State park guides
State parks by state, with the reservation layer built in
Browse a national directory of state park system places, then use the live guides for the parks we have already hand-polished with imagery, camping details, rules, seasonal context, and packing advice.
13 live guides3,596 directory entries50 state systems
3,596 directory entries
A broad state-by-state inventory built from official state park agency directories and paired with each state's booking system.
13 full guides live
The deeper guide layer adds imagery, campground choices, trail decisions, source notes, and pack logic.
50 state systems
Every state keeps its own reservation portal, vehicle pass rules, booking windows, and camping quirks.
Live state park guides
Each guide pairs place-specific imagery with the practical layer that usually decides the trip: reservation windows, campground choice, vehicle passes, and trail timing.
California
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
California's huge desert park: palm canyons, badlands, wildflowers, dirt roads, primitive camping, and a winter-to-spring planning window.
ReserveCalifornia handles reservable California State Parks campgrounds. Treat popular winter and wildflower dates as early booking windows.
Florida
Bahia Honda State Park
A Florida Keys beach-and-camping park with clear water, limited shade, capacity closures, and very competitive reservations.
Florida residents can reserve cabins and campsites 11 months in advance. Non-residents can reserve 10 months in advance.
South Dakota
Custer State Park
A Black Hills wildlife and road-trip anchor with bison, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake, lodges, cabins, and a one-year camping window.
Custer State Park camping reservations are available one year in advance through South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks.
Utah
Dead Horse Point State Park
A Moab-area overlook park with Colorado River bends, dark skies, cliff-edge hiking, mountain biking, yurts, and reservable campgrounds.
Utah State Parks uses ReserveAmerica. Individual campsites generally open on a four-month rolling window, with many group facilities opening farther ahead.
Washington
Deception Pass State Park
Washington's iconic bridge-and-island park, with rugged beaches, old-growth forest, tidewater views, and reservable campgrounds.
Washington State Parks generally allows reservations up to nine months ahead, with same-day camping reservations available until 2 p.m. at reservable campgrounds.
Wisconsin
Devil's Lake State Park
Wisconsin's cliff-and-lake classic: quartzite bluffs, Ice Age Trail miles, swimming beaches, paddling, climbing, and reservable camping.
Wisconsin state park camping reservations are required and can be made same day or up to 11 months before the planned occupancy date.
Colorado
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
A Front Range mountain park close to Denver, with aspens, overlooks, cabins, yurts, tent sites, RV sites, and altitude-aware hiking.
Golden Gate Canyon reservations can be made up to six months before arrival through Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Ohio
Hocking Hills State Park
Ohio's gorge-and-waterfall classic, with Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, cabins, campsites, and ReserveOhio planning.
Ohio State Parks campsite reservations may be made up to six months in advance through ReserveOhio or by phone.
Minnesota
Itasca State Park
Minnesota's Mississippi headwaters park, with lake-country camping, cabins, bike paths, old pines, and reservation-required stays.
Use the Minnesota DNR reservation system and reserve before occupying a campsite or lodging unit. Some lodging and group facilities use a 120-day booking window.
New York
Letchworth State Park
The Genesee River gorge park with major waterfalls, fall color, seasonal camping, cabins, overlooks, and ReserveAmerica booking.
Use ReserveAmerica for Letchworth camping and cabins. Same-day reservations may be available before posted cutoff times when inventory exists.
Arizona
Lost Dutchman State Park
A Sonoran Desert base below the Superstition Mountains, with winter camping, big sunset views, and serious heat discipline.
Arizona State Parks lists Lost Dutchman campsite reservations online and by phone. Check the official reservation calendar before choosing dates.
Texas
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Texas canyon country with red-rock drives, the Lighthouse Trail, day-use capacity limits, cabins, glamping, and reservable campsites.
Use the Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation system for campsites, facilities, and day-use planning. Check availability before building the itinerary.
Oregon
Silver Falls State Park
Oregon's waterfall showcase, with the Trail of Ten Falls, forest camping, cabins, group sites, and shoulder-season rain logic.
Oregon State Parks generally allows reservations from the day of arrival through six months ahead at most reservable campgrounds.
Reservation systems
Every state has its own rules
That is why state park pages need official booking references, not generic advice. The state-by-state directory below keeps every official reservation path reachable, then each state page shows the inventory entries we can expand into full guides.
- Official reservation portal
- Booking window and same-day rules
- Campground season and closure notes
- Vehicle pass or day-use requirement
State by state
Official camping and reservation links
Every state park system has its own portal, booking window, pass rules, and facility quirks. Start with the official source, then open the state guide to browse its directory entries.
50 state systems
Alabama State Parks
Alabama
Use the official Alabama State Parks reservation flow for campsites, cabins, lodge rooms, and park-specific availability.
22 directory entries
Alaska State Parks
Alaska
Alaska notes that most state park campgrounds are first come unless a campground is specifically marked as reservable; public-use cabins reserve through ReserveAmerica.
74 directory entries
Arizona State Parks and Trails
Arizona
Arizona handles camping, cabins, and some day-use reservations through the official Arizona State Parks reservation system.
34 directory entries
Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas
Arkansas uses its official state parks reservation system for campsites, cabins, lodges, marinas, and group facilities.
54 directory entries
California State Parks
California
ReserveCalifornia is the official reservation service for California State Parks camping and many day-use facilities.
266 directory entries
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado
Colorado state park campsites are reservation-only and can be booked up to six months before arrival.
43 directory entries
Connecticut DEEP State Parks
Connecticut
Connecticut state park and forest camping reservations run through ReserveAmerica for the reservable campgrounds.
138 directory entries
Delaware State Parks
Delaware
Delaware handles camping, cabins, cottages, yurts, and some day-use facilities through its official reservations page.
18 directory entries
Florida State Parks
Florida
Florida routes camping and cabin reservations through the official state parks reservation information page.
173 directory entries
Georgia State Parks
Georgia
Georgia books campsites, cabins, cottages, yurts, shelters, and group facilities through its official reservations page.
42 directory entries
Hawaii State Parks
Hawaii
Hawaii uses state camping permits for designated state park camping and lodging facilities.
53 directory entries
Idaho State Parks and Recreation
Idaho
Idaho State Parks routes reservable campsites and facilities through its Get Outside Idaho reservation portal.
28 directory entries
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois
Illinois uses ExploreMoreIL for IDNR camping, cabins, group camps, and shelters; regular campsite reservations must be made at least three days before arrival.
135 directory entries
Indiana State Parks
Indiana
Indiana books camping, inns, cabins, shelters, recreation buildings, and group camps through its official reservations page.
34 directory entries
Iowa DNR State Parks
Iowa
Iowa campsite reservations open on a three-month rolling window and can be made up to the day of arrival when paying by credit card.
66 directory entries
Kansas Wildlife and Parks
Kansas
Kansas uses CampIt KS for state park camping reservations and facility availability.
27 directory entries
Kentucky State Parks
Kentucky
Kentucky handles lodge rooms, cottages, campsites, and golf or marina-linked stays through its official park reservation flow.
46 directory entries
Louisiana State Parks
Louisiana
Louisiana uses ReserveAmerica for state park campsites, cabins, lodges, group camps, and day-use availability.
38 directory entries
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine
Maine opens state park camping reservations on a seasonal schedule, with some group sites handled directly by parks.
47 directory entries
Maryland Park Service
Maryland
Maryland routes most campsites, cabins, shelters, and other overnight facilities through its statewide reservation system.
57 directory entries
Massachusetts DCR
Massachusetts
Massachusetts DCR lists state park camping and links reservable campgrounds through its official camping page.
154 directory entries
Michigan DNR
Michigan
Michigan uses MiDNRReservations for camping, lodging, harbors, and pavilions, with rules published by DNR.
103 directory entries
Minnesota DNR
Minnesota
Minnesota state park campsites require a reservation before occupancy, including same-day stays.
71 directory entries
Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Mississippi
Mississippi uses the MDWFP reservation system for state park campsites, cabins, lodge rooms, and other facilities.
22 directory entries
Missouri State Parks
Missouri
Missouri offers thousands of reservable state park campsites through its official camping reservation system.
92 directory entries
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Montana
Montana state park campsites and facilities can be reserved up to three months in advance, with a one-day minimum window.
54 directory entries
Nebraska Game and Parks
Nebraska
Nebraska routes campground and lodging reservations through the official Game and Parks reservation page.
75 directory entries
Nevada State Parks
Nevada
Nevada camping reservations can be made from three days to 11 months in advance through Reserve Nevada.
27 directory entries
New Hampshire State Parks
New Hampshire
New Hampshire campsites can be reserved online through ReserveAmerica up to 11 months in advance.
76 directory entries
New Jersey State Parks
New Jersey
New Jersey uses its official camping reservation system for state park and forest campsites, cabins, shelters, and group sites.
54 directory entries
New Mexico State Parks
New Mexico
New Mexico uses ReserveAmerica for state park campsite reservations and park availability.
36 directory entries
New York State Parks and DEC
New York
New York State Park and DEC campground reservations run through the state reservation system, with same-day rules published by New York.
194 directory entries
North Carolina State Parks
North Carolina
North Carolina processes state park camping reservations through ReserveAmerica and explains exceptions on its official camping pages.
44 directory entries
North Dakota Parks and Recreation
North Dakota
North Dakota campsites can be booked 95 days in advance; cabins, yurts, shelters, and meeting rooms can be reserved up to 365 days ahead.
18 directory entries
Ohio State Parks
Ohio
Ohio uses ReserveOhio for state park campground, cabin, lodge, shelter, and facility reservations; state park campsite reservations can be made up to six months in advance.
75 directory entries
Oklahoma State Parks
Oklahoma
Oklahoma routes state park reservations through TravelOK and park-specific booking links.
38 directory entries
Oregon State Parks
Oregon
Oregon accepts new camping reservations from the day of arrival through six months in advance at most reservable campgrounds.
183 directory entries
Pennsylvania DCNR
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state park campsites can be reserved online or by phone through the official reservation center.
126 directory entries
Rhode Island State Parks
Rhode Island
Rhode Island partners with ReserveAmerica for its state campground reservations and publishes camping policies as a PDF.
13 directory entries
South Carolina State Parks
South Carolina
South Carolina uses ReserveAmerica for state park campsites, cabins, villas, lodge rooms, picnic shelters, and day-use facilities.
49 directory entries
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
South Dakota
Most South Dakota state park campground reservations open on a rolling 90-day window; Custer State Park is the major exception.
65 directory entries
Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee
Tennessee uses its official reservation platform for campsites, cabins, lodges, inns, golf, marinas, shelters, and venues.
65 directory entries
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas
Texas requires reservations for many overnight and day-use visits, with vehicle license plates entered during booking.
90 directory entries
Utah State Parks
Utah
Utah individual campsites are generally available on a four-month rolling window; group sites are generally available 11 months ahead.
45 directory entries
Vermont State Parks
Vermont
Vermont State Parks publishes reservation policies and handles camping reservations through its official reservations page.
59 directory entries
Virginia State Parks
Virginia
Virginia routes campsites, cabins, lodges, yurts, bunkhouses, and shelters through its official reservation system.
43 directory entries
Washington State Parks
Washington
Washington books campsites, cabins, yurts, group camps, vacation houses, and day-use facilities up to nine months ahead, with same-day campsite reservations available until 2 p.m.
147 directory entries
West Virginia State Parks
West Virginia
West Virginia books camping, cabins, lodge rooms, and resort-park stays through the state parks lodging and camping pages.
47 directory entries
Wisconsin State Park System
Wisconsin
Wisconsin state park camping reservations are required and can be made same day or up to 11 months ahead.
108 directory entries
Wyoming State Parks
Wyoming
Wyoming uses reserve.wyoming.gov for state park reservations and passes; camping stays are generally limited to 14 days in any 30-day period unless posted otherwise.
28 directory entries
Directory inventory source: USGS PAD-US 4.1. We collapse protected-land records into state-level park system entries and keep official booking links separate so reservation rules stay tied to agency sources.