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Booking odds · March

Tom Merrill Recreation Area in March: How Hard Is It to Book?

Tom Merrill Recreation Area · LA · Bayou Bodcau Reservoir

The verdict

Plan ahead

Booking difficulty 4 out of 10. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.

Rarely sells outBased on 3 years of reservation data

March rarely sells out — you can often book close to your trip.

Tom Merrill Recreation Area in March 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 March booking was locked in about 8 days before arrival, with the campground running roughly 51% full that month. The lightest arrival day is Wednesday, so shifting to a midweek start is the single easiest way to improve your odds.

Lead time

How far ahead people book

Same day: 20% of bookings20%Same day1–3d: 19% of bookings19%1–3d4–7d: 11% of bookings11%4–7d1–2wk: 9% of bookings9%1–2wk2–4wk: 13% of bookings13%2–4wk1–2mo: 20% of bookings20%1–2mo2–3mo: 5% of bookings5%2–3mo3–6mo: 3% of bookings3–6mo6mo+: 0% of bookings6mo+Median booking lead time: 8 days ahead
Demand split

Weekend vs. weekday demand

Weekend (Fri–Sat)Weekday (Sun–Thu)

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

Booking window · March 2027

When March reservations open

Reservations for Tom Merrill Recreation Area in March 2027 operate on a rolling 6-month window releasing at 7:00 AM ET.

March 1 stays open

September 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 March 1, 2027 become bookable on September 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Each subsequent date throughout March 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 Tom Merrill Recreation Area?

Standard Electric Site $15.00 per night. Non-electric Site $12.00 per night. Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

FAQ

Tom Merrill Recreation Area in March: common questions

How hard is it to book Tom Merrill Recreation Area in March?
Tom Merrill Recreation Area rates 4 out of 10 for March — Plan ahead. Books up in the weeks before popular dates. Reserve early.
How far in advance should I book Tom Merrill Recreation Area for March?
The typical March reservation was made about 8 days before arrival, so plan to book as early as your dates allow.
When do March reservations open for Tom Merrill Recreation Area?
Reservations for Tom Merrill Recreation Area in March 2027 open on a rolling 6-month window. Sites for March 1 become bookable on September 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 Tom Merrill Recreation Area in March?
Arrivals are lightest on Wednesday. A midweek arrival is usually the easiest booking.

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