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When do reservations open at Campo Alto Campground, Los Padres National Forest?

Reservations open 6 months ahead on a daily rolling basis, at 7:00 AM PT. Arrivals through Oct 31, 2026 are open now.

Oct 31, 2026 is the last night of this season. Next season's first date, May 15, 2027, opens on Nov 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM PST.

Group sites bookable 12 months in advance

Open Season: May 1 - Oct 31, 2026 · Last checked Sep 22, 2026

Popular weekends

Opening weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 21 · 2 nights): Opens Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PST Remind me
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

From Recreation.gov's reservation rules.

Arrivals Oct 28 to Oct 31, 2026	open now
Arrivals May 15 to May 31, 2027	opens Nov 15 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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