For weekends and nights before holidays at national forest recreation areas, apply for the following month's lottery from the 4th at 9 a.m. to the 9th at 6 p.m. Results are announced on the 10th at 4 p.m.; remaining and unpaid rooms open to first-come booking on the 15th at 9 a.m. Public and private forests may have different rules.
The 2026 Foresttrip guidance helps travelers distinguish booking eligibility and facility rules.
For weekends and nights before holidays at national forest recreation areas, apply for the following month's lottery from the 4th at 9 a.m. to the 9th at 6 p.m. Results are announced on the 10th at 4 p.m.; remaining and unpaid rooms open to first-come booking on the 15th at 9 a.m. Public and private forests may have different rules.
Before travelling, check the forest-specific availability, current fees, closures and weather restrictions on Foresttrip.
Official Foresttrip and the facility's public announcements support the listed rules.
Live room availability, cancellations and individual discounts are not verified.
