Draw Campground in May?
- Arrivals are lightest on Sunday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.
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