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Charlton Recreation Area
Charlton Recreation Area is generally easy to book. Across the 8 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (4/10) and eases to its lowest in March (1/10). 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 (April), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — 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 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.
Sites & amenities
- 20 electric sites
- 20 water hookups
- 8 tent-only sites
- 46 RV sites
- Max RV length 80 ft
Activities: AMPHITHEATER, CAMPING, BIKING, CRAWFISHING, DAY USE AREA, FISHING, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SWIMMING, SWIMMING SITE, WATER ACCESS