California State Park campsites releasing at 8:00 AM Pacific via ReserveCalifornia. These are state-managed campgrounds, not federal parks like Yosemite.
RV/TENT - 32ft
RV/TENT - 19ft
RV/TENT - 35ft
RV/TENT - 35ft
RV/TENT - 32ft
TENT ONLY - 18ft
RV/TENT - 31ft
RV/TENT - 35ft
Most federal campgrounds (National Parks, National Forests) release sites at 10:00 AM ET, typically 6 months in advance on a rolling basis.
California State Parks release reservations at 8:00 AM PT, 6 months in advance on a rolling basis.
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Popular sites like those in Yosemite Valley or Big Sur book within seconds of release. Log in to your account beforehand, have your dates selected, and refresh right at release time.
Many campers cancel closer to their trip date. Use Campsite Tonight to monitor for cancellations and get instant alerts when sites open up, even at fully-booked campgrounds.
Weekend spots fill up fastest. Sunday through Thursday nights often have better availability, especially at popular parks during peak season.
Spring and fall offer excellent camping weather with significantly better availability. Many California campgrounds are open year-round.
Times are shown in Pacific Time. Sites become available for booking exactly at 8:00 AM PT.
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