Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231901
When Dripping Springs Campground (UT) reopens
Dripping Springs Campground (UT)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
14
Openings · last 90 days
35
Only 35 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 26 monitored sites
Of the 4,758 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,862 open for online reservation · 2 reserved · 1,162 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 732 closed. Of the facility's 26 monitored sites, 20 can be reserved online and 6 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
39.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,862 of 4,758 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online39.8%
Open site-nights2,862 / 4,758
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 2,864
Weekday openings1,614
Weekend openings1,248
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,614 fall on weekdays and 1,248 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December holds the most room. 496 of 806 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 26 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 16 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 16 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 16 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 16 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 16 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 16 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 16 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 16 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 16 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 16 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 179 |
| 003 | 179 |
| 004 | 179 |
| 005 | 179 |
| 006 | 179 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,862 open site-nights across 16 sites at Dripping Springs Campground (UT), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 17 3-night, 16 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 95 ft. 24 sites take 25 ft, 17 sites take 35 ft, 13 sites take 40 ft.
All 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 45 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 003 | 35 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 004 | 38 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 005 | 33 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 006 | 33 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 007 | 35 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 008 | 43 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 011 | 23 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 012 | 44 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 013 | 36 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 014 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 015 | 33 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 020 | 50 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 021 | 45 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 022 | 95 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 016 | 50 ft | None | 177 | 174 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +165 more |
About Dripping Springs Campground (UT)
Overview
Dripping Springs Campground is situated at an elevation of 6,000 feet in rolling high desert terrain near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The campground is part of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in the Ashley National Forest. Campers frequent Dripping Springs for its close proximity to the Green River and Little Hole, both of which offer excellent rafting and world-class fishing opportunities.
Recreation
Dripping Springs is surrounded by places to boat, raft, fish, hike and mountain bike. Little Hole Boat Launch and Day-Use Area on the Green River is nearby, offering great rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout fishing.
The 7-mile Little Hole National Recreation Trail begins near the campground, meandering along the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam. The trail can be done in shorter segments or as a whole.
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs but also for its world-class fishing, boating, hiking, camping, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving. Click Here to learn more about the Ashley National Forest and the Flaming Gorge NRA.
Facilities
Dripping Springs is open year-round, and campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis outside of the reservation season.
The campground offers several single-family sites with shelters, tables and campfire rings. Four group sites are available as well, with large shelters, tables, campfire rings and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
Nearly every site within the campground offers scenic reservoir and mountain views. Russian olive trees and cottonwoods dot the rolling, sagebrush-covered landscape. Shade is limited, and temperatures range from warm days to cool nights.
Nearby Attractions
Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.
26 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 95 ftNo hookupsPets OKMax party 75
Getting there
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for 47 miles. Turn off U.S. 191 just north of Dutch John onto Forest Road 075. Travel east about 3 miles to the campground. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 11 miles. Turn off U.S. 191 just north of Dutch John onto Forest Road 075 and go east about 3 miles to the campground. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south for about 62 miles to Dutch John. Turn off U.S. 191 just north of Dutch John onto Forest Road 075 and go east about 3 miles to the campground.
Ashley Natl Forest Po Box 279, Manila, UT 84046435-889-3000
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dripping Springs Campground (UT)?
Reservations for Dripping Springs Campground (UT) are made through Recreation.gov. 2,862 of 4,758 tracked site-nights are currently open (60.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 35 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 Dripping Springs Campground (UT)?
Campsite Sniper detected 35 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Dripping Springs Campground (UT)?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 6 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Dripping Springs Campground (UT) fit a 35-foot RV?
17 of the 26 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 95 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Dripping Springs Campground (UT)?
December 2026, with 496 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 806.
When is the next open date at Dripping Springs Campground (UT)?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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