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Booking odds · August

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground in August: How Hard Is It to Book?

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground · ID · Blackfoot River

The verdict

Easy

Booking difficulty 1 out of 10. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Rarely sells outBased on 1 year of reservation data

August rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground in August scores 1 out of 10 for booking difficulty — easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Across the last 1 year of reservation history, the typical August booking was locked in about 5 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 14% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Sunday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 41% of bookings41%Same day1–3d: 8% of bookings8%1–3d4–7d: 2% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 2% of bookings1–2wk2–4wk: 22% of bookings22%2–4wk1–2mo: 12% of bookings12%1–2mo2–3mo: 4% of bookings4%2–3mo3–6mo: 8% of bookings8%3–6mo6mo+: 0% of bookings6mo+Median booking lead time: 5 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

Best odds: arrivals are lightest on Sunday in August. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.

Booking window · August 2027

When August reservations open

Reservations for Blackfoot Reservoir Campground in August 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

August 1 stays open

February 1, 2027

at 7:00 AM ET

Release style

6-Month Rolling Window

Releases daily 6 months ahead at 7:00 AM ET

Campsites for August 1, 2027 become bookable on February 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout August releases day-by-day exactly 6 months prior to arrival.

Facility note: Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Blackfoot Reservoir Campground?

May 15 - September 15 the associated fees within the campground are as follows:. $20 per night in the fully developed campsites #1-16 (electrical hook-ups included), this includes one RV with vehicle in tow or one vehicle. $10 per vehicle/per night, in the standard campsites #B1-B12. $10 per vehicle/per night, for each additional vehicle in the fully developed campsites (must purchase this pass separately through a Activity Pass). Extra Vehicle Pass, Daily/Annual day-use, and RV dump station passes available separately through Blackfoot Reservoir Activity Passes. September 16 - May 14 the campground stays open weather depending, but no fees are associated.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

FAQ

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground in August: common questions

How hard is it to book Blackfoot Reservoir Campground in August?
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground rates 1 out of 10 for August — Easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
How far in advance should I book Blackfoot Reservoir Campground for August?
The typical August reservation was made about 5 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do August reservations open for Blackfoot Reservoir Campground?
Reservations for Blackfoot Reservoir Campground in August 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for August 1 become bookable on February 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET, with each subsequent day releasing day-by-day 6 months ahead.
What is the best day to arrive at Blackfoot Reservoir Campground in August?
Arrivals are lightest on Sunday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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