California State Parks - Releasing Sites

Releasing Friday, March 27 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.

52 Parks87 Campgrounds227 Sites Releasing

Anza-Borrego Desert SP

2 sites releasing

Tamarisk Grove Campground

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Campsite #11

RV/TENT - 21ft

Checkin Date(s): 4/3, 4/4

Borrego Palm Canyon Group (G1-G5)

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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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Tamarisk Grove Campground

Campsite #11

Borrego Palm Canyon Group (G1-G5)

How Reservation Releases Work

Recreation.gov Sites

Reserve California

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Tips for Booking California Campsites

Never Miss a California Campsite Again

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Campground (sites 32-57)

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Valley Yurts

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Anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)

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Santa Cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)

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San Miguel (sites 401-460)

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Santa Rosa (sites 301-380)

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Caswell Memorial Campground

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Campground (sites 1-30)

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Kelsey Creek (sites 27-91)

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Beach Cottages

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Moro Campground

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Paso Picacho Campground & Cabins

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West Ridge Campground (sites 113 - 130)

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North Loop (sites 1-59 & 120 & 122)

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South Loop (sites 60-119 & 121)

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Group Camps

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Oak Point Campground

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Gaviota Campground

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Francis Beach Campground

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Hook Up (E ) Campsite #45

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Creek Campground Lower Section (sites 36-115)

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