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Booking odds · May

DAM - QUARRY in May: How Hard Is It to Book?

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The verdict

Plan ahead

Booking difficulty 6 out of 10. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.

Rarely sells outBased on 3 years of reservation data

May rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.

DAM - QUARRY in May scores 6 out of 10 for booking difficulty — plan ahead. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical May booking was locked in about 31 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 80% 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: 12% of bookings12%Same day1–3d: 10% of bookings10%1–3d4–7d: 8% of bookings8%4–7d1–2wk: 8% of bookings8%1–2wk2–4wk: 12% of bookings12%2–4wk1–2mo: 11% of bookings11%1–2mo2–3mo: 8% of bookings8%2–3mo3–6mo: 26% of bookings26%3–6mo6mo+: 5% of bookings5%6mo+Median booking lead time: 31 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.

Plan B

Easier nearby options in May

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

FAQ

DAM - QUARRY in May: common questions

How hard is it to book DAM - QUARRY in May?
DAM - QUARRY rates 6 out of 10 for May — Plan ahead. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.
How far in advance should I book DAM - QUARRY for May?
The typical May reservation was made about 31 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do reservations open for DAM - QUARRY?
Recreation.gov releases most campsites on a rolling window — commonly about six months before the arrival date — so May dates usually become bookable around six months ahead. Be ready the morning they release.
What is the best day to arrive at DAM - QUARRY in May?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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