Booking odds · December
Old Condon Ranger Station in December: How Hard Is It to Book?
The verdict
Booking difficulty 10 out of 10. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
December weekends are typically gone within minutes of the booking window opening.
Old Condon Ranger Station in December 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 December booking was locked in about 183 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 107% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Monday, 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 Monday in December. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.
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When December reservations open
Reservations for Old Condon Ranger Station in December 2026 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.
December 1 stays open
June 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 December 1, 2026 become bookable on June 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout December 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 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.
Easier nearby options in December
If your dates are flexible, these nearby campgrounds are typically easier to book.
Old Condon Ranger Station in December: common questions
- How hard is it to book Old Condon Ranger Station in December?
- Old Condon Ranger Station rates 10 out of 10 for December — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
- How far in advance should I book Old Condon Ranger Station for December?
- The typical December reservation was made about 183 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
- When do December reservations open for Old Condon Ranger Station?
- Reservations for Old Condon Ranger Station in December 2026 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for December 1 become bookable on June 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 Old Condon Ranger Station in December?
- Arrivals are lightest on Monday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.
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