When campgrounds open for booking

Alaska State Parks

• Cabins and lodging: Opens 90 days before arrival. New dates open at 12:00 AM Alaska Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Arizona State Parks

• Opens 365 days before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Arkansas State Parks

• Opens 12 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.

Official reservation site

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

• Opens 6 months before arrival. New dates open at 12:00 AM Mountain Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Connecticut State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Delaware State Parks

• Opens 12 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Florida State Parks

• Residents: Opens 11 months before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Eastern Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Non-residents: Opens 10 months before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Eastern Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Georgia State Parks

• Opens 13 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Residents: Opens 14 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Hawaii State Parks

• Opens 12 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Illinois State Parks

• Opens 6 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Indiana State Parks

• Opens 6 months before arrival. New dates open at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Iowa State Parks

• Opens 3 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Isabella County Parks

• The season's dates open together on one launch day each year; the last one we recorded was February 11, 2025. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Kansas State Parks

• The season's dates open together on one launch day each year; the last one we recorded was December 10, 2025. New dates open at 12:00 PM Central Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Cabins and lodging: Opens 364 days before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.

Official reservation site

Kentucky State Parks

• Opens 12 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Louisiana State Parks

• Opens 13 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Maine State Parks

• The season's dates open together on one launch day each year; the last one we recorded was February 4, 2027. New dates open at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Maryland State Parks

• Opens 12 months before arrival. New dates open at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Massachusetts State Parks

• Opens 4 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Mecosta County Parks

• We have no rule recorded for this system; check the official site.

Official reservation site

Michigan State Parks

• Opens 6 months before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. Sun, Sat: 9:00 AM.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Minnesota State Parks

• Opens 120 days before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Central Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Mississippi State Parks

• Opens 13 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Missouri State Parks

• Opens 12 months before arrival. New dates open at 7:00 AM Central Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Montana State Parks

• Opens 3 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Muskegon County Parks

• We have no rule recorded for this system; check the official site.

Official reservation site

Nevada State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

New Hampshire State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. Sun, Sat: 9:00 AM.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

New Jersey State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

New Mexico State Parks

• Opens 6 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

New York State Parks

• Opens 9 months before arrival. New dates open at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The time differs on some dates.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

North Carolina State Parks

• Opens 6 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

North Dakota State Parks

• Opens 95 days before arrival. New dates open at 7:00 AM Central Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Cabins and lodging: Opens 365 days before arrival. New dates open at 7:00 AM Central Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Ohio State Parks

• Opens 6 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Oklahoma State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Oregon State Parks

• Opens 6 months before arrival. New dates open at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Pennsylvania State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Recreation.gov

• Each campground sets how far ahead it opens; its Recreation.gov page shows it. New dates open at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Campgrounds with their own rule

• Apgar Campground
  • Opens 6 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Aspenglen Campground
  • Opens 6 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Avalanche Campground
  • Opens 6 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Big Meadows Campground
  • Opens 6 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

ReserveCalifornia

• Opens 6 months before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Rhode Island State Parks

• Opens 12 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.

Official reservation site

South Carolina State Parks

• Opens 13 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

South Dakota State Parks

• Opens 90 days before arrival. New dates open at 7:00 AM Central Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Tacoma Power Parks

• Opens 9 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Tennessee State Parks

• Opens 12 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Texas State Parks

• Opens 5 months before arrival. New dates open at 8:00 AM Central Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Utah State Parks

• Opens 4 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Group sites: Opens 11 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Vermont State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. New dates open at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Virginia State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Washington State Parks

• Opens 9 months before arrival. New dates open at 7:00 AM Pacific Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Wisconsin State Parks

• Opens 11 months before arrival. New dates open at 9:00 AM Central Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Wyoming State Parks

• Residents: Opens 120 days before arrival. New dates open at 7:00 AM Mountain Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Non-residents: Opens 113 days before arrival. New dates open at 7:00 AM Mountain Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

Alberta Parks

• Opens 90 days before arrival. New dates open at 9:00 AM Mountain Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Group sites · Cabins and lodging: Opens 180 days before arrival. New dates open at 9:00 AM Mountain Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)

Official reservation site

BC Parks

• Opens 3 months before arrival. New dates open at 7:00 AM Pacific Time.Source (checked 2026-10-17)
• Group sites: Opens 12 months before arrival. The time of day is not published; check the official site.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.

Official reservation site

City of Thunder Bay

• We have no rule recorded for this system; check the official site.

Official reservation site

Gatineau Park

• The season's dates open together on one launch day each year; the last one we recorded was March 15, 2025. New dates open at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.Some details of this rule are not confirmed; check the official site.Source (checked 2026-10-17)