Reserving a campsite at one of California’s State Parks just got easier with the passage of AB 618. The bill will help open up campsites by deterring no-shows and cancellations. Governor Newsom signed the bill into law and it will go into effective on January 1, 2024.
As many campers know, the high demand for the 15,000+ campsites and shortcomings of the current reservation system have made it very difficult to reserve a campsite. In addition, many reserved campsites go unused because of the lack of penalties for no shows. The bill will also incentivize early cancellations and make more campsites available to others. Campsite Assist can also help campers snag campsite reservations by providing alerts (text and email) when campsites become available.
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
In addition, the bill directs California State Parks to implement a lottery system for 5 of the most popular state parks. The state parks will be determined based on booking interest 6 months in advance of the reservation date.
Low-income park visitors holding the “Golden Bear” annual pass will also receive a 25% discount. This will include households that have an income below a certain income level. CalWORKs and supplemental security income recipients will also be eligible.
Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking and picnicking.
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