California State Parks - Releasing Sites

Releasing Wednesday, June 17 at 8:00 AM PT

California State Park campsites releasing at 8:00 AM Pacific via ReserveCalifornia. These are state-managed campgrounds, not federal parks like Yosemite.

71 Parks142 Campgrounds415 Sites Releasing

Angel Island SP

2 sites releasing

West Garrison (sites 10 & Kayak)

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Group Tent Campsite #KAYK

Checkin Date(s): 6/21

North Garrison Group Camp

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How Reservation Releases Work

Recreation.gov Sites

Most federal campgrounds (National Parks, National Forests) release sites at 10:00 AM ET, typically 6 months in advance on a rolling basis.

Reserve California

California State Parks release reservations at 8:00 AM PT, 6 months in advance on a rolling basis.

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Tips for Booking California Campsites

Be Ready at Release Time

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.

Watch for Cancellations

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.

Try Weekday Stays

Weekend spots fill up fastest. Sunday through Thursday nights often have better availability, especially at popular parks during peak season.

Consider Shoulder 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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West Garrison (sites 10 & Kayak)

Group Tent Campsite #KAYK

North Garrison Group Camp

How Reservation Releases Work

Recreation.gov Sites

Reserve California

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Tips for Booking California Campsites

Never Miss a California Campsite Again

Group Tent Campsite #GTC

Mineral Bar

Tent Campsite #MB12

Campground (sites 1-31)

Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #028

Premium Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #011

Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #002

Campground (sites 32-57)

Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #054

Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #056

Premium Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #049

Valley Group Camp

Group Tent Campsite #GA

Ritchey Creek Campground

Campsite #17

Cottonwood Campground

Campsite #C072

North Grove (sites 1-26)

Campsite #NG04

North Grove (sites 27-59)

Campsite #NG52

North Grove (sites 60-74)

Tent Campsite #NG69

Tent Campsite #NG70

Oak Hollow Campground

Campsite #O128

Anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)

Group Campsite #GBOB

Santa Cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)

Premium Campsite #C203

Campsite #C229

San Miguel (sites 401-460)

Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #M420

Campsite #M412

Premium Campsite #M452

Premium Campsite #M456

Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #M432

Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #M443

Santa Rosa (sites 301-380)

Hook Up (E/W/S) Campsite #R315

Hook Up (E/W/S) Campsite #R329

Hook Up (E/W/S) Campsite #R337

Caswell Memorial Campground

Campsite #S54

Campsite #S64

Kelsey Creek (sites 27-91)

Campsite #47

Upper Bay View (sites 113-147)

Tent Campsite #132

Tent Campsite #130

John L. Whitehead Jr. Campground

Campsite #S1

Beach Cottages

Premium Cottage (8 ppl) #37

Beach Dorm (4 ppl) #39A

Dorm (2 ppl) #38C

Premium Dorm (6 ppl) #29A

Beach Dorm (4 ppl) #38B

Moro Campground

Premium Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #17

Premium Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #20

Premium Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #9

Premium Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #18

Premium Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #23

Premium Hook Up (E/W) Campsite #4

Paso Picacho Campground & Cabins

Campsite #P074

Beach Camp (sites 141-165)

Premium Campsite #152

Premium Tent Campsite #149

Premium Campsite #156