Whether you are a first time camper or an experienced enthusiast, you'll find that California State Parks offers quality camping facilities in beautiful surroundings. Most state park campgrounds are open year-round, and some offer discounts for off-season camping.

Camping Fees and Reservations

Reservations for California State Parks facilities are handled through Reserve America. Please consult that site for fee information and availability.

Reservation Tips

Before you make a reservation, have the following information available.

• Park selections
• Date you wish to start camping
• Type and size of camping equipment
• Number of people that wil occupy the campsite
• Number of nights you wish to camp
• Alternative park and camping date choices
• Your phone number and area code
• Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
• Mailing address

How to Make Reservations

The reservation system allows campers to plan ahead and secure their campsites, thus reducing long waiting lines and turn-aways at park entrances.

Online: The link to Reserve America and the phone numbers that follow include all campgrounds that provide the convenience and service of reserving a campsite. Online reservation information is also available at www.cal-parks.ca.gov from which this section is excerpted.

By Phone: Call For Reservations at
TEL: 1-800-444-PARK (7275)
International Callers: TEL: 916-638-5883
TDD: 1-800-274-7275

To Cancel a Confirmed Reservation Call Customer Account Services between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, 7 days a week at TEL: 1-800-695-2269.

Your original reservation fee is non-refundable. Camping Without a Reservation For California State Parks campgrounds that operate on a "first come, first served" basis; TEL: 916-653-6995

For a layout of the Doheny State Park campground, click here.