Reservations are required to park in the Preferred Paid Lot on weekends and peak periods from 7am – 3pm. The fee to park in the Preferred Paid lot is $25 Monday – Friday and $50 on weekends and peak periods, regardless of how many people are in a single vehicle. ...
As a result of the popularity, the campground is reservation only, so don’t show up without one or you’ll likely be unable to stay. When you’re done with the beach, check out the nearby California geography and some of the trails within the park. If the ocean isn’t your thing,...
Camp 4 reverts to a reservation system for Fridays through Sundays in mid-February during the annual Yosemite Firefall phenomena at Horsetail Falls. Firefall reservations are typically released all at once in December. Check the park’s website or call the ranger station at (209) 372-0200 for...
Leave Pinnacles National Park and travel 233 miles to Ventura, California. Day 16: Ventura to Channel Islands National Park Make a reservation for an Island Packers tour to Channel Islands National Park. Head back to Los Angeles after the day tour, or stay in Ventura for another night. ...
If you’re planning to go camping in California during the peak season (summer months or a holiday weekend), absolutely make a reservation. Especially if you plan to camp at a National Park or a beach campground. Many campgrounds fill up six months ahead, so you definitely want to plan in...
So there. $10, $20 park entry; opens early Jul. Plan B: The 57 sites at Porcupine Flat Campground, 3 miles farther up Tioga Road toward Tuolumne, are also no-reservation. BYO water. $10, $20 park entry; opens early Jul; nps.gov/yose A Wine Tasting Trip through Valle de Guadalupe...
, and pit toilets. Like many Joshua Tree National Park camping locations, Ryan Campground does not offer potable water, so be sure to bring plenty for drinking and cooking. Horse lovers are welcome—Ryan Campround houses one of just two designated horse camps in Joshua Tree National Park....