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COTTONWOOD GROUP in October: How Hard Is It to Book?

COTTONWOOD GROUP · CA

The verdict

Lottery-hard

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

Sells out in daysBased on 3 years of reservation data

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

COTTONWOOD GROUP in October 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 October booking was locked in about 112 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 87% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Monday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 6% of bookings6%Same day1–3d: 8% of bookings8%1–3d4–7d: 4% of bookings4%4–7d1–2wk: 6% of bookings6%1–2wk2–4wk: 7% of bookings7%2–4wk1–2mo: 14% of bookings14%1–2mo2–3mo: 3% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 16% of bookings16%3–6mo6mo+: 35% of bookings35%6mo+Median booking lead time: 112 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Plan B

Easier nearby options in October

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

FAQ

COTTONWOOD GROUP in October: common questions

How hard is it to book COTTONWOOD GROUP in October?
COTTONWOOD GROUP rates 10 out of 10 for October — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
How far in advance should I book COTTONWOOD GROUP for October?
The typical October reservation was made about 112 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do reservations open for COTTONWOOD GROUP?
Recreation.gov releases most campsites on a rolling window — commonly about six months before the arrival date — so October dates usually become bookable around six months ahead. Be ready the morning they release.
What is the best day to arrive at COTTONWOOD GROUP in October?
Arrivals are lightest on Monday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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