Campsite Odds

Campground · MT

WINDOW ROCK CABIN

MT · Custer Gallatin National Forest

Booking is hardest here in July (9/10) and easiest in May (6/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan8
  2. Feb8
  3. Mar7
  4. Apr
  5. May6
  6. Jun8
  7. Jul9
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct7
  11. Nov8
  12. Dec8
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), 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

Activities: WINTER SPORTS, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING

Location

Where it is