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When do reservations open at BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS, Cherokee National Forest?

Reservations open 6 months ahead on a daily rolling basis, at 7:00 AM PT.

Next season's first dates, Mar 15 to May 3, 2027, are open now, and May 4, 2027 opens on Nov 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM PST.

Closed for 2026. Next year's Open Season: Mar 15 - Oct 31, 2027 · Last checked Oct 27, 2026

Popular weekends

Opening weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Mar 19 · 2 nights): Open now Sold out? Watch for cancellations
Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST Remind me
July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST Remind me
Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST Remind me
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 8, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT Remind me

Arrivals Mar 15 to Mar 31, 2027	open now
Arrivals in April 2027	open now
Arrivals in May 2027	open now through May 3, 2027, the rest by Dec 1, 2026
Arrivals in June 2027	opens Dec 1 to Dec 30, 2026, 6 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in July 2027	opens Jan 1 to Jan 31, 2027, 6 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in August 2027	opens Feb 1 to Mar 1, 2027, 6 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in September 2027	opens Mar 1 to Mar 30, 2027, 6 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in October 2027	opens Apr 1 to May 1, 2027, 6 months before each arrival date

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