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Booking odds · August

Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground in August: How Hard Is It to Book?

Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground · OR · Siuslaw River SRMA

The verdict

Hard

Booking difficulty 7 out of 10. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.

Sells out in daysBased on 2 years of reservation data

Popular August dates usually sell out within a few days of release.

Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground in August scores 7 out of 10 for booking difficulty — hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.

Across the last 2 years of reservation history, the typical August booking was locked in about 62 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 25% 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: 7% of bookings7%1–3d4–7d: 9% of bookings9%4–7d1–2wk: 8% of bookings8%1–2wk2–4wk: 12% of bookings12%2–4wk1–2mo: 14% of bookings14%1–2mo2–3mo: 4% of bookings4%2–3mo3–6mo: 30% of bookings30%3–6mo6mo+: 17% of bookings17%6mo+Median booking lead time: 62 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Booking window · August 2027

When August reservations open

Reservations for Clay Creek Recreation Site 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 Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground?

Campsite fee includes one vehicle per site. Extra camping vehicle fee of $5 each is collected at the site. Cash or check, made out to Bureau of Land Management, is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the dash.

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 August

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

Whittaker Creek Recreation Site

ORPlan ahead

Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)

ORPlan ahead

BLACKBERRY

ORPlan ahead

FAQ

Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground in August: common questions

How hard is it to book Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground in August?
Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground rates 7 out of 10 for August — Hard. Competitive. Be ready when the booking window opens.
How far in advance should I book Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground for August?
The typical August reservation was made about 62 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do August reservations open for Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground?
Reservations for Clay Creek Recreation Site 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 Clay Creek Recreation Site Campground in August?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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