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About Caifornia State Parks
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages more than 270
park units, many of which are located in Northern California and
contain some of the most diverse collections of natural, cultural, and
recreational resources to be found within California. These treasures
are as diverse as California: From the last stands of primeval redwood
forests to vast expanses of fragile desert; from the lofty Sierra
Nevada to the broad sandy beaches of the Northern California coast.
California State Parks contains the largest and most diverse natural
and cultural heritage holdings of any state agency in the nation. State
park units include underwater preserves, reserves, and parks; redwood,
rhododendron, and wildlife reserves; state beaches, recreation areas,
wilderness areas, and reservoirs; state historic parks, historic
homes, visitor centers, cultural reserves, and preserves; as well as
lighthouses, ghost towns, waterslides, conference centers, and
off-highway vehicle parks.
These parks protect and preserve an unparalleled collection of
culturally and environmentally sensitive structures and habitats,
threatened plant and animal species, ancient Native American sites,
historic structures and artifacts . . . the best of California's
natural and cultural history.
Responsible for almost one-third of California's scenic coastline,
California State Parks manages the state's finest coastal wetlands,
estuaries, beaches, and dune systems. Our workplace consists of nearly
1.4 million acres, with over 280 miles of coastline; 625 miles of lake
and river frontage; nearly 15,000 campsites; and 3,000 miles of hiking,
biking, and equestrian trails.
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General Guidelines To State Park Camping & Recreation:
Below
is a general guideline to recreation within the California State Parks
system. Some locations' rules may vary somewhat, so be sure to check
specific park rules if you have concerns about such things as whether
or not dogs are allowed, number of campers allowed and availability of
sites before you go.
Checking In
You may check in to your campsite any time after 2 pm on your reservation start date.
When you arrive, present your reservation voucher or confirmation number and a form of photo identification.
If you arranged for a discount when you made your reservation, proof of eligibility must be shown at this time.
Campsite assignments are made upon your arrival unless your reservation
is in a site specific park. If you reserve 2 sites in a non site
specific park, the park staff will try to assign adjacent campsites,
subject to availability.
Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than 6' and in a tent or
enclosed vehicle at night. Except for guide dogs, pets are not allowed
in park buildings, on trails, or on most beaches.
Check out by noon on your departure date. Please leave the campsite in
good condition. The camper who follows you will appreciate it.
Family Camping
Family campsites accommodate
up to 8 people. They are developed campsites with
amenities that vary from park to park, and may
include fire pits or fire rings, picnic tables,
showers, a water supply, and a cleared area for
your tent.
Each campground has a limit
on the consecutive number of nights a camper may
stay. Once this consecutive night limit has been
reached, the campground must be vacated, and no
one in the party may return to camp in the same
park for 48 hours.
A parent or guardian must
accompany youths under 18 years of age. The Supervising
Ranger may approve the stay of a youth that presents
written consent from the parent or guardian that
states the dates of the authorized stay and the
park name.
Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally
towed vehicle or trailer.
A maximum of 2 licensed
vehicles/autos, travel, boat, and utility trailers-may
be parked at most campsites.
Campers may stay in the
same park up to 30 nights in a calendar year.
Group Camping
Group campsites accommodate
groups as small as 9 or as large as 100, depending
on the park. At some campgrounds, group sites
can be combined for larger groups. Your reservation
agent can help you with names and locations of
these campgrounds.
Youth groups (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied
by at least 1 adult for every 15 youths.
Stays are limited to 7
nights.
Environmental Camping
Environmental campsites are located in
relatively undisturbed natural settings. Each site has a table, a
clearing for your tent, and a primitive toilet nearby. Environmental
campsite fees and hike-in distances vary between parks.
Plan ahead to arrive at your campsite before dark.
No pets are allowed, except guide dogs.
Stays are limited to 7 nights.
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Camping Fees
In addition to the campsite fee, an additional $7.50 for processing a reservation will be included in the price of a campsite. This cost is incurred by Reserve America, a private corporation that contracts with California State Parks to operate the reservation system.
| Family |
| Developed |
$11 - $25
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| Primitive (Undeveloped) |
$9 - $15
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| Group |
| Developed |
$53 - $450
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| Primitive (Undeveloped) |
$23 - $186
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| Other |
| Premium Sites |
$10 additional per site
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| Peak Season Rate |
$3-5 additional per site
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| Enroute/Overflow |
Same as campsite fee
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| Horse (Add $2 per horse for more than 2 horses) |
$25-$30
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| Trail/Hike and Bike |
$3-5 per person
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| Cabin Rentals |
$35 - $60
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| Lake Oroville SRA Floating |
$100
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| Supplementary Fees |
| Showers |
$0.25 - $0.50
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| Sanitation Dump Use - Campers |
Free
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| Sanitation Dump Use - Non-campers |
Same as day use fee
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| Hook-ups |
$9 additional per site
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| Additional Motor Vehicle (Driven, not towed)* |
$4 - $14
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| *Note: Most campsites are limited to two vehicles
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