Reservations and Fees

Camping, Tours, and Day Use

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
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

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
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

Año Nuevo Walking Tours

Capitol Group and School Tours

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