With some campgrounds selling out within minutes, a new lottery system aims to give more campers a chance at bookings.

In addition to the website, California State Parks is expanding its popular reservation drawings, or lottery system, to include more in-demand campgrounds.

Planning a camping trip to one of California’s most iconic state parks just got a lot easier.

If you want to head into the outdoors this summer, then now might actually be time to make your campsite reservations.

Ranking California state parks: What’s best for your preferences? A new report ranks the 10 best parks in 2025 for camping, hiking, wildflowers, kid friendliness and more.

Summer is the season of exploring the great outdoors, but if you want to book a spot at one of California’s most picturesque campgrounds for a weekend getaway, you might be out of luck. In fa… ...