Camping & Lodging
Disconnect from the demands of modern life and reconnect with nature and loved ones. Breathe in fresh air from the aromatic forests, enjoy food cooked over a campfire, stargaze away from city lights, and wake up to the sounds of nature. Make memories that will last a lifetime! 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!
Many campgrounds fill up fast, so be sure to make your reservation up to six months in advance. Along with campsite fees, reservations booked through ReserveCalifornia.com, State Parks’ official reservation service, also require a non-refundable processing fee that goes toward operating the reservation system.
- Booking & Fees
- Camping and Lodging Details
- Reservation Policies – Policy change effective July 1, 2026
- Visitation Information
Tour Reservations
Guided and self-guided tours offer the opportunity to diver further into the history and importance of majestic parks. Visit historic 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 at Año Nuevo State Park.
For individual tour tickets, visit ReserveCalifornia.com.
Bring your group for a tour of the State Capitol Museum and surrounding historic sites. School and commercial tour reservations for historic sites in the Sacramento, Coloma, Sonoma and San Juan Bautista areas include the State Capitol, Marshall Gold Discovery and Sonoma Mission.
Commercial Groups:
Call 1-866-361-5111 (Monday-Friday 8am - 6pm PST)
School Groups:
Call 1-866-240-4655 (Monday–Friday 8am - 6pm PST)
Visiting for a Day?
At most state parks, day-use fees are charged per vehicle (with capacity of nine people or less) for parking. Walking or biking into these parks is free, and some parks are also accessible by public transit.
At parks designated as "state historic parks” or those with museums, entry fees are charged per person.
Amounts are posted to the individual park webpages and on the Day Use and Entry Fees by Park Name list.
Repeat visitor? You might be interested in a California State Parks pass! View our Parks Passes page for more information.