Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233952
When Shady Cove Group Campground reopens
Shady Cove Group Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening 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 – Oct 10, 2026 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 69 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 41 open for online reservation · 26 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
40.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 41 of 69 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Not open online40.6%
Open site-nights41 / 69
Reserved (of online inventory)26 / 67
Weekday openings36
Weekend openings5
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 36 fall on weekdays and 5 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 23 of 39 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 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 |
|---|---|
| B | 14 |
| C | 14 |
| A | 13 |
The 3 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 dateMon · Sep 21
The next bookable night is Sep 21. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
41 open site-nights across 3 sites at Shady Cove Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 9 2-night, 9 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site A.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Not recorded | Yes | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
| C | Not recorded | Yes | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
| A | Not recorded | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +1 more |
About Shady Cove Group Campground
Overview
Shady Cove Group Campground is a beautiful place to camp within the Children's National Forest. It provides access to numerous trails and a lookout tower, with a climbing area nearby. The Children's Forest was burned in a devastating wildfire and was rebuilt with the help of area children.
Recreation
Hiking, biking and birding are popular activities. Many trails begin near the campground, including The Trail of the Phoenix. It is a short, paved interpretive trail that begins at the entrance to the Children's National Forest, which is about three miles from the campground.
Facilities
The campground offers three group sites, one of which is accessible, for tent. Each site can accommodate up to 30 people and eight vehicles.
Each site is equipped with picnic tables, pedestal grills and a campfire circle. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is easily accessible, just off a paved road, and has forested tent campsites. It is situated in the mountains of Southern California at an elevation of about 6,000 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Arrowbear Lake is about five miles from the campground, where rainbow trout are stocked annually in the spring. The lake is adjacent to the community of Running Springs, which offers a variety of dining and shopping options, as well a grocery stores and fuel stations.
3 monitored sites3 with hookups3 shadedFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
From Running Springs, drive approximately one mile on Highway 18 to the Deerlick Ranger Station/Children's National Forest Visitor Center. Turn right on Keller Peak Road and continue about five miles. Follow signs to the campground.
P.O. Box 290, Fawnskin, CA 92333909-866-8550
BikingCampingFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233952 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233952 · Shady Cove Group Campground · Fawnskin CA8 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Shady Cove Group Campground?
Reservations for Shady Cove Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 41 of 69 tracked site-nights are currently open (59.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening 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 Shady Cove Group Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening 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 Shady Cove Group Campground?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site A. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Shady Cove Group Campground?
September 2026, with 23 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 39.
When is the next open date at Shady Cove Group Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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