Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10039887
When Dark Day Campground reopens
Dark Day Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
13
Only 13 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 10 monitored sites
Of the 280 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 232 open for online reservation · 27 reserved · 21 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
17.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 232 of 280 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online17.1%
Open site-nights232 / 280
Reserved (of online inventory)27 / 259
Weekday openings159
Weekend openings73
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 159 fall on weekdays and 73 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 148 of 150 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 3D | 24 |
| 10 | 23 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
232 open site-nights across 10 sites at Dark Day Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 18 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 5.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 4 sites take 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 20 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +13 more |
| 6 | 20 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +13 more |
| 8 | 20 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +13 more |
| 3D | 29 ft | None | 24 | 20 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 10 | 23 ft | None | 23 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +11 more |
| 2D | 29 ft | None | 23 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +11 more |
| 7 | 19 ft | None | 23 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +11 more |
| 9 | 22 ft | None | 23 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +11 more |
| 1D | 29 ft | None | 21 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 4T | 45 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +8 more |
About Dark Day Campground
Overview
Bullards Bar Reservoir is located on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2000 feet. It is located approximately 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It has a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and a length of over 16 miles and shoreline of more than 60 miles.
Recreation
Activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, and other water sports. Swimming opportunities are limited because of the steep slopes; however boaters will find numerous opportunities for swimming in various locations around the reservoir. The reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for both warm and cold water fish species. Supplies are available at the marina as well as the nearby communities of Camptonville, North San Juan, and Dobbins.
Facilities
Public access for boating and recreation is limited to 2 developed and 1 undeveloped boat launches: the Cottage Creek Boat Launch ramp at Emerald Cove Marina, the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp, and the undeveloped site at the end of Moran Road. The area includes 5 campgrounds, 2 picnic areas, 2 boat launch ramps, 1 marina, 1 overlook, 1 day use area and several developed hiking trails.
Natural Features
The sides of the reservoir are generally steep and public access for boating and recreation is limited. The reservoir is surrounded by both conifer and hardwood forests with numerous brush spieces. There is plenty of shade at the campsites
Nearby Attractions
There is a beautiful non- motorized trail system in the area, with 5 different trails to choose from. Bullards Bar Trailhead is 14 miles, 7 Ball Trial is 1 mile, 8 Ball Trail is 3.8 miles, Rebel Ridge Trail is 1.6 miles and Schoolhouse Trail is 0.7 miles. Maps are available at the North Yuba Ranger Station just a couple miles east of the reservoir on Marysville Road.
10 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups10 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 18
Getting there
From Nevada City, travel north on Higway 49 for approximately 20 miles to Maryville Road , turn left onto Maryville Road and travel west approximatley 3 miles to the Dark Day Campground.
Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959530-478-6253
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingKayakingMotor BoatNon-Motorized BoatingPaddlingPicnickingRanger StationSwimmingWater AccessWater ActivitiesWater SkiingWater SportsWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dark Day Campground?
Reservations for Dark Day Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 232 of 280 tracked site-nights are open (82.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 13 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Dark Day Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Dark Day Campground in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 13 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Dark Day Campground?
18 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 5. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Dark Day Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Dark Day Campground?
October 2026, with 148 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 150.
When is the next open date at Dark Day Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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