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When do Kootenai National Forest campground reservations open?

Kootenai National Forest has 23 campgrounds.

22 take reservations and 1 is first come, first served.

The next release is Nov 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM PST, for 4 campgrounds.

Every campground

Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Dec 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Bull River Guard Station
How to book
6 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Open now
Through May 3, 2027
Next release
Opens Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Open now
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Open now
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Open now
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 8, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
Bull River Pavilion
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Dorr Skeels Campground
How to book
First come, first served
Fairview Ranger Station
How to book
6 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Open now
Through May 3, 2027
Next release
Opens Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Open now
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Open now
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Open now
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 8, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Gem Peak Lookout Rental
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Dec 25, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 8, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
McGillivray Campground (MT)
How to book
4 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
McGregor Lake Campground
How to book
4 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
McGuire Mtn. Lookout Rental
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Dec 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Minton Peak Lookout
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 8, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
North Dickey Lake
How to book
3 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Rexford Bench
How to book
6 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Sex Peak. Lookout Rental
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 8, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
Timberlane Campground
How to book
3 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Jun 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Upper Ford Cabin Rental
How to book
6 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Open now
Through Dec 30, 2026
Next release
Opens Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Open now
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Open now
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Open now
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 8, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental
How to book
3 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Dec 25, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Whitetail Yurt
How to book
6 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 8, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental
How to book
4 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Yaak River Campground (MT)
How to book
Not known yet
Next release
Opens Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
Mt. Wam Lookout Cabin Rental
How to book
Dates not published yet
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Dates not published yet
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Dates not published yet
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Dates not published yet
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Dates not published yet
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Dates not published yet
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Dates not published yet
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Dates not published yet
South Dickey Lake
How to book
3 months ahead
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Next release
Opens Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Thanksgiving weekend 2026 (Arrive Wed, Nov 25 · 4 nights): Closed for the season
- MLK Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jan 15 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Presidents' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Feb 12 · 3 nights): Closed for the season
- Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, May 28 · 3 nights): Opens Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- July 4th weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Jul 2 · 3 nights): Opens Apr 2, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
- Labor Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Sep 3 · 3 nights): Opens Jun 3, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (Arrive Fri, Oct 8 · 3 nights): Closed for the season

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