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When do reservations open at Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO), Rio Grande National Forest?

Reservations open 3 months ahead on a daily rolling basis, at 7:00 AM PT. The next arrival date, May 22, 2027, opens on Nov 22, 2026.

Closed for 2026. Next year's Open Season: May 22 - Sep 7, 2027 · Last checked Sep 22, 2026

Popular weekends

Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 AM PST Remind me
July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT Remind me
Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Jun 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT Remind me

From Recreation.gov's reservation rules.

Arrivals May 22 to May 31, 2027	opens Nov 22, 2026 to Mar 1, 2027, 3 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in June 2027	opens Mar 1 to Mar 30, 2027, 3 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in July 2027	opens Apr 1 to May 1, 2027, 3 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in August 2027	opens May 1 to May 31, 2027, 3 months before each arrival date
Arrivals Sep 1 to Sep 7, 2027	opens Jun 1 to Jun 7, 2027, 3 months before each arrival date

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