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Booking odds · May

Camp 4 Group Campground in May: How Hard Is It to Book?

Camp 4 Group Campground · CA · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

The verdict

Lottery-hard

Booking difficulty 10 out of 10. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.

Sells out at openBased on 3 years of reservation data

May weekends are typically gone within minutes of the booking window opening.

Camp 4 Group Campground in May scores 10 out of 10 for booking difficulty — lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical May booking was locked in about 120 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 113% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Tuesday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 0% of bookingsSame day1–3d: 0% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 13% of bookings13%4–7d1–2wk: 11% of bookings11%1–2wk2–4wk: 13% of bookings13%2–4wk1–2mo: 9% of bookings9%1–2mo2–3mo: 0% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 11% of bookings11%3–6mo6mo+: 43% of bookings43%6mo+Median booking lead time: 120 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Booking window · May 2027

When May reservations open

Reservations for Camp 4 Group Campground in May 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

May 1 stays open

November 1, 2026

at 7:00 AM ET

Release style

6-Month Rolling Window

Releases daily 6 months ahead at 7:00 AM ET

Campsites for May 1, 2027 become bookable on November 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout May 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.

Plan B

Easier nearby options in May

If your dates are flexible, these nearby campgrounds are typically easier to book.

FAQ

Camp 4 Group Campground in May: common questions

How hard is it to book Camp 4 Group Campground in May?
Camp 4 Group Campground rates 10 out of 10 for May — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
How far in advance should I book Camp 4 Group Campground for May?
The typical May reservation was made about 120 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do May reservations open for Camp 4 Group Campground?
Reservations for Camp 4 Group Campground in May 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for May 1 become bookable on November 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET, with each subsequent day releasing day-by-day 6 months ahead.
What is the best day to arrive at Camp 4 Group Campground in May?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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