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Booking odds · September

Pumphouse Recreation Area in September: How Hard Is It to Book?

Pumphouse Recreation Area · CO · Kremmling Recreation Management Area

The verdict

Plan ahead

Booking difficulty 4 out of 10. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.

Rarely sells outBased on 3 years of reservation data

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

Pumphouse Recreation Area in September scores 4 out of 10 for booking difficulty — plan ahead. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical September booking was locked in about 9 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 51% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Tuesday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 19% of bookings19%Same day1–3d: 17% of bookings17%1–3d4–7d: 11% of bookings11%4–7d1–2wk: 8% of bookings8%1–2wk2–4wk: 14% of bookings14%2–4wk1–2mo: 11% of bookings11%1–2mo2–3mo: 4% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 10% of bookings10%3–6mo6mo+: 5% of bookings5%6mo+Median booking lead time: 9 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

Booking window · September 2027

When September reservations open

Reservations for Pumphouse Recreation Area in September 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

September 1 stays open

March 1, 2027

at 7:00 AM ET

Release style

6-Month Rolling Window

Releases daily 6 months ahead at 7:00 AM ET

Campsites for September 1, 2027 become bookable on March 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout September 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 Pumphouse Recreation Area?

Fees are required for day use and camping between April 1 - November 30. Campgrounds are closed with no service between December 1 - March 31. • Single Campsites - $10.00 per site - maximum of 10 people and includes 1st vehicle. • Group Campsites - $30.00 per site - maximum of 30 people and includes 1st vehicle. • Additional Vehicles - $5.00 per day (Including motorcycles and bicycles being used as shuttle vehicles or other offsite recreation). NOTE: Reservations are required for ALL campsites at Pumphouse Recreation Area through Recreation.gov. Campsites become available by 1pm on the 1st day of the reservation. Checkout is 12:00pm.

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

Plan B

Easier nearby options in September

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

Radium Recreation Area

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Dry Lake Campground (CO)

COEasy

SEEDHOUSE CAMPGROUND

COEasy

FAQ

Pumphouse Recreation Area in September: common questions

How hard is it to book Pumphouse Recreation Area in September?
Pumphouse Recreation Area rates 4 out of 10 for September — Plan ahead. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.
How far in advance should I book Pumphouse Recreation Area for September?
The typical September reservation was made about 9 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do September reservations open for Pumphouse Recreation Area?
Reservations for Pumphouse Recreation Area in September 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for September 1 become bookable on March 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET, with each subsequent day releasing day-by-day 6 months ahead.
What is the best day to arrive at Pumphouse Recreation Area in September?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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