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When do reservations open at Thunder Rock Campground, Cherokee National Forest?

Reservations open 6 months ahead on a daily rolling basis, at 7:00 AM PT. Arrivals through Jan 24, 2027 are open now.

Jan 24, 2027 is the last night of this season. Next season's first date, May 1, 2027, opens on Nov 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM PST.

Open Seasons: Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2026, Feb 24 - Dec 31, 2026 · Last checked Oct 26, 2026

Popular weekends

Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Open now Watch for cancellations
MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Open now Watch for cancellations
Opening weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 26 · 2 nights): Open now 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 Oct 28 to Oct 31, 2026	open now
Arrivals in November 2026	open now
Arrivals in December 2026	open now
Arrivals Jan 1 to Jan 24, 2027	open now
Arrivals Feb 24 to Feb 28, 2027	open now
Arrivals in March 2027	open now
Arrivals in April 2027	opens Oct 1 to Oct 30, 2026, 6 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in May 2027	opens Nov 1 to Dec 1, 2026, 6 months before each arrival date
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

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