California State Parks

Visitors can apply for free for the reservation drawing up to eight months in advance, with drawings conducted seven months ahead of the reservation dates. Using the ReserveCalifornia reservation system, visitors can apply for free for the reservation drawing up to eight months in advance, with the drawings conducted seven months ahead of the reservation dates. If selected, winners have 30 days to claim and pay for their reservation. Any unclaimed inventory is released for reservation during the normal six-month rolling window. Unsuccessful applicants will receive one point to be used in future drawings, which increases their chances of winning until they are awarded a reservation. Once a visitor wins a reservation, their points are removed and their balance starts at zero.

Please note: Sites included in the expanded Reservation Drawing program (excluding Steep Ravine Cabins) may have varying maximum vehicle length restrictions. Visitors are not guaranteed a site that fits their vehicle. If a winner’s vehicle exceeds the site’s restriction, they may need to forfeit their reservation. Disclaimers will be provided during the application process. Reservation Drawing Max Vehicle Lengths can be found here.