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Lower Onion Creek Group Sites in May: How Hard Is It to Book?

Lower Onion Creek Group Sites · UT

The verdict

Lottery-hard

Booking difficulty 10 out of 10. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.

Sells out in daysBased on 3 years of reservation data

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

Lower Onion Creek Group Sites in May scores 10 out of 10 for booking difficulty — lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical May booking was locked in about 113 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 89% 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: 0% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 7% of bookings7%1–2wk2–4wk: 28% of bookings28%2–4wk1–2mo: 8% of bookings8%1–2mo2–3mo: 4% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 27% of bookings27%3–6mo6mo+: 27% of bookings27%6mo+Median booking lead time: 113 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Plan B

Easier nearby options in May

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

FAQ

Lower Onion Creek Group Sites in May: common questions

How hard is it to book Lower Onion Creek Group Sites in May?
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites rates 10 out of 10 for May — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
How far in advance should I book Lower Onion Creek Group Sites for May?
The typical May reservation was made about 113 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do reservations open for Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?
Recreation.gov releases most campsites on a rolling window — commonly about six months before the arrival date — so May dates usually become bookable around six months ahead. Be ready the morning they release.
What is the best day to arrive at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites in May?
Arrivals are lightest on Wednesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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