Openings · last 7 days
21
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232405
When Nizhoni reopens
Nizhoni's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
25
Openings · last 90 days
25
Only 25 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, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 23 monitored sites
Of the 2,852 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 143 open for online reservation · 15 reserved · 2,690 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 4 closed. Of the facility's 23 monitored sites, 17 can be reserved online and 6 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
95% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 143 of 2,852 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online95%
Open site-nights143 / 2,852
Reserved (of online inventory)15 / 158
Weekday openings96
Weekend openings47
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 96 fall on weekdays and 47 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October shows no online availability. 0 of 713 tracked site-nights are open there — 709 on sites not offered online, 4 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 23 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 | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 11 | 9 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 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.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
October0 of 713 · no online availability
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
143 open site-nights across 17 sites at Nizhoni, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 17 3-night, 15 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 53 ft. 23 sites take 25 ft, 21 sites take 35 ft, 19 sites take 40 ft.
All 17 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 11 | 51 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 15 | 29 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 16 | 43 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 17 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 18 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 2 | 47 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 20 | 46 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 3 | 47 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 4 | 42 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 7 | 51 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 8 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 9 | 53 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| NORTH GROUP | 35 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 14 | 49 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28 |
| 10 | 52 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30 |
| SOUTH GROUP | 50 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Nizhoni
Recreation
Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Shay Ridge, Aspen Flat and Red Ledges.
The Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway passes by the campground. It leads from the desert floor and red rock canyons to steep mountains over 10,000 feet high, with overlooks and panoramic views. The byway is suitable for passenger vehicles from late spring through fall but is not recommended for large RVs.
Facilities
The campground contains two group sites that each accommodate up to 50 guests. Several single-family sites are available as well. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water seasonally. Firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. There is a 14 day stay limit at this campground.
Natural Features
Towering Ponderosa pines forest the site, offering partial shade. Gambel oaks and sagebrush dot the landscape. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and summer temperatures range from 80-90 degrees during the day and 55-65 degrees at night.
Mule deer, wild turkeys, Abert's squirrels and the occasional black bear may be seen in the area.
Nearby Attractions
Other attractions in the area include Canyonlands, Arches and Mesa Verde National Parks, Dark Canyon Wilderness, Edge of the Cedars State Park, Lake Powell and numerous archaeological sites.
23 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 53 ftNo hookups20 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From Blanding, Utah, travel north on Highway 191 approximately two miles. Turn left on E. Pinion Ridge Road (National Forest Access sign: Dry Wash Reservoir) and proceed 3/4-mile to the stop sign. Turn right on Forest Road 079 and continue approximately 10 miles to the campground on the right side of the road.
Manti-Lasal, UT435-587-2041
BikingCampingHikingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232405 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232405 · Nizhoni · UT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Nizhoni?
Reservations for Nizhoni are made through Recreation.gov. 95% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 143 of 2,852 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 25 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 Nizhoni?
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site-date openings at Nizhoni in the last 7 days, 25 over 30 days and 25 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Nizhoni?
17 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 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Nizhoni fit a 35-foot RV?
21 of the 23 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 53 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Nizhoni?
September 2026, with 143 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 299.
When is the next open date at Nizhoni?
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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