Campsite Odds

Booking odds · April

Temple Bar Campground in April: How Hard Is It to Book?

Temple Bar Campground · NV · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

The verdict

Easy

Booking difficulty 2 out of 10. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Rarely sells outBased on 3 years of reservation data

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

Temple Bar Campground in April scores 2 out of 10 for booking difficulty — easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical April booking was locked in about 2 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 14% 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: 41% of bookings41%Same day1–3d: 19% of bookings19%1–3d4–7d: 12% of bookings12%4–7d1–2wk: 8% of bookings8%1–2wk2–4wk: 10% of bookings10%2–4wk1–2mo: 6% of bookings6%1–2mo2–3mo: 1% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 1% of bookings3–6mo6mo+: 0% of bookings6mo+Median booking lead time: 2 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

Booking window · April 2027

When April reservations open

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

April 1 stays open

October 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 April 1, 2027 become bookable on October 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout April 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 Temple Bar Campground?

There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle. Full fee schedule can be found on the park website www.nps.gov/lake. Passes can be purchased in person at entrance stations, or digitally by searching Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the main rec.gov page. First come, first served sites are available. Credit cards are the only accepted method of payment. We do not accept cash. Please keep your reservation confirmation with you at the site at all times. You may be asked to show the reservation to the camp host.

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

Temple Bar Campground in April: common questions

How hard is it to book Temple Bar Campground in April?
Temple Bar Campground rates 2 out of 10 for April — Easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
How far in advance should I book Temple Bar Campground for April?
The typical April reservation was made about 2 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do April reservations open for Temple Bar Campground?
Reservations for Temple Bar Campground in April 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for April 1 become bookable on October 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 Temple Bar Campground in April?
Arrivals are lightest on Sunday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

← Temple Bar Campground complete reservation guide & all months