Booking odds · September
Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground in September: How Hard Is It to Book?
Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground · UT · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The verdict
Booking difficulty 8 out of 10. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
Popular September dates usually sell out within a few days of release.
Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground in September scores 8 out of 10 for booking difficulty — hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical September booking was locked in about 96 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 7% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Tuesday, 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 Tuesday in September. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.
Get notified when a spot opens
Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground in September books up fast. We'll email you if a spot opens up. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
When September reservations open
Reservations for Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground 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.
How much does it cost to camp at Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 80 Single Sites- $33.00, Capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 8 Double Sites - $67.00, Capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicle. 2 Triple Sites - $94.00, Capacity - 24 people + 3 vehicle. 4 Glamping Sites - $119.00, Capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle. Day Use Group Site #4, #8 - $180.00, Capacity - 50 people + 1 vehicle. 2 Overnight Group Sites - $251.00, Capacity - 50 people + 1 vehicle. Day Use Group Site #2, #3 - $349.00, Capacity - 100 people + 20 vehicle. Day Use Group Site #9 with pavilion/cabin - $371.00, Capacity - 100 people + 20 vehicle. Day Use Group Sites #7 - $363.00, Capacity - 150 people + 30 vehicle. Day Use - $15.00. Trailhead Parking - $15.
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 September
If your dates are flexible, these nearby campgrounds are typically easier to book.
Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground in September: common questions
- How hard is it to book Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground in September?
- Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground rates 8 out of 10 for September — Hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
- How far in advance should I book Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground for September?
- The typical September reservation was made about 96 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
- When do September reservations open for Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground?
- Reservations for Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground 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 Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground in September?
- Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.
← Spruces - Big Cottonwood Campground complete reservation guide & all months