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Booking odds · July

Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground in July: How Hard Is It to Book?

Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground · OR · Bureau of Land Management

The verdict

Easy

Booking difficulty 3 out of 10. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Rarely sells outBased on 2 years of reservation data

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

Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground in July scores 3 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 July booking was locked in about 38 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 30% 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: 0% of bookingsSame day1–3d: 3% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 8% of bookings8%4–7d1–2wk: 14% of bookings14%1–2wk2–4wk: 15% of bookings15%2–4wk1–2mo: 23% of bookings23%1–2mo2–3mo: 10% of bookings10%2–3mo3–6mo: 23% of bookings23%3–6mo6mo+: 2% of bookings6mo+Median booking lead time: 38 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

Booking window · July 2027

When July reservations open

Reservations for Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground in July 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

July 1 stays open

January 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 July 1, 2027 become bookable on January 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout July 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 Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground?

Campsite fee includes one vehicle per site. Extra camping vehicle fee of $5 each is collected at the site. Cash or check, made out to Bureau of Land Management, is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the dash.

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 July

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

INLET CAMPGROUND

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KELSAY VALLEY HORSE CAMP

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WHISKEY SPRINGS CAMPGROUND

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FAQ

Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground in July: common questions

How hard is it to book Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground in July?
Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground rates 3 out of 10 for July — Easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
How far in advance should I book Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground for July?
The typical July reservation was made about 38 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do July reservations open for Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground?
Reservations for Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground in July 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for July 1 become bookable on January 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 Sharps Creek Recreation Site Campground in July?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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