Openings · last 7 days
112
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 112 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-247559
When Gulpha Gorge Campground reopens
Gulpha Gorge Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
141
Openings · last 90 days
144
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 144 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 12:00 and 21:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 27 of 144 detected openings (18.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central 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 13.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–38.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 9 | 6.3% |
| 43 | 9 | 6.3% |
| 5 | 8 | 5.6% |
| 25 | 8 | 5.6% |
Site 23 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 40 monitored sites
Of the 7,320 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 3,665 open for online reservation · 3,410 reserved · 245 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
49.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,665 of 7,320 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online49.9%
Open site-nights3,665 / 7,320
Reserved (of online inventory)3,410 / 7,075
Weekday openings2,040
Weekend openings1,386
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,040 fall on weekdays and 1,386 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 3,426 open site-nights on mapped sites; 3,665 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 1,060 of 1,240 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 37 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 | 8 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 31 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 30 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 20 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 21 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Thursday and Friday have no online availability; individual Saturday night remains open. Christmas: 30 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 20 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 7 | 124 |
| 5 | 123 |
| 16 | 122 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 6 | 118 |
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
Next open weekendSat · Oct 31
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 31. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
3,426 open site-nights across 36 sites at Gulpha Gorge Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 208 2-night, 171 3-night, 111 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 5.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 29 sites take 25 ft, 18 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft. 8 sites of 37 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 36 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 39 ft | Yes | 124 | 112 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 24, Nov 25 +112 more |
| 5 | 40 ft | Yes | 123 | 104 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 6, Oct 31, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16 +111 more |
| 16 | 37 ft | Yes | 122 | 111 nights | Oct 21, Oct 28, Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 18, Nov 29 +110 more |
| 10 | 33 ft | Yes | 120 | 111 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 +108 more |
| 6 | 33 ft | Yes | 118 | 111 nights | Oct 18, Oct 27, Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +106 more |
| 3 | 35 ft | Yes | 117 | 106 nights | Sep 28, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +105 more |
| 11 | 30 ft | Yes | 115 | 80 nights | Nov 3, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 20, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +103 more |
| 32 | 32 ft | Yes | 115 | 62 nights | Oct 6, Oct 7, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +103 more |
| 8 | Not recorded | Yes | 114 | 80 nights | Sep 20, Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +102 more |
| 24 | 45 ft | Yes | 110 | 62 nights | Oct 21, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 8, Dec 9 +98 more |
| 35 | 32 ft | Yes | 110 | 74 nights | Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +98 more |
| 29 | 30 ft | Yes | 107 | 55 nights | Oct 27, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 20, Nov 24, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 +95 more |
| 12 | 49 ft | Yes | 106 | 77 nights | Nov 12, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +94 more |
| 26 | 38 ft | Yes | 106 | 54 nights | Sep 20, Nov 1, Nov 4, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +94 more |
| 9 | 42 ft | Yes | 106 | 70 nights | Nov 7, Nov 15, Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 10, Dec 11 +94 more |
| 38 | 49 ft | Yes | 105 | 67 nights | Oct 7, Oct 21, Nov 11, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +93 more |
| 34 | 38 ft | Yes | 103 | 44 nights | Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +91 more |
| 33 | 33 ft | Yes | 100 | 48 nights | Nov 3, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +88 more |
| 39 | Not recorded | Yes | 100 | 38 nights | Sep 22, Nov 4, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 +88 more |
| 31 | 34 ft | Yes | 98 | 41 nights | Oct 27, Oct 28, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +86 more |
| 44 | Not recorded | Yes | 93 | 40 nights | Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +81 more |
| 25 | Not recorded | Yes | 92 | 21 nights | Nov 1, Nov 9, Nov 10, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +80 more |
| 22 | 55 ft | Yes | 91 | 48 nights | Oct 1, Oct 21, Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12 +79 more |
| 30 | 32 ft | Yes | 90 | 30 nights | Oct 1, Oct 21, Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 25, Nov 28 +78 more |
| 13 | 47 ft | Yes | 80 | 23 nights | Oct 27, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 +68 more |
| 40 | 37 ft | Yes | 80 | 24 nights | Nov 3, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 10, Dec 11 +68 more |
| 28 | 25 ft | Yes | 77 | 27 nights | Nov 24, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 +65 more |
| 23 | Not recorded | Yes | 76 | 31 nights | Oct 28, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +64 more |
| 42 | 52 ft | Yes | 74 | 41 nights | Oct 18, Nov 8, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 4, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12 +62 more |
| 21 | 35 ft | Yes | 72 | 31 nights | Nov 15, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13 +60 more |
| 20 | 32 ft | Yes | 69 | 16 nights | Nov 8, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 25, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 +57 more |
| 36 | 38 ft | Yes | 69 | 13 nights | Oct 1, Oct 21, Nov 2, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17 +57 more |
| 37 | 39 ft | Yes | 68 | 25 nights | Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 19, Dec 20 +56 more |
| 41 | Not recorded | Yes | 63 | 17 nights | Oct 21, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16 +51 more |
| 43 | Not recorded | Yes | 57 | 20 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10 +45 more |
| 27 | 60 ft | Yes | 56 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 22, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12 +44 more |
About Gulpha Gorge Campground
Overview
Gulpha Gorge campground is a tree lined retreat nestled on Gulpha Creek just a few minutes from downtown Hot Springs National Park and historic Bathhouse Row. Open all year, the campground features 44 campsites all suitable for RVs and tents. This popular spot is the ideal base camp for all of your Hot Springs adventures and tends to fill up quickly, even in the fall and winter. Reservations are recommended.
Recreation
Hot Springs National Park boasts 26 miles (42 km) of stunning trails. Gulpha Gorge Campground has a trail access to Hot Springs Mountain and Bathhouse Row.
The campground sits adjacent to Gulpha Gorge Creek. The creek is perfect for wading, sitting and playing.
Facilities
Each of the 44 sites has both 30 and 50 amp power, water and sewer hook ups as well as paved parking. The facility boasts three separate restroom facilities as well as a day use area to enjoy a picnic. Sites have a picnic table, fire rings and/or grills. One bathroom has a shower facility. All campground roads are paved and one way to help reduce traffic. Sites 4 and 17 are ADA accessibile. Each site connects to a comfort station via a paved walkway and the picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and hook ups are all within a concrete pad. These sites are only reservable one week in advance. Campground hosts are on site to help ensure you have an enjoyable stay. There are many nearby restaurants and shopping areas. Feel like taking a hike? There is even a trail head in the campground. The beautiful creek is a great way to cool down in the warm summer months.
Natural Features
Sit back and relax to the sounds of adjacent Gulpha Gorge Creek under the canopy of towering trees while being serenaded by the local winged inhabitants and you just may forget you are so close to downtown Hot Springs National Park.
Enjoy a stunning hike to Bathhouse Row with mountain-top views along the way.
Dip your toes in Gulpha Gorge Creek or stretch out on the cool grass to enjoy the breeze while planning a visit to one of the stunning spas on historic Bathhouse Row.
40 monitored sitesRVs up to 60 ft37 with hookups37 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Gulpha Gorge Campground is off US Hwy 70B on the east side of Hot Springs. For GPS directions, the physical address is 305 Gorge Road, Hot Springs AR 71901. (There is no mail delivery at this address.)
305 Gulpha Gorge Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71901501-620-6715
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-247559 · facility
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Gulpha Gorge Campground?
Reservations for Gulpha Gorge Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 3,665 of 7,320 tracked site-nights are currently open (50.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 144 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 Gulpha Gorge Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 112 site-date openings at Gulpha Gorge Campground in the last 7 days, 141 over 30 days and 144 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Gulpha Gorge Campground?
171 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 1 at site 16. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Gulpha Gorge Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
18 of the 37 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 29 of those 37 sites have a recorded maximum length and 8 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Gulpha Gorge Campground?
January 2027, with 1,060 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,240.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Gulpha Gorge Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-38.8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Gulpha Gorge Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Oct 31. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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