California State Parks
Knowledge Base
Knowledge Base
RULES & REGULATIONS
Reservations can be made six months to the day in advance of the arrival date (rolling window).
Each new date opens at 8 a.m. PST. Reservations can be made as late as two days prior to your planned arrival, subject to availability.
Same Day Reservation Parks can be found here.
If you need to change your arrival/departure date and/or site, you must call or log in by 6 p.m. the day before arrival.
Visitors will be charged a $8.25 modification fee per reserved campsite for change in dates, sites, parks, extending or shortening stay requests.
Two Modifications may be made to an existing reservation with the exception of Crystal Cove Cottages.
No modifications will be accepted for Crystal Cove Cottages.
For most of our parks, there is a 30-night maximum stay limit per customer in a calendar year; please check individual park policy limits.
Maximum 7 consecutive days during peak season (May 15 – September 15)
Maximum 14 consecutive days during non-peak season
Most Family and Environmental,
Alternative, and Group Camping
Check in to your campsite any time after 2 p.m. on your reservation start date.
Check out by noon on your departure date.
Cabins and Camping Exceptions
can be found here.
Reservation Fee: $8.25
Cancellation Fee: $8.25
Modification Fee: $8.25
Day Use Fee: varies by park
Dump Station: $10-$20 per use, depending on the location.
TOURS
Hearst Registration Fee: $5.50 per ticket
Other Tours Registration Fee: $2.50 per ticket
Senior Citizen Discount (62 or older):
Vehicle Day Use Discount - $1 Off
Camping Discount - $2 Off
valid for residents and non-residents
Discount for camping in most California State Park operated units. More info can be found here.
CSPF Discount 10% more info can be found here.
Information on Passes can be found here.
Cancellation and Modification Policies