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Booking odds · August

OBSIDIAN FLAT in August: How Hard Is It to Book?

OBSIDIAN FLAT · CA

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.

OBSIDIAN FLAT 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 289 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 103% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Tuesday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 13% of bookings13%Same day1–3d: 3% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 13% of bookings13%4–7d1–2wk: 3% of bookings1–2wk2–4wk: 10% of bookings10%2–4wk1–2mo: 0% of bookings1–2mo2–3mo: 3% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 0% of bookings3–6mo6mo+: 55% of bookings55%6mo+Median booking lead time: 289 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Plan B

Easier nearby options in August

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

FAQ

OBSIDIAN FLAT in August: common questions

How hard is it to book OBSIDIAN FLAT in August?
OBSIDIAN FLAT 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 OBSIDIAN FLAT for August?
The typical August reservation was made about 289 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do reservations open for OBSIDIAN FLAT?
Recreation.gov releases most campsites on a rolling window — commonly about six months before the arrival date — so August dates usually become bookable around six months ahead. Be ready the morning they release.
What is the best day to arrive at OBSIDIAN FLAT in August?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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