Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232278
When Burnt Rancheria reopens
Burnt Rancheria's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
23
Openings · last 90 days
89
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 89 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 10:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 27 of 89 detected openings (30.3%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific 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 15 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 054 | 7 | 7.9% |
| 043 | 7 | 7.9% |
| 044 | 6 | 6.7% |
| 034 | 6 | 6.7% |
| 018 | 5 | 5.6% |
Site 054 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 25 – May 3, 2027 · of 56 monitored sites
Of the 504 tracked site-nights (Apr 25 – May 3, 2027): 485 open for online reservation · 19 reserved.
Where the open windows are
3.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 485 of 504 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 25 – May 3, 2027Not open online3.8%
Open site-nights485 / 504
Reserved (of online inventory)19 / 504
Weekday openings275
Weekend openings210
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 275 fall on weekdays and 210 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 323 of 336 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 56 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 002 | 9 |
| 003 | 9 |
| 004 | 9 |
| 005 | 9 |
| 006 | 9 |
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.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 25, 2027. That is about 174 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 25, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 25, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
485 open site-nights across 56 sites at Burnt Rancheria, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 62 2-night, 56 3-night, 49 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 25, 2027 at site 002.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 50 sites take 25 ft, 34 sites take 35 ft, 22 sites take 40 ft. 4 sites of 56 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 56 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 003 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 004 | 33 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 005 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 006 | 42 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 007 | 38 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 008 | 36 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 009 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 010 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 012 | 48 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 013 | 38 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 014 | 42 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 015 | 38 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 016 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 017 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 018 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 019 | 49 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 020 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 021 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 022 | 37 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 023 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 024 | 38 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 025 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 026 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 031 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 032 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 033 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 034 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 035 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 036 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 037 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 038 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 039 | 36 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 040 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 041 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 042 | 49 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 043 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 045 | 36 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 046 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 049 | 28 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 050 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 051 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 055 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 056 | 33 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 057 | 26 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 058 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 059 | 24 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 061 | 22 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 027 | 50 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 028 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 029 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 030 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 052 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 053 | 38 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 054 | 32 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 044 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Burnt Rancheria
Overview
Burnt Rancheria Campground is located 50 miles east of San Diego at the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in Southern California, right off the Sunrise Scenic Byway.
Campers can enjoy hiking, viewing unique birds and wildlife and enjoying cooler temperatures at this mountain facility in Cleveland National Forest, open from mid-April through October.
Recreation
Day hiking and picnicking are most popular at Burnt Rancheria. The facility provides easy access to a segment of the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile national scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. Hiking and horseback riding are allowed on the trail. Biking is not allowed on any portion of the Pacific Crest Trail.
A short hike to the nearby Desert View Picnic Site provides visitors with a bird's-eye view of the desert 6,000 feet below. On most days, the Salton Sea is clearly visible to the southeast. Restrooms and potable water are available.
Families with children will enjoy activities, campfire programs and guided hikes available during summer. In addition to the guided hikes, a visitor might take the self-guided interpretive trail hike; brochures are available from the camp host.
Campers can also get a glimpse of the amazing night sky at "star parties" organized by the San Diego State University Observatory. These gatherings are conducted on most Saturday evenings during the summer months (schedule can be obtained at the Visitor Information Center on Laguna Mountain or by calling 619-473-8547).
Facilities
Burnt Rancheria is a large campground with several loops of campsites. Each site has a table and campfire ring. There are no hookups or dump station for RVs; the nearest is located at the Buckman Springs Rest Area, 4 miles east of Pine Valley on I-8.
The campground is equipped with restrooms and coin-operated showers (showers open only during reservation season). Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.
Natural Features
Pines and oaks abound throughout the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,000 ft. The site is heavily wooded and surrounded by an open oak grove with spectacular desert views.
56 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups43 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Located 50 miles east of San Diego, California. From I-8 take the Sunrise exit. Go approximately 11 miles to Milepost 23. Stop at entrance for campground information and site location.
Mile 23, Sunrise Hwy, Mt. Laguna, CA 91948619-473-0120
CampingDay Use AreaInterpretive ProgramsVisitor Center
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232278 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Burnt Rancheria?
Reservations for Burnt Rancheria are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 485 of 504 tracked site-nights are open (96.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 89 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 16:20 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 Burnt Rancheria?
Campsite Sniper detected 89 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 Burnt Rancheria?
56 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 25, 2027 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Burnt Rancheria fit a 35-foot RV?
34 of the 56 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 52 of those 56 sites have a recorded maximum length and 4 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Burnt Rancheria?
April 2027, with 323 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 336.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Burnt Rancheria?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 15 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-24 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Burnt Rancheria?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Burnt Rancheria begins Apr 25, 2027 — about 174 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 25, 2027.
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