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Booking odds · February

Maxey Cabin in February: How Hard Is It to Book?

Maxey Cabin · MT · Custer Gallatin National Forest

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

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

Maxey Cabin in February 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 February booking was locked in about 172 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 105% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Monday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 0% of bookingsSame day1–3d: 4% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 2% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 2% of bookings1–2wk2–4wk: 9% of bookings9%2–4wk1–2mo: 5% of bookings5%1–2mo2–3mo: 4% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 33% of bookings33%3–6mo6mo+: 42% of bookings42%6mo+Median booking lead time: 172 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Booking window · February 2027

When February reservations open

Reservations for Maxey Cabin in February 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

February 1 stays open

August 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 February 1, 2027 become bookable on August 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout February 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.

Plan B

Easier nearby options in February

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

FAQ

Maxey Cabin in February: common questions

How hard is it to book Maxey Cabin in February?
Maxey Cabin rates 10 out of 10 for February — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
How far in advance should I book Maxey Cabin for February?
The typical February reservation was made about 172 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do February reservations open for Maxey Cabin?
Reservations for Maxey Cabin in February 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for February 1 become bookable on August 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 Maxey Cabin in February?
Arrivals are lightest on Monday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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