Campground · CA
BEAR BASIN LOOKOUT AND CABIN
CA · Six Rivers National Forest
BEAR BASIN LOOKOUT AND CABIN is generally lottery-hard to book. Across the 3 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in August (10/10) and eases to its lowest in July (9/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (August), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 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.
Sites & amenities
- 1 accessible sites
Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, WINTER SPORTS, BIKING, HIKING, CAMPING
How much does it cost to camp at Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin?
Reservations must be made at least 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance. The lookout and cabin, rented as a pair, may be reserved for one to four nights between July 1 and September 30. The rental rate is $75 per night for one to eight people and $5 per night for each additional person, up to a maximum of 12 people.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.