When does Recreation.gov open for my dates?

Select a campground and your arrival date to estimate when reservations typically open. This shows a booking window, not live availability. Texas state parks on ReserveAmerica are not included.

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Stay date

For 2027-04-20 at Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park, that night typically opens on 2026-12-15 at 7 a.m. Pacific. Rule: Yosemite five-month reservation block on the 15th.

Upper, Lower and North Pines, Wawona and Hodgdon Meadow use five-month reservation blocks released on the 15th at 7 a.m. Pacific. Arrival periods run from the 15th through the following month’s 14th. Seasonal openings and temporary changes can differ; a release date does not guarantee availability..

Official reservation schedule · Guidance checked 2026-09-07

Named catch: Recreation.gov owns inventory and checkout. This is the published window from the park page, not a live reservation. We do not invent campsite prices. Missed the drop? Set a free cancellation alert.

How this window works

Upper, Lower and North Pines, Wawona and Hodgdon Meadow use five-month reservation blocks released on the 15th at 7 a.m. Pacific. Arrival periods run from the 15th through the following month’s 14th. Seasonal openings and temporary changes can differ; a release date does not guarantee availability.
Camp.land watches 64 recreation.gov campgrounds. First alert is free. We do not invent campsite prices.

Common questions

Does the opening date guarantee a campsite?

No. This tool applies the typical booking rule for the selected campground. Seasonal schedules and special releases can differ; confirm the current release schedule on Recreation.gov before booking.

What if I missed the reservation release?

Set a free cancellation alert for your campground, or check recent campsite openings. Availability can change before you complete a reservation.