Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10040012
When Hornswoggle Group Campground reopens
Hornswoggle Group 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
11
Only 11 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 18, 2026 · of 6 monitored sites
Of the 186 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026): 125 open for online reservation · 61 reserved.
Where the open windows are
32.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 125 of 186 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026Not open online32.8%
Open site-nights125 / 186
Reserved (of online inventory)61 / 186
Weekday openings83
Weekend openings42
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 83 fall on weekdays and 42 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 79 of 108 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Dogwood | 27 |
| Madrone | 24 |
| Manzanita | 22 |
| Ponderosa | 20 |
| Douglas Fir | 17 |
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 dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
125 open site-nights across 6 sites at Hornswoggle Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 19 2-night, 18 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site Dogwood.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 80 ft. 5 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 6 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood | 39 ft | None | 27 | 22 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +15 more |
| Madrone | 80 ft | None | 24 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +12 more |
| Manzanita | 80 ft | None | 22 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +10 more |
| Ponderosa | 60 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +8 more |
| Douglas Fir | Not recorded | None | 17 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +5 more |
| Sugarpine | 70 ft | None | 15 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +3 more |
About Hornswoggle Group 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 species. 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.
6 monitored sitesRVs up to 80 ftNo hookups6 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From Nevada City, California, travel approximately 20 miles on Highway 49 to Marysville Road. Take a left on Marysville Road and travel approximately 4 miles to Hornswoggle Campground.
Approximatley 4 Miles From The Intersection Of Highway 49 And Marysville Road.530-478-6253
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingMountain BikingPaddlingPicnickingRanger StationSwimmingWater ActivitiesWater SkiingWater Sports
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hornswoggle Group Campground?
Reservations for Hornswoggle Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 125 of 186 tracked site-nights are currently open (67.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 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 16:19 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 Hornswoggle Group Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings at Hornswoggle Group Campground in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hornswoggle Group Campground?
18 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site Dogwood. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hornswoggle Group Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 6 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 80 ft. 5 of those 6 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Hornswoggle Group Campground?
October 2026, with 79 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 108.
When is the next open date at Hornswoggle Group Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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