Booking odds · October
Mueller Park Group Picnic in October: How Hard Is It to Book?
Mueller Park Group Picnic · UT · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The verdict
Booking difficulty 2 out of 10. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
October rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.
Mueller Park Group Picnic in October scores 2 out of 10 for booking difficulty — easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical October booking was locked in about 10 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 2% 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 October. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.
When October reservations open
Reservations for Mueller Park Group Picnic in October 2026 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.
October 1 stays open
April 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 October 1, 2026 become bookable on April 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout October 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 Mueller Park Group Picnic?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 36 Single Day Use Sites - $15.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. Day Use Group Site #12 - $28.00, capacity - 16 people for a 4-hour block + 3 vehicles. Day Use Group Site #10, #18 - $48.00, capacity - 30 people for 4-hour block + 5 vehicles. Day Use Group Sites #13, #17 - $69.00, capacity - 60 people for a 4-hour block + 8 vehicles. Day Use Group Sites #19 - $209.00, capacity - 100 people for a 4-hour block + 20 vehicles. Season Day Use Pass - $95.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Big Cottonwood Canyon Season Day Use Pass - $95.00.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.
Easier nearby options in October
If your dates are flexible, these nearby campgrounds are typically easier to book.
Mueller Park Group Picnic in October: common questions
- How hard is it to book Mueller Park Group Picnic in October?
- Mueller Park Group Picnic rates 2 out of 10 for October — Easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
- How far in advance should I book Mueller Park Group Picnic for October?
- The typical October reservation was made about 10 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
- When do October reservations open for Mueller Park Group Picnic?
- Reservations for Mueller Park Group Picnic in October 2026 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for October 1 become bookable on April 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 Mueller Park Group Picnic in October?
- Arrivals are lightest on Monday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.
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