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Booking odds · May

Ponderosa Grove Campground in May: How Hard Is It to Book?

Ponderosa Grove Campground · UT · Bureau of Land Management

The verdict

Easy

Booking difficulty 1 out of 10. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Rarely sells outBased on 2 years of reservation data

May rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.

Ponderosa Grove Campground in May scores 1 out of 10 for booking difficulty — easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Across the last 2 years of reservation history, the typical May booking was locked in about 1 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 3% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Sunday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 49% of bookings49%Same day1–3d: 3% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 0% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 0% of bookings1–2wk2–4wk: 5% of bookings5%2–4wk1–2mo: 8% of bookings8%1–2mo2–3mo: 3% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 27% of bookings27%3–6mo6mo+: 5% of bookings5%6mo+Median booking lead time: 1 day ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

Booking window · May 2027

When May reservations open

Reservations for Ponderosa Grove 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.

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Ponderosa Grove Campground?

$12 per night per individual site. $50 per night up to 40 people ( after reservation is made and paid you will receive an email with the Gate lock Combination.). Cancellation Policy: All fees are non-refundable.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

FAQ

Ponderosa Grove Campground in May: common questions

How hard is it to book Ponderosa Grove Campground in May?
Ponderosa Grove Campground rates 1 out of 10 for May — Easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
How far in advance should I book Ponderosa Grove Campground for May?
The typical May reservation was made about 1 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do May reservations open for Ponderosa Grove Campground?
Reservations for Ponderosa Grove 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 Ponderosa Grove Campground in May?
Arrivals are lightest on Sunday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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