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⛺ Where to book campsites in national and state parks
Federal campgrounds (national parks, forests, lakes) are booked on Recreation.gov. State parks each run their own system. Here is where to book, by agency and state.
Most people go to:
| Site | Best for | Coverage | Cost | App | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation.gov ↗ Official | National parks, national forests, Army Corps lakes, BLM and wildlife refuges | US federal lands | Free to search, booking fee per reservation | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| NPS: camping in national parks ↗ Official | Which parks have campgrounds and how they're booked | US national parks | Free | NPS app | Visit ↗ |
| ReserveAmerica ↗ | State park campsites in many states | Many US states, some Canadian provinces | Booking fee varies by state | Web | Visit ↗ |
| America's State Parks: find a park ↗ | Finding the right state park in any state | All 50 states | Free | Web | Visit ↗ |
| ReserveCalifornia ↗ Official | California State Parks campsites | California | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Texas State Parks reservations ↗ Official | Texas State Parks campsites and day passes | Texas | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Florida State Parks ↗ Official | Florida State Parks camping and cabins | Florida | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| New York State Parks ↗ Official | NY state park campgrounds and cabins | New York | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Oregon State Parks ↗ Official | Oregon coast and inland campgrounds, yurts | Oregon | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Washington State Parks ↗ Official | Washington state park camping | Washington | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife ↗ Official | Colorado state park camping and passes | Colorado | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Utah State Parks ↗ Official | Utah state park camping | Utah | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Arizona State Parks ↗ Official | Arizona state park camping and cabins | Arizona | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Michigan State Parks ↗ Official | Michigan state park camping | Michigan | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Minnesota State Parks ↗ Official | Minnesota state park camping | Minnesota | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Parks Canada reservations ↗ Official | Canadian national park campsites | Canada | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Ontario Parks reservations ↗ Official | Ontario provincial park campsites | Ontario, Canada | Booking fee | Web | Visit ↗ |
💡 Popular sites open for booking months ahead, often at a set time of day. Make an account and save your details before the window opens.
Links open in a new tab. “Official” means a government site. Links are tagged so each site can see the visit came from Recreation.org. Prices and features change; check each site before you book. Last checked October 2026.
Questions
Where do I book a campsite in a national park?
Most national park and national forest campgrounds are booked on Recreation.gov, the official federal site. Some parks also have first-come, first-served sites that can't be reserved.
How far ahead can I book?
It depends on the campground. Many federal campgrounds release sites on a rolling window, often up to six months ahead, at a set time of day. Check the campground's page on Recreation.gov.
Are state parks on Recreation.gov?
No. Each state runs its own reservation system. Use the state park links in the table above.
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