Campsite Odds

Campground · OR

Flag Point Lookout

OR · Mt. Hood National Forest

Booking is hardest here in February (8/10) and easiest in May (5/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan7
  2. Feb8
  3. Mar7
  4. Apr8
  5. May5
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov7
  12. Dec7
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (February), arrivals are lightest on Monday — 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

Activities: BACKPACKING, BIRDING, CAMPING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING

Location

Where it is