Openings · last 7 days
67
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 67 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10040591
When Oh Be Joyful Campground reopens
Oh Be Joyful Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
92
Openings · last 90 days
93
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 93 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 06:00 and 16:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 47 of 93 detected openings (50.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 8 | 8.6% |
| 24 | 8 | 8.6% |
| 5 | 7 | 7.5% |
| 7 | 7 | 7.5% |
| 30 | 7 | 7.5% |
Site 20 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 29 monitored sites
Of the 377 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 77 open for online reservation · 285 reserved · 8 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 7 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
79.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 77 of 377 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online79.6%
Open site-nights77 / 377
Reserved (of online inventory)285 / 362
Weekday openings49
Weekend openings22
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 49 fall on weekdays and 22 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 71 open site-nights on mapped sites; 77 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 77 of 377 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 27 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 |
|---|---|
| 24 | 10 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 16 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
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 · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
71 open site-nights across 19 sites at Oh Be Joyful Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 12 2-night, 8 3-night, 5 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 24.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 58 ft. 10 sites take 25 ft, 8 sites take 35 ft, 6 sites take 40 ft. 11 sites of 27 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 19 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Not recorded | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 7 | 16 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 20 | Not recorded | None | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 16 | 36 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 30 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 8 | 16 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 15 | 56 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 17 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 22 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 1 night | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 30 |
| 27 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30 |
| 21 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28 |
| 25 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 26 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 20, Sep 30 |
| 9 | 16 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 10 | 16 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 28 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 30 |
| 29 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 5 | 46 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 30 |
| 6 | 16 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 30 |
About Oh Be Joyful Campground
Overview
Approximately 5 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado, Oh Be Joyful Campground is a 30-unit campground along the Slate River. The campground itself gets its name from nearby Oh Be Joyful Creek that features massive waterfalls and colorful wildflowers in the summer months. The campground is located at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation and the views are spectacular. There is no cell service at this location, please save or print a copy of your reservation confirmation prior to arrival.
Recreation
This premier area is known for camping, fishing, horseback riding, sight-seeing, hiking/walking, water play, kayaking, mountain biking, wildflower viewing, and motorized recreational uses. A foot bridge allows visitors to access the west side of the Slate River to hike along Oh Be Joyful Creek and into the Raggeds Wilderness.
Facilities
This 30-unit campground was recently renovated and has 14 RV campsites, 15 walk-in tent campsites, one walk-in group campsite and 3 vault restrooms. This campground is normally full and not available unless you have a reservation. Each campsite has a parking space, metal fire ring, picnic table, tent pad and bear proof food storage locker. Drinking water, electric hook-ups and trash service are not available at Oh Be Joyful so bring your own water and plan to take your own trash with you when you leave.
Parking is available for day use visitors who come to Oh Be Joyful to hike, play in the water, picnic, etc.
The access road (BLM Road 3220) into Oh Be Joyful Campground is steep and can be rough. The campground can accommodate RVs but the rough road down to the campground may not be suitable for larger low clearance rigs.
Be aware BLM is a multi-use land management agency, cattle may enter the camping area during your stay.
Natural Features
The campground sits directly on the east bank of the Slate River and is nestled in a valley with mountains on either side of the valley. Due to the abundance of moisture in the spring and early summer, wildflowers are abundant. Look for our State flower the Columbine and other species including Indian Paintbrush and Avalanche Lilies.
29 monitored sitesRVs up to 58 ftNo hookups24 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From the town of Crested Butte, drive north on Gothic Road. (County road 317) towards Mount Crested Butte. Cross the Slate River and turn left on Slate River Road (County Road 734). Follow this up the valley for approximately 5 miles to BLM Road 3220. Turn left onto BLM Road 3220 and continue for approximately 0.3 miles to a Oh Be Joyful Campground. BLM Road 3220 is steep and rough, low clearance vehicles and larger RVs may want to scout the road before driving down to the campground.
Auto TouringBackpackingBirdingCampingHorseback RidingHuntingKayakingMountain BikingMountain ClimbingOff Road Vehicle TrailsPhotographyPicnickingStar Gazing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
Reservations for Oh Be Joyful Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 79.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 77 of 377 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 93 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 Oh Be Joyful Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 67 site-date openings at Oh Be Joyful Campground in the last 7 days, 92 over 30 days and 93 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
8 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 24. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Oh Be Joyful Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
8 of the 27 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 58 ft. 16 of those 27 sites have a recorded maximum length and 11 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
September 2026, with 77 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 377.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 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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