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BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND

CA · Golden Gate National Recreation Area

BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND is generally hard to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in March (8/10) and eases to its lowest in January (7/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan7
  2. Feb7
  3. Mar8
  4. Apr8
  5. May7
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep7
  10. Oct7
  11. Nov7
  12. Dec8
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (March), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — 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 February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 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

  • 3 tent-only sites

Activities: CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING

Location

Where it is