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Campground · MT

HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND

MT · Custer Gallatin National Forest

HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND is generally hard to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (9/10) and eases to its lowest in May (8/10). 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. May8
  6. Jun9
  7. Jul8
  8. Aug9
  9. Sep9
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — 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

  • 24 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 45 ft

Activities: WATER ACCESS, BERRY PICKING, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, BACKPACKING, BIRDING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, KAYAKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, MUSHROOM PICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PICNICKING, STAR GAZING, SWIMMING

Location

Where it is