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Campground · CA

HEADQUARTERS

CA · Sequoia National Forest

HEADQUARTERS is generally hard to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (8/10) and eases to its lowest in December (5/10). 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. Jan6
  2. Feb7
  3. Mar6
  4. Apr6
  5. May8
  6. Jun6
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep7
  10. Oct6
  11. Nov6
  12. Dec5
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), 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 February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 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

  • 13 tent-only sites
  • 27 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 30 ft

Activities: CAMPING, BOATING

Location

Where it is