Campsite Odds

Campground · OR

Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)

OR · Mt. Hood National Forest

Booking is hardest here in May (9/10) and easiest in July (7/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May9
  6. Jun9
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — 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

  • 8 tent-only sites
  • 50 RV sites
  • 12 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 60 ft

Activities: HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, KAYAKING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, PADDLING, HORSEBACK RIDING, BIKING, AMPHITHEATER, BIRDING, CANOEING, CRAWFISHING, FISHING, SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SAILING, STAR GAZING, WATER ACTIVITIES, BERRY PICKING

Location

Where it is