Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233350
When Target Tree Campground reopens
Target Tree Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 2 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 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 28 monitored sites
Of the 252 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 69 open for online reservation · 57 reserved · 126 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 28 monitored sites, 19 can be reserved online and 9 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
72.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 69 of 252 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online72.6%
Open site-nights69 / 252
Reserved (of online inventory)57 / 126
Weekday openings34
Weekend openings16
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 34 fall on weekdays and 16 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 50 open site-nights on mapped sites; 69 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 69 of 252 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 15 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 |
|---|---|
| 002 | 5 |
| 003 | 5 |
| 007 | 5 |
| 016 | 5 |
| 019 | 5 |
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
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
50 open site-nights across 14 sites at Target Tree Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 12 2-night, 11 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 002.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 15 sites take 25 ft, 11 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft.
All 14 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 003 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 007 | 32 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 016 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 019 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 024 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 010 | 35 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 013 | 32 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 015 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 018 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 022 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 014 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 006 | 32 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 009 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
About Target Tree Campground
Overview
Target Tree Campground is located 7 miles east of Mancos on the north side of Highway 160 at an elevation of 7,643 feet. It is the ideal camping spot for day trips to Mancos, Durango and Mesa Verde National Park.
The name, "Target Tree," refers to the Ute Indians' use of the area to harvest sap and bark from Ponderosa pines as food supplements. They also used the trees for target practice, leaving several scarred trees throughout the area.
Recreation
Visitors may enjoy taking a short, accessible interpretive trail to view a historic target tree. The campground is also known for its great birding opportunities, with a sign in the campground that lists species found in the area.
The Narrow Gauge Trail begins within the campground and climbs 3.4 miles to an old railroad grade. The rails were placed just three feet apart to allow trains to navigate through the rugged mountains.
Facilities
Target Tree Campground, located between Durango and Mancos off Highway 160, has 28 sites on a south-facing hillside overlooking Thompson Park. This campground's name refers to the Ute Indians' use of the area to harvest sap and bark of ponderosa pines as food supplements. They also used trees for target practice. Scarred trees remain; a short trail leads to one, and historical markers explain their usage. There are 17 barrier-free sites. Many sites are shady, but can be hot on sunny days. Most large and pull-thru sites require mechanical leveling of RVs. Three campsites have corrals for overnight camping with horses. The campground's group campsite group site has been converted into individual sites and is no longer available as a group site. There are no electrical hookups, dump station, firewood, or showers
Natural Features
The campground sits on a south-facing hillside overlooking Thompson Park. A Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak forest provides shade in many sites. The area is hot during the summer, but cools off significantly at night.
Nearby Attractions
Southwestern Colorado, part of the Four Corners region, contains over 4,000 archaeological sites and over 600 cliff dwellings. Mesa Verde National Park is 1 hour and 45 minutes south, close enough for a day trip. Other sites within a few hour's drive include the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Canyon of the Ancients and Hovenweep National Monument.
28 monitored sites9 FCFS sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups15 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Mancos, take U.S. Highway 160 east for 8.8 miles. Turn left at campground sign and follow the gravel road for 0.3 miles to the campground. From Durango, take U.S. Highway 160 west for 20 miles to the campground sign. Turn right and the follow gravel road for 3 miles to the campground.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Target Tree Campground?
Reservations for Target Tree Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 72.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 69 of 252 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 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 13:18 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 Target Tree Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Target Tree Campground in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Target Tree Campground?
11 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 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Target Tree Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
11 of the 15 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Target Tree Campground?
September 2026, with 69 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 252.
When is the next open date at Target Tree 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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