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Campground · CA

DORABELLE CAMPGROUND

CA · Sierra National Forest

DORABELLE CAMPGROUND is generally hard to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in August (8/10) and eases to its lowest in October (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May7
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct3
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (August), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 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.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 22 tent-only sites
  • 61 RV sites
  • 19 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 55 ft

Activities: SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Dorabelle Campground?

Single sites = $30.00 per night or $32.00 per night on holiday weekends. Double sites = $60.00 per night or $64.00 per night on holiday weekends

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is