Campsite Odds

Booking odds · July

Davis Lake Campground in July: How Hard Is It to Book?

Davis Lake Campground · MS · National Forests in Mississippi

The verdict

Easy

Booking difficulty 2 out of 10. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Rarely sells outBased on 3 years of reservation data

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

Davis Lake Campground in July scores 2 out of 10 for booking difficulty — easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical July booking was locked in about 20 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 20% 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: 5% of bookings5%Same day1–3d: 1% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 20% of bookings20%4–7d1–2wk: 17% of bookings17%1–2wk2–4wk: 16% of bookings16%2–4wk1–2mo: 19% of bookings19%1–2mo2–3mo: 8% of bookings8%2–3mo3–6mo: 13% of bookings13%3–6mo6mo+: 2% of bookings6mo+Median booking lead time: 20 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

Booking window · July 2027

When July reservations open

Reservations for Davis Lake Campground in July 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

July 1 stays open

January 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 July 1, 2027 become bookable on January 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout July 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 Davis Lake Campground?

Please note an additional $6 utility fee will be added to the $14 daily rate for single family campsites (Total: $20/night). Shelter GS1+ costs: $40 if less than 50 people. $80 if more than 50 people. Each vehicle using the rented pavilion is required to pay the day use fee of $5, this includes the renter of the pavilion. Exact fare; no change given for camping or day use payment methods.

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 July

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

NORTH GRAYSPORT

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CHEWALLA LAKE RECREATION AREA

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WATER VALLEY LANDING

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FAQ

Davis Lake Campground in July: common questions

How hard is it to book Davis Lake Campground in July?
Davis Lake Campground rates 2 out of 10 for July — Easy. Usually available — you can often book close to your trip.
How far in advance should I book Davis Lake Campground for July?
The typical July reservation was made about 20 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do July reservations open for Davis Lake Campground?
Reservations for Davis Lake Campground in July 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for July 1 become bookable on January 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 Davis Lake Campground in July?
Arrivals are lightest on Monday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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