Outdoors
Camping reservations
Book campsites and cabins in 160 state parks up to eleven months ahead.
01About this service
About this service
Tent sites, RV hookups and cabins in 160 state parks, from beach dunes to mountain springs.
Reservations open eleven months ahead, at 8 a.m. every morning. Weekends in spring and the springs of Mount Kalaga in summer fill up fast; weekday stays are much easier to get.
Who it’s for
- Families and groups looking for a campsite or a cabin
- RV travelers who need water and electric hookups
- Youth groups and schools, with primitive group sites
02How it works
3 steps, start to finish.
Step 1: Find a site
Filter parks by region, dates, hookups, accessible sites and pets allowed. Photos show every site.
Step 2: Book and pay
Book up to 14 nights. Pay the full stay plus a $6.70 reservation fee.
Step 3: Check in
Arrive after 3 p.m. Your confirmation email is your permit; leave it on the dashboard.
03What to prepare
Have these ready.
- Your dates and the number of people
- Your vehicle’s length, for RV and trailer sites
- Your annual pass number, if you have one
Ways to do it
- Online
Every park, site and cabin, eleven months ahead.
- By phone
The reservation line, every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- In person
Walk-in sites at the ranger station, when available.
Your request goes straight to the team in charge. Keep your reference number: it is your proof of filing.
04Questions
Frequently asked questions
05Run by
Who runs this service
Questions about your case? State Parks can help.
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