California State Parks is updating reservation policies on July 1 to curb no-shows and manage high campsite demand.

There will be stricter rules and penalties for campers who fail to cancel their reservation in a timely manner.

Bigger penalties are coming for last-minute cancellations at California state parks.

State parks have strict limits on when you can visit, hike and camp overnight.

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the "Best of California's State Parks," a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, ...

Each year, millions of people visit California’s treasured state and national parks — a fact that can make snagging a camping reservation extremely difficult. In 2025 alone, state parks tallied nearly ...

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Visitors looking to learn about California history on a budget will be given free admission to more than 30 state historical parks through the rest of this year, including Sutter’s Mill, where the ...