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Booking odds · November

Old Condon Ranger Station in November: How Hard Is It to Book?

Old Condon Ranger Station · MT · Flathead 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

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

Old Condon Ranger Station in November 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 November booking was locked in about 166 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 113% 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: 0% of bookingsSame day1–3d: 7% of bookings7%1–3d4–7d: 5% of bookings5%4–7d1–2wk: 9% of bookings9%1–2wk2–4wk: 5% of bookings5%2–4wk1–2mo: 2% of bookings1–2mo2–3mo: 5% of bookings5%2–3mo3–6mo: 26% of bookings26%3–6mo6mo+: 42% of bookings42%6mo+Median booking lead time: 166 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Booking window · November 2026

When November reservations open

Reservations for Old Condon Ranger Station in November 2026 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

November 1 stays open

May 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 November 1, 2026 become bookable on May 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout November 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.

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.

Plan B

Easier nearby options in November

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

OWL CREEK CABIN

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WEST FORK BUTTE LOOKOUT

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STONY CABIN

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FAQ

Old Condon Ranger Station in November: common questions

How hard is it to book Old Condon Ranger Station in November?
Old Condon Ranger Station rates 10 out of 10 for November — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
How far in advance should I book Old Condon Ranger Station for November?
The typical November reservation was made about 166 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do November reservations open for Old Condon Ranger Station?
Reservations for Old Condon Ranger Station in November 2026 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for November 1 become bookable on May 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 November?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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