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Booking odds · August

Pine Island Group Area in August: How Hard Is It to Book?

Pine Island Group Area · WY · Bighorn 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

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

Pine Island Group Area in August 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 August booking was locked in about 364 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 103% 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: 0% of bookings1–3d4–7d: 3% of bookings4–7d1–2wk: 0% of bookings1–2wk2–4wk: 0% of bookings2–4wk1–2mo: 3% of bookings1–2mo2–3mo: 3% of bookings2–3mo3–6mo: 3% of bookings3–6mo6mo+: 89% of bookings89%6mo+Median booking lead time: 364 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

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Booking window · August 2027

When August reservations open

Reservations for Pine Island Group Area in August 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

August 1 stays open

February 1, 2027

at 7:00 AM ET

Release style

6-Month Rolling Window

Releases daily 6 months ahead at 7:00 AM ET

Campsites for August 1, 2027 become bookable on February 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout August 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 Pine Island Group Area?

Group Rate: $65 for 1-35 people, $85 for 36-60 people, $105 for 61-120 people, $135 for 121-150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the reservations for group sites will be collected at the campground. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host.

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 August

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

FAQ

Pine Island Group Area in August: common questions

How hard is it to book Pine Island Group Area in August?
Pine Island Group Area rates 10 out of 10 for August — Lottery-hard. Gone within minutes of release. Bring a plan B.
How far in advance should I book Pine Island Group Area for August?
The typical August reservation was made about 364 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do August reservations open for Pine Island Group Area?
Reservations for Pine Island Group Area in August 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for August 1 become bookable on February 1, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET, with each subsequent day releasing day-by-day 6 months ahead.
What is the best day to arrive at Pine Island Group Area in August?
Arrivals are lightest on Tuesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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