The booking window for renting overnight lodging at Michigan state parks and recreation areas is shrinking from 12 months to six months.
Officials said after monitoring lodging reservations for the last few years, they noticed most people book within six months. They said the change will help streamline camping and overnight lodging reservations.
“By making this shift, we also acknowledge the challenges for our customers who can’t plan 365 days out. Moving to the six-month window will help make things more consistent for everyone and better plan for maintenance,” officials said.
The booking window will begin shrinking on Nov. 1, 2023, and will be fully implemented by May 1, 2024.
| Reservation made in: | Latest reservation arrival date: | Booking window |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Less than 12 months |
| December 2023 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Less than 11 months |
| January 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Less than 10 months |
| February 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Less than 9 months |
| March 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Less than 8 months |
| April 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Less than 7 months |
The full implementation of the new 6-month booking window will begin with reservations made on May 1, 2024, and last reservation arrival date of Nov. 1, 2024.