Campsite Odds

Booking odds · October

Horsethief Group Sites in October: How Hard Is It to Book?

Horsethief Group Sites · UT

The verdict

Hard

Booking difficulty 9 out of 10. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.

Sells out in daysBased on 3 years of reservation data

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

Horsethief Group Sites in October scores 9 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 October booking was locked in about 167 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 68% 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: 0% of bookingsSame day1–3d: 0% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 2% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 7% of bookings7%1–2wk2–4wk: 4% of bookings4%2–4wk1–2mo: 9% of bookings9%1–2mo2–3mo: 2% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 44% of bookings44%3–6mo6mo+: 32% of bookings32%6mo+Median booking lead time: 167 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

Cancellation alert

Get notified when a spot opens

Horsethief Group Sites in October books up fast. We'll email you if a spot opens up. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Plan B

Easier nearby options in October

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

FAQ

Horsethief Group Sites in October: common questions

How hard is it to book Horsethief Group Sites in October?
Horsethief Group Sites rates 9 out of 10 for October — Hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
How far in advance should I book Horsethief Group Sites for October?
The typical October reservation was made about 167 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do reservations open for Horsethief Group Sites?
Recreation.gov releases most campsites on a rolling window — commonly about six months before the arrival date — so October dates usually become bookable around six months ahead. Be ready the morning they release.
What is the best day to arrive at Horsethief Group Sites in October?
Arrivals are lightest on Wednesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

← All months for Horsethief Group Sites