When do Pawnee reservations open?
The Forest Service says campground reservations across the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests open six months ahead. That's a forest-wide statement from Jan 2023: the Pawnee pages don't restate it, so check which dates are on sale before you plan around a release day.
Neither page gives open and close dates. The Forest Service says motorized vehicles are prohibited from Nov 15 to Apr 30, and its page currently shows the site closed. Both pages say some sites are reservable and some are first-come, first-served, with first-come sites available from 2 PM.
Want Pawnee for your dates?
Pick your nights and we’ll email you when a site opens. You book it yourself on recreation.gov. Setting a watch is free.
Common questions
When do Pawnee reservations open?
The Forest Service says campground reservations across the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests open six months ahead. That's a forest-wide statement from Jan 2023: the Pawnee pages don't restate it, so check which dates are on sale before you plan around a release day.
What is the season at Pawnee?
Neither page gives open and close dates. The Forest Service says motorized vehicles are prohibited from Nov 15 to Apr 30, and its page currently shows the site closed. Both pages say some sites are reservable and some are first-come, first-served, with first-come sites available from 2 PM.
Do Pawnee sites open up after it sells out?
Yes, it can happen. When someone cancels a reservation, that site-night goes back on sale on recreation.gov for anyone to book. Set a watch for your dates and we'll email you when a site opens.
Can Campsite Ranger book Pawnee for me?
No. Campsite Ranger never books for anyone and never asks for your recreation.gov login. It emails you when a site for your dates opens, and you book it yourself on recreation.gov.