Booking odds · May
Hunters Group Site in May: How Hard Is It to Book?
Hunters Group Site · WA · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
The verdict
Booking difficulty 10 out of 10. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
Popular May dates usually sell out within a few days of release.
Hunters Group Site in May 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 May booking was locked in about 102 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 42% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Tuesday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.
How far ahead people book
Weekend vs. weekday demand
Best odds: arrivals are lightest on Tuesday in May. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.
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When May reservations open
Reservations for Hunters Group Site in May 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.
May 1 stays open
November 1, 2026
at 7:00 AM ET
Release style
6-Month Rolling Window
Releases daily 6 months ahead at 7:00 AM ET
Campsites for May 1, 2027 become bookable on November 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout May 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.
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.
Easier nearby options in May
If your dates are flexible, these nearby campgrounds are typically easier to book.
Hunters Group Site in May: common questions
- How hard is it to book Hunters Group Site in May?
- Hunters Group Site rates 10 out of 10 for May — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
- How far in advance should I book Hunters Group Site for May?
- The typical May reservation was made about 102 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
- When do May reservations open for Hunters Group Site?
- Reservations for Hunters Group Site in May 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for May 1 become bookable on November 1, 2026 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 May?
- Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.
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