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OLD CONDON RANGER STATION

MT · Flathead National Forest

OLD CONDON RANGER STATION is generally lottery-hard to book. Across the 11 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in January (10/10) and eases to its lowest in August (9/10). 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. Jan10
  2. Feb10
  3. Mar10
  4. Apr10
  5. May10
  6. Jun10
  7. Jul10
  8. Aug9
  9. Sep10
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov10
  12. Dec10
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), 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

  • 1 electric sites

Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, WINTER SPORTS, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Old Condon Ranger Station?

Old Condon is available for $85 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights. Within the maximum window (a rolling 6 month window), the maximum consecutive stay rule is 7 days and there is a Stay Beyond Maximum Window where customers can book past the 6 month rolling window if there is availability on the last day(s) of the maximum window.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is