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Booking odds · August

Hunters Group Site in August: How Hard Is It to Book?

Hunters Group Site · WA · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

The verdict

Lottery-hard

Booking difficulty 10 out of 10. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.

Sells out at openBased on 3 years of reservation data

August weekends are typically gone within minutes of the booking window opening.

Hunters Group Site in August scores 10 out of 10 for booking difficulty — lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.

Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical August booking was locked in about 299 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 96% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Wednesday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 1% of bookingsSame day1–3d: 1% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 3% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 5% of bookings5%1–2wk2–4wk: 5% of bookings5%2–4wk1–2mo: 6% of bookings6%1–2mo2–3mo: 1% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 7% of bookings7%3–6mo6mo+: 71% of bookings71%6mo+Median booking lead time: 299 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Booking window · August 2027

When August reservations open

Reservations for Hunters Group Site in August 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

August 1 stays open

February 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 August 1, 2027 become bookable on February 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout August 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 Hunters Group Site?

1-25 people: $65/night. Dump/Fill Station one time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating at Lake Roosevelt NRA and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640. Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. Paid online at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/656441199/. Annual Boat Launch Fee $60/year available by vendor only.

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 August

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

Hunters Campground

WAPlan ahead

FORT SPOKANE

WAPlan ahead

Gifford Campground

WAPlan ahead

FAQ

Hunters Group Site in August: common questions

How hard is it to book Hunters Group Site in August?
Hunters Group Site rates 10 out of 10 for August — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
How far in advance should I book Hunters Group Site for August?
The typical August reservation was made about 299 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do August reservations open for Hunters Group Site?
Reservations for Hunters Group Site in August 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for August 1 become bookable on February 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 Hunters Group Site in August?
Arrivals are lightest on Wednesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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