Openings · last 7 days
70
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 70 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232220
When Heaton Bay reopens
Heaton Bay's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
126
Openings · last 90 days
149
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 55 of 149 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (36.9%), with Tuesday (22) and Sunday (18) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 37 of 149 detected openings (24.8%). 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 12 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C39 | 8 | 5.4% |
| E57 | 8 | 5.4% |
| E69 | 6 | 4.0% |
| E64 | 6 | 4.0% |
| 003 | 6 | 4.0% |
Site C39 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026 · of 84 monitored sites
Of the 1,176 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026): 534 open for online reservation · 630 reserved · 12 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
54.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 534 of 1,176 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026Not open online54.6%
Open site-nights534 / 1,176
Reserved (of online inventory)630 / 1,164
Weekday openings446
Weekend openings88
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 446 fall on weekdays and 88 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 464 of 1,092 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 84 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 |
|---|---|
| 001 | 10 |
| 003 | 10 |
| 011 | 10 |
| 020 | 10 |
| 025 | 10 |
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
The next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
534 open site-nights across 80 sites at Heaton Bay, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 119 2-night, 106 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 126 ft. 65 sites take 25 ft, 43 sites take 35 ft, 29 sites take 40 ft.
Showing 60 of 80 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 48 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 003 | 78 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 011 | 55 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 020 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 025 | 43 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 026 | 36 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D45 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D47 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D48 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D51 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D53 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D56 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E57 | 26 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E59 | 26 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E61 | 42 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E62 | 23 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E64 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E67 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E73 | 35 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| T01 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| T02 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| T03 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| T04 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 002 | 43 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 008 | 33 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 009 | 58 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 013 | 34 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 017 | 31 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D44 | 20 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D46 | 20 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D55 | 28 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E60 | 41 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E63 | 20 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E72 | 33 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| T05 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 016 | 28 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D49 | 20 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E75 | 36 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E81 | 28 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 006 | 33 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 010 | 46 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D54 | 20 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E68 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E77 | 43 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 007 | 49 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 018 | 38 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 019 | 36 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 022 | 32 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| D50 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29 |
| D52 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E80 | 24 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| T06 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 014 | 48 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 021 | 37 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 024 | 38 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| C39 | 52 ft | Yes | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28 |
| E58 | 30 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E74 | 45 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| E79 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 023 | 38 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
About Heaton Bay
Overview
Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.
There is little or no shade in the campground due to pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazard trees, but the sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges.
Recreation
Dillon Reservoir is 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline, offering an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, in addition to a few cutthroat finding their way into the lake from feeder streams.
Opportunities for hiking and biking in this area include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.
The Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide.
For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds.
Facilities
Heaton Bay Campground has 87 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Walk-in only tent sites available of a first-come, first-served basis.
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are available for a fee at several of the sites.
Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground.
Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Nearby Attractions
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.
84 monitored sitesRVs up to 126 ft14 with hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 20
Getting there
From I-70, take Frisco exit to 203. Turn left onto the Dillon Dam Road. Travel northeast for 1 mile. The campground will be on the right hand side of the road.
Dillon Ranger District 680 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, CO 80468970-468-7681
BoatingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232220 · facility
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Roll CS-232220 · Heaton Bay · Silverthorne CO12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Heaton Bay?
Reservations for Heaton Bay are made through Recreation.gov. 534 of 1,176 tracked site-nights are currently open (45.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 149 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 Heaton Bay?
Campsite Sniper detected 70 site-date openings at Heaton Bay in the last 7 days, 126 over 30 days and 149 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Heaton Bay?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 55 of 149 (36.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Heaton Bay?
106 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 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Heaton Bay fit a 35-foot RV?
43 of the 84 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 126 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Heaton Bay?
September 2026, with 464 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,092.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Heaton Bay?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-18 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Heaton Bay?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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