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| Recreation Reservations |
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| National Recreation Reservation Service |
Reserve your place under the stars. The NRRS equips you to camp with confidence at USDA Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and some National Park Service campgrounds During autumn and winter you can reserve the campsite you want for next summer. Phone 877-444-6777 or go online to ReserveUSA.com. (TDD: 877-833-6777; INTL: 518-855-3639). Another option is to use the American Park Network.
Advance Reservations
- Individual Family Sites: 240 days in advance of arrival.
- Group Sites: 360 days in advance of arrival.
- Alaska Cabins: 180 days in advance of arrival.
The Process
Your time is valuable, so they step you through the reservation process quickly. In just a few minutes you can reserve campsites for your vacation.
- Pay by credit card for fast confirmation.
- Your favorite campground is as close as your telephone or computer.
- Call toll free and we'll match you with the campsite that meets your needs.
- Visit the NRRS on the Internet and explore campground information nationwide.
- USDA National Forest System lands and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes nationwide are yours for the choosing. Weave them together for a beautiful camping journey.
- Make new reservations along the way with a toll free cal from any phone.
- Your advance payment confirms a reservation, giving you the assurance even during the busiest season that a campsite awaits your when you arrive.
Toll-Free Call Check List
You will be asked to provide the following information when you make a reservation via the toll-free number (877-444-6777):
- Campground name or State.
- Arrival and departure date.
- Type of site required.
- Method of payment.
- Your Golden Age or Golden Access Passport number (if applicable).
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| Camping
at Selected National Forests |
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Selected National Forest throughout
the United States offer a full array of camping environments—lakes,
rivers, mountains, deserts—where you will find the outdoor
adventure you most enjoy. For your convenience, you can reserve
your favorite campsite in advance of your arrival by calling
the USFS Campground Reservation Center.
The USFS Campground Reservation Center allows
you to reserve a specific site at your favorite campground.
Simply tell the Recreation Specialist the type of adventure
you want—hiking, boating, fishing, etc.—and he or
she will locate the National Forest just right for you.
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| Peak
Seasons |
| Reservations
are advised for all selected National Forest campgrounds during
"peak seasons." The peak season for most campgrounds
is Memorial Day through Labor Day. |
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| Off-Peak
Seasons |
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Districts keep some sites open after Labor Day, weather permitting.
For campsite availability information, call the USFS Reservation
Center at 1-800-280-2267. |
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| Phone-In
Reservations |
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Call the USFS Campground Reservation Center
at 1-800-280-CAMP. The center will operate during the following
hours:
- January—September:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday
and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- October—December:
Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time.
You may make reservations
up to 12 months for group sites and 120 days for family sites,
in advance of your first night of arrival, or as late as 10
days prior to your arrival.
Note: While you have
the Recreation Specialist on the phone, please verify that
your reservation is for the right date and campground, and
that your arrival and departure dates are correct. A service
fee will be charged to any changes made to your reservation
once you complete your call.
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| Fees |
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The USFS Campground Reservation Center
will collect all fees—the reservation fee and the camping
fee for all nights of your visit—at the time you make
your reservation. MasterCard and Visa are accepted with phone
reservations; MasterCard, Visa, personal checks, and money
orders are accepted with mail-in reservations.
- Reservation Fee (non refundable)—Family:
$7.50
- Cancellation Fee: $7.00
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| Mail-In
Reservations |
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Obtain a Camping Reservation Application
form from your local Forest Service Office, or by writing
to any Forest Service Office. You may mail reservation applications
12 months for group sites and 120 days for single family sites
in advance of your first night of arrival. Applications received
earlier than this will be returned without processing. Be
sure to include alternate dates and campgrounds on your applications.
If your original request cannot be filled, a reasonable attempt
will be made to reach you to obtain an alternate date, but
if that isn't possible, your application will be returned
unfilled. Reservation vouchers cannot be held for you at the
campground or mailed to a temporary address.
Allow at least 10 days for processing mail
applications. Neither the National Forests nor the USFS Campground
Reservation Center are responsible for delays in postal service.
When you receive your voucher, check it carefully to make
sure all information is correct. If there is an error, call
the USFS Campground Reservation Center at 1-800-280-2267.
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| Early
Departures |
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If you must leave the campground earlier
than expected, contact a campground attendant to request a
refund of unused camping fees, less a $7.50 cancellation fee.
Your request will be sent to you. If no attendant is available,
please write your nearest Forest Service office. Service fees
are non refundable.
Please note that the camping day begins
at 2:00 p.m. Campers who request an early departure refund
after 2:00 p.m. will forfeit that night's camping fee.
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| Failure
to Show and Late Arrival |
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If you fail to occupy your reserved
campsite by 2:00 p.m. on the day following your scheduled
date of arrival, it will be made available to other campers.
If you arrive late and your site is still
available, feel free to occupy it. If other campers are in
the site, ask a campground attendant if another site is available,
or drive through the campground until you find an available
non-reserved site, occupy it, and then notify a campground
attendant. No refunds will be granted for late arrivals.
If you are unable to occupy your reserved
site, refunds may be requested in writing for any days remaining
until your scheduled departure date. All written requests
must be sent to the US
Forest District office. Any refunds will be at the discretion
of the US Forest Service.
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| Cancellations |
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you must cancel or change a reservation, call the USFS Campground
Reservation Center at least 14 days in advance of the first
night's stay for a family, or 30 days in advance for group campsites.
You will be charged a $7.50 fee and the balance of your camping
fees will be refunded. If you cancel 13 days or less in advance
of the first night's stay for family, or 29 days for group,
you will also be charged the first night's camping fee. Cancellation
requests must be made by contacting the Reservation Center no
later than the day before your reserved night of stay. Keep
your voucher until your account has been credited or your refund
received. Reservation fees are non refundable. |
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| Refunds |
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camping fees will be refunded if no site is available due to
a natural emergency such as fire, flood, etc., or a sudden campground
closure. No refunds will be granted due to adverse weather conditions. |
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| At
the Campground |
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is the responsibility of each camper to know and abide by the
laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to Selected National
Forests. For copies of the rules, contact a campground attendant,
or the US Forest
District office nearest you. |
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| Group
Activities |
| Special group sites
are available at many campgrounds to accommodate clubs, schools,
and large families. Group capacities range from 10 to over 100.
For information on group camping or to reserve a group campsite,
contact the USFS Campground Reservation Center at 1-800-280-2267
and ask for group reservations. |
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| Golden
Age and Access Passports |
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you posses one of these passports, you will be entitled to a
50% discount on use fees or a single family campsite. You will
be required to show the passport when you arrive at the campground. |
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| Recreational
Vehicles (RVs) |
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RV (recreational vehicle) includes
campers, fifth wheels, motor homes, trailers, vans, vans with
side tents, and ten trailers. To measure your camping equipment:
- For campers, motor homes, and vans, measure
from the front to the rear bumper of the vehicle.
- For towed vehicles, measure from the
front bumper of the tow vehicle to the rear bumper of the
towed vehicle.
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