Booking odds · May
Persimmon Hill Day Use Area in May: How Hard Is It to Book?
The verdict
Booking difficulty 4 out of 10. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.
May rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.
Persimmon Hill Day Use Area in May scores 4 out of 10 for booking difficulty — plan ahead. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.
Across the last 3 years of reservation history, the typical May booking was locked in about 37 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 13% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Thursday, 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 Thursday in May. A midweek arrival is your easiest booking.
When May reservations open
Reservations for Persimmon Hill Day Use Area in May 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.
May 1 stays open
November 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 May 1, 2027 become bookable on November 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout May 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 Persimmon Hill Day Use Area?
Picnic shelters and Ampthitheater are $50 per day. Beach and Boat Ramp fees are $5.00 per vehicle/day.
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 May
If your dates are flexible, these nearby campgrounds are typically easier to book.
Persimmon Hill Day Use Area in May: common questions
- How hard is it to book Persimmon Hill Day Use Area in May?
- Persimmon Hill Day Use Area rates 4 out of 10 for May — Plan ahead. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.
- How far in advance should I book Persimmon Hill Day Use Area for May?
- The typical May reservation was made about 37 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
- When do May reservations open for Persimmon Hill Day Use Area?
- Reservations for Persimmon Hill Day Use Area in May 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for May 1 become bookable on November 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 Persimmon Hill Day Use Area in May?
- Arrivals are lightest on Thursday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.
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