When do Timber Creek reservations open?
Sites open on recreation.gov 6 months ahead of each camping date, on a rolling basis, and some sites are released only 2 weeks or 1 week ahead. The park lists summer 2027 open and close dates as to be determined and says to check back in mid-November. Your campground reservation covers park timed entry, but not Bear Lake Road, which needs its own timed entry reservation.
Timber Creek is a summer campground, and every site is reserved on recreation.gov with no first-come loops. In winter, Moraine Park is the one park campground that stays open.
Want Timber Creek 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.
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When do Timber Creek reservations open?
Sites open on recreation.gov 6 months ahead of each camping date, on a rolling basis, and some sites are released only 2 weeks or 1 week ahead. The park lists summer 2027 open and close dates as to be determined and says to check back in mid-November. Your campground reservation covers park timed entry, but not Bear Lake Road, which needs its own timed entry reservation.
What is the season at Timber Creek?
Timber Creek is a summer campground, and every site is reserved on recreation.gov with no first-come loops. In winter, Moraine Park is the one park campground that stays open.
Do Timber Creek 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 Timber Creek 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.