Camping Information
Checking In
You may check in to your campsite any time after 2 pm on your reservation start date.
When you arrive, present your reservation voucher or confirmation number and a form of photo identification.
If you arranged for a discount when you made your reservation, proof of eligibility must be shown at this time.
Campsite assignments are made upon your arrival unless your reservation is in a site specific park. If you reserve 2 sites in a non site specific park, the park staff will try to assign adjacent campsites, subject to availability.
Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than 6' and in a tent or enclosed vehicle at night. Except for service animals, pets are not allowed in park buildings, on trails, or on most beaches.
Check out by noon on your departure date. Please leave the campsite in good condition. The camper who follows you will appreciate it.
Family Camping
Family campsites accommodate
up to 8 people. They are developed campsites with
amenities that vary from park to park, and may
include fire pits or fire rings, picnic tables,
showers, a water supply, and a cleared area for
your tent.
Each campground has a limit on the consecutive number of nights a camper may stay. Once this consecutive night limit has been reached, the campground must be vacated, and no one in the party may return to camp in the same park for 48 hours.
A parent or guardian must
accompany youths under 18 years of age. The Supervising
Ranger may approve the stay of a youth that presents
written consent from the parent or guardian that
states the dates of the authorized stay and the
park name.
Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally
towed vehicle or trailer.
A maximum of 2 licensed vehicles/autos, travel, boat, and utility trailers-may be parked at most campsites.
Campers may stay in the same park up to 30 nights in a calendar year.
Group Camping
Group campsites accommodate
groups as small as 9 or as large as 100, depending
on the park. At some campgrounds, group sites
can be combined for larger groups. Your reservation
agent can help you with names and locations of
these campgrounds.
Youth groups (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied
by at least 1 adult for every 15 youths.
Stays are limited to 7
nights.
Environmental Camping
Environmental campsites are located in relatively undisturbed natural settings. Each site has a table, a clearing for your tent, and a primitive toilet nearby. Environmental campsite fees and hike-in distances vary between parks.
Plan ahead to arrive at your campsite before dark.
No pets are allowed, except service animals.
Stays are limited to 7 nights.
Alternative Camping
California State Parks also has alternative camping, such as rustic cabins, cottages, tent cabins, and floating campsites. Please check the following parks and their websites for more information.
BIG BASIN TENT CABINS
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Big_Basin_Tent_Cabins/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120111&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
BRANNAN ISLAND SRA
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Brannan_Island_Sra/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120012&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
CRYSTAL COVE BEACH COTTAGES
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Crystal_Cove_Beach_Cottages/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120742&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
CUYAMACA RANCHO SP
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Cuyamaca_Rancho_Sp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120023&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
LAKE OROVILLE SRA
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Lake_Oroville_Sra/r/campgroundDetails.do?page=details&contractCode=CA&parkId=120046&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
MALAKOFF DIGGINS SHP
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Malakoff_Diggins_Shp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120050&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
MCARTHUR-BURNEY FALLS MEM SP CABINS
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Mcarthur_Burney_Falls_Mem_Sp_Cabins/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120743&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
MOUNT TAMALPAIS SP
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Mount_Tamalpais_Sp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120063&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
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