Campground · CA
OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND is generally hard to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (8/10) and eases to its lowest in May (5/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 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.
Sites & amenities
- 45 RV sites
- Max RV length 58 ft
Activities: SCENIC DRIVE, HIKING, TRAILS, ALL TERRAIN/OHV, TRAILS, HORSE, TRAILS, DIFFICULT HIKING, CAMPING, BOAT RENTAL, WATER ACTIVITIES, SOFTBALL FIELDS, MOUNTAIN BIKING, GONDOLA RIDES, CANOEING, BACKPACKING, BIKING, BOATING, CLIMBING, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, FISHING, GOLF, HORSEBACK RIDING, KAYAKING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, WATER ACCESS, SWIMMING, WILDLIFE VIEWING