Openings · last 7 days
11
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10048096
When Shady Dell Campground reopens
Shady Dell Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
26
Openings · last 90 days
28
Only 28 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 17, 2026 · of 18 monitored sites
Of the 540 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 194 open for online reservation · 98 reserved · 248 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
64.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 194 of 540 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online64.1%
Open site-nights194 / 540
Reserved (of online inventory)98 / 292
Weekday openings129
Weekend openings65
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 129 fall on weekdays and 65 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 121 of 234 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 18 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 | 14 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 12 |
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 dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
194 open site-nights across 18 sites at Shady Dell Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 31 2-night, 25 3-night, 13 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 10.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 88 ft. 16 sites take 25 ft, 10 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft.
All 18 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 22 ft | None | 14 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +2 more |
| 3 | 28 ft | None | 14 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +2 more |
| 7 | 36 ft | None | 14 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +2 more |
| 11 | 41 ft | None | 12 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 13 | 25 ft | None | 12 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 14 | 86 ft | None | 12 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 18 | 22 ft | None | 12 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 4 | 25 ft | None | 12 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 5 | 28 ft | None | 12 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 12 | 26 ft | None | 11 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 17 | 33 ft | None | 11 | 9 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 9 | 50 ft | None | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 15 | 56 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5 |
| 19 | 55 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 20 | 56 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5 |
| 16 | 88 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 6 | 80 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 8 | 55 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
About Shady Dell Campground
Overview
Shady Dell Campground is nestled in the curves of the Provo River. The campground is located on the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.
Recreation
The Lower Provo River can easily be accessed from the campground and offers good trout fishing. Soapstone Basin is nearby, with miles of exciting off-road vehicle trails for riders of all skill levels. Numerous additional hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross this beautiful region.
Facilities
This campground has 19 single and 1 double campsites. Each site offers a picnic table and fire ring. Vault restroom facilities are available throughout the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated among a dense forest of pine, fir and aspen trees, which provide ample shade and beautiful fall color. Thickets of willow line the Lower Provo River, which flows alongside the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway.
18 monitored sitesRVs up to 88 ftNo hookups14 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
In Kamas, UT, at the intersection of State Rt. 32 (Main St.) and State Rt. 150 (Center St.), take Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) east 17 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground.
Ut-150, Kamas, UT 84036385-273-1100
FishingHikingHorseback RidingMountain Biking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10048096 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10048096 · Shady Dell Campground · Kamas UT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Shady Dell Campground?
Reservations for Shady Dell Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 194 of 540 tracked site-nights are currently open (35.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 28 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 Shady Dell Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site-date openings at Shady Dell Campground in the last 7 days, 26 over 30 days and 28 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Shady Dell Campground?
25 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Shady Dell Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
10 of the 18 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 88 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Shady Dell Campground?
September 2026, with 121 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 234.
When is the next open date at Shady Dell Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 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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