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Campground · AZ

Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground

AZ · Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Booking is hardest here in February (6/10) and easiest in September (2/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan5
  2. Feb6
  3. Mar6
  4. Apr6
  5. May3
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep2
  10. Oct3
  11. Nov5
  12. Dec6
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (February), arrivals are lightest on Thursday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 4 tent-only sites

Activities: BIRDING, HIKING, WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, STAR GAZING, CAMPING

Location

Where it is