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Historic Sites Visitor Information Guide
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Online Reservations
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Camping Fees
Day Use Fees
Reservation Sale Dates
Reservations and Fees
Camping, Tours, and Day Use

Picture of Emerald Bay

Day Use and Camping Fees
                                                                                  
 NEW Day Use Fees by Park (PDF Version) - Effective August 17, 2009
 NEW Camping Fees by Park (PDF Version) - Effective August 17, 2009

        

Camping Reservations Camping Reservations
Many campgrounds fill-up seven months ahead so plan in advance.   First-come first-served sites are available at some parks.  Call the park for information on first-come first-served availability prior to arrival.
 Camping reservations on-sale dates
 Camping reservation by telephone 
 Tips for year-round camping 
 On-line camping reservations
 First-come first-served campgrounds
 Camping Tips

logo Camping Reservation Information
Feel the breeze through the pines, smell an aromatic campfire, hear the waves gently lap the shoreline. It's just like when you were a kid! Whether it's near the beach, alongside a mighty redwood, or by a shimmering lake - this is life the way it should be. This is camping at California State Parks!
 Camping Reservation Guide (in PDF format)
 Information about camping at California State Parks

Tour Reservations Tour Reservations
Visit Hearst Castle with 165 rooms and over 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. View massive 3-ton elephant seals battle for mates while females give birth to their young on the beaches. Bring your group for a tour of the State Capitol Museum and surrounding historic sites.
 Hearst Castle Guided Tours
 Aņo Nuevo Walking Tours
 Capitol Group and School Tours

Park Passes Parks Passes
California State Parks offers several types of passes including the Annual Day Use Pass, the Disabled Discount Pass, and the Golden Bear Pass.
 Description of Parks Passes and Applications
 Fees for Parks Passes
 Restrictions to Parks Passes
 Senior Passes and Discounts
Camping Reservations
1-800-444-PARK (7275)
1-916-638-5883
TDD: 1-800-274-7275
Online Camping Reservations
Aņo Nuevo or Hearst Castle 
Reservations call
1-800-444-4445. Telephone reservation hours.

Historic Sites School and Commercial Tour Reservations for the Sacramento, Coloma, Sonoma and San Juan Bautista Areas -- including the State Capitol, Marshall Gold Discovery and Sonoma Mission.

ReserveAmerica will begin taking Historic Sites reservations for 2010 on the following dates: 

Commercial Groups:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Call toll free: 1-866-361-5111. 

School Groups:
Saturday, October 24, 2009
beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Call toll free: 1-866-240-4655