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Booking odds · August

Sunrise Campground in August: How Hard Is It to Book?

Sunrise Campground · UT · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

The verdict

Hard

Booking difficulty 7 out of 10. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.

Fills in weeksBased on 3 years of reservation data

August dates tend to fill up in the weeks before arrival.

Sunrise Campground in August scores 7 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 August booking was locked in about 101 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 73% 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: 1% of bookingsSame day1–3d: 1% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 8% of bookings8%4–7d1–2wk: 7% of bookings7%1–2wk2–4wk: 11% of bookings11%2–4wk1–2mo: 9% of bookings9%1–2mo2–3mo: 9% of bookings9%2–3mo3–6mo: 55% of bookings55%3–6mo6mo+: 0% of bookings6mo+Median booking lead time: 101 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Booking window · August 2027

When August reservations open

Reservations for Sunrise Campground in August 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

August 1 stays open

February 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 August 1, 2027 become bookable on February 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout August 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 Sunrise Campground?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 24 single sites - $27.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle per single site. 2 glamping sites - $118.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle. Day Use - $15.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood - $9.00 (paid on-site cash/check only).

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 August

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

SPRING HOLLOW CAMPGROUND

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FRIENDSHIP CAMPGROUND

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Little Creek Campground

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FAQ

Sunrise Campground in August: common questions

How hard is it to book Sunrise Campground in August?
Sunrise Campground rates 7 out of 10 for August — Hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
How far in advance should I book Sunrise Campground for August?
The typical August reservation was made about 101 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do August reservations open for Sunrise Campground?
Reservations for Sunrise Campground in August 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for August 1 become bookable on February 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 Sunrise Campground in August?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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