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Booking odds · June

Cataloochee Group Camp in June: How Hard Is It to Book?

Cataloochee Group Camp · NC · Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

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

Cataloochee Group Camp in June 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 June booking was locked in about 152 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 103% 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: 5% of bookings5%1–3d4–7d: 2% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 7% of bookings7%1–2wk2–4wk: 10% of bookings10%2–4wk1–2mo: 6% of bookings6%1–2mo2–3mo: 4% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 24% of bookings24%3–6mo6mo+: 44% of bookings44%6mo+Median booking lead time: 152 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Booking window · June 2027

When June reservations open

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

June 1 stays open

December 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 June 1, 2027 become bookable on December 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout June 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 Cataloochee Group Camp?

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Customers that check out early or do not plan to use their reservation MUST contact the campground office the day they leave or are due to check in, in order to receive a refund. Refund requests for early departure or non use of the site made AFTER the reservation has ended will be denied. Office phone numbers are given in the Facility Contact information for each campground.

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

Plan B

Easier nearby options in June

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

FAQ

Cataloochee Group Camp in June: common questions

How hard is it to book Cataloochee Group Camp in June?
Cataloochee Group Camp rates 10 out of 10 for June — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
How far in advance should I book Cataloochee Group Camp for June?
The typical June reservation was made about 152 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do June reservations open for Cataloochee Group Camp?
Reservations for Cataloochee Group Camp in June 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for June 1 become bookable on December 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 Cataloochee Group Camp in June?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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