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Lucerne Campground

40.9854° N / 109.5955° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 22Next open weekend Sep 252 detected openings this week126 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231907

When Lucerne Campground reopens

Lucerne Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
2
Openings · last 30 days
852
Openings · last 90 days
852

852 openings were recorded here, but they arrived across only 4 days — a burst, not a rhythm, so there is no reliable weekly pattern to show. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 126 monitored sites

Of the 21,960 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 3,381 open for online reservation · 22 reserved · 941 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 17,616 closed. Of the facility's 126 monitored sites, 103 can be reserved online and 17 are first-come, first-served (6 closed).

Where the open windows are

84.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,381 of 21,960 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online84.6%
Open site-nights3,381 / 21,960
Reserved (of online inventory)22 / 3,403
Weekday openings1,947
Weekend openings1,434

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,947 fall on weekdays and 1,434 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
01,0002,0003,0004,000157583570589589532361SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

December holds the most room. 589 of 3,720 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 116 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2619Open
FRI Nov 2719Open
SAT Nov 2819Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2419Open
FRI Dec 2519Open
New YearTHU Dec 3119Open
FRI Jan 119Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 19 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 19 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 19 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
A001  179
A002  179
A005  179
A008  179
A009  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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next 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

3,381 open site-nights across 19 sites at Lucerne Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 24 2-night, 22 3-night, 21 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site A001.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 112 sites take 25 ft, 111 sites take 35 ft, 84 sites take 40 ft. 4 sites of 116 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

All 19 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
A00160 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A00260 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A00560 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A00860 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A00960 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A01060 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A01760 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A01860 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A01960 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A02060 ftYes179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
Unit 1Not recordedNone179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
Unit 2Not recordedNone179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
Unit 3Not recordedNone179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
Unit 4Not recordedNone179179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more
A01160 ftYes177174 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +165 more
A01660 ftYes177177 nightsSep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +165 more
A01360 ftYes176153 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +164 more
A00360 ftYes174174 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +162 more
A01260 ftYes171148 nightsSep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +159 more

About Lucerne Campground

Overview

Lucerne Campground is located on the shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Boating, fishing and water skiing are popular activities.

Recreation

Fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming are popular activities on the lake. Campers are offered the convenience of an adjacent boat ramp, marina and fish cleaning station. Lucerne Marina has boat rentals, fuel, slips, fishing licenses, bait and groceries.

Facilities

This large, recently renovated campground offers nearly 140 sites campsites, many of which are accessible and have electric hookups. One group site (site B) in the G Loop is available.

Sites in Loops A through D each have a picnic table, campfire ring (no grill), windbreak, electric hookups (30-50 amp) and parking spur. Loop D also has tent pads and shade cabanas. Loops E and F have shade cabanas, picnic tables and campfire rings but no electric hookups.

Flush toilets, drinking water and showers are available throughout the campground. A dump station is located on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a high desert landscape with sagebrush and a few scattered trees. Natural shade is minimal. Typical weather ranges from warm days to cool nights.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.

126 monitored sites17 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ft85 with hookups44 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 80

Getting there

From Manila, Utah: Follow Highway 43 for 2.6 miles to the state line, where Highway 43 becomes Wyoming Highway 530. Follow Wyoming 530 for 1.3 miles to Lucerne Valley Road/Forest Road 146. Continue on this road approximately 4 miles to the campground.

Entry Booth Open 9 Am - 7Pm, Phone: +1 (435) 784-3198 Leave A Message, Manila, UT 84046801-226-3564
BoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingSwimming SiteWater Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Lucerne Campground?

Reservations for Lucerne Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 84.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 3,381 of 21,960 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 852 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 Lucerne Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Lucerne Campground in the last 7 days, 852 over 30 days and 852 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Lucerne Campground?

22 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 A001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Lucerne Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

111 of the 116 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 112 of those 116 sites have a recorded maximum length and 4 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Lucerne Campground?

December 2026, with 589 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 3,720.

When is the next open date at Lucerne 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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