County government · Alameda
Alameda County parks referrals
Alameda park information; named facilities and operators only
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Alameda2 guides
City government · Alameda
Berkeley Parks and Recreation
Berkeley municipal parks
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Service area: Berkeley municipal parks only
reserve swim session (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Service area: Berkeley municipal parks only
Alpine1 guide
County government · Alpine
Turtle Rock Park
Alpine park information; named facilities and operators only
Official facility information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Turtle Rock Park published conditions
Turtle Rock Park Community Center located in the beautiful Toiyabe Wilderness is available for rent to the public for meetings, events, or activities. The center consists of one large room with a maximum capacity of 150 seated and 300 standing occupants.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Turtle Rock Park published conditions
The use of parking lots, a commercial kitchen, tables, chairs, and a coffee urn are included with the rental. There is an outdoor deck area with picnic tables. Also included in the use of the facility is a barbecue area with two drop down grills.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Amador1 guide
County government · Amador
Amador County parks information
Amador park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Butte1 guide
Special district · Butte
Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD)
Independent recreation district serving the greater Chico area in Butte County. This is an actual district provider, not a Butte County parks department or a claim of countywide park service.
Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Independent CARD district; a partial Butte County provider, not a county park system
The boundaries of CARD encompass an area of approximately 225 square miles
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
CARD park rental instructions (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →CARD park rentals; does not establish all facilities' present operating status
Please note, that the playgrounds are not rentable and will remain open to the public.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Calaveras1 guide
County government · Calaveras
Calaveras County parks information
Calaveras park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Colusa1 guide
County government · Colusa
Colusa County parks information
Colusa park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Contra Costa1 guide
County government · Contra Costa
Contra Costa County parks information
Contra Costa park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →County-maintained parks: large gatherings/sports league permits
If you're interested in hosting large gatherings or sports league events, email SpecD@pw.cccounty.us to request the Park Use Permit form.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County-maintained park use policy
The Use of County Park Policy outlines rules and regulations to ensure visitor safety and preserve county parks. Email SpecD@pw.cccounty.us to request the policy.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Del Norte1 guide
County government · Del Norte
Del Norte County parks information
Del Norte park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
Florence Keller Park is located three miles north of Crescent City on Hwy 101. Signs located on the Hwy will direct you to Elk Valley Crossroad and then to the park. The park has 50 campsites all set in the midst of the Redwoods. Florence Keller park accommodates tent camping and vehicles up to 32 feet. The park offers seven easy-walking trails, one of which is wheelchair accessible. One large picnic area with horseshoe pits, volleyball court, tetherball, playground, and swings is available to rent. Pets are welcome as long as they’re on leashes.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County campsites; does not prohibit separately reserving picnic areas
Campsites are on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations at this time
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
El Dorado1 guide
County government · El Dorado
El Dorado County parks information
El Dorado park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Fresno1 guide
County government · Fresno
Fresno County parks information
Fresno park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
Effective Thursday, December 18, 2025 campground fees and vehicle entry fees to all parks will be free for veterans and active-duty military personnel with proof of veteran or active-duty status and valid identification. If there are any questions, please contact parks at 559-600-3004 or parks@fresnocountyca.gov.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Recurring park schedule, named seasonal closures and Lost Lake check-in restriction
Summer Hours: April 1st - September 30th from 7 AM to 10 PM Winter Hours: October 1st - March 31st from 7 AM to 7 PM (Note: Campers must check in prior to 7:00 PM closure at Lost Lake Recreation Area) Seasonal Closures: Laton-Kingston Park and Skaggs Bridge Park are closed from October 1st until the day before Easter.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Glenn1 guide
County government · Glenn
Glenn County — county parks information
County-published inventory of named county-owned parks. This page contains planning/impact-fee context; it does not establish present opening, visitor charges or reservations for each site.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Humboldt1 guide
County government · Humboldt
Crab Park
Humboldt park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Imperial1 guide
County government · Imperial
Imperial County Public Works — parks and recreation
County parks and reservation inquiries. County-maintained park grounds, community-operated events and museum operations are distinguished. Posted splash-pad season dates do not imply current opening.
Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Sunbeam Lake splash pad — printed 2026 season ended September6, not current opening
Splash pad will be open from May 23, 2026 - September 6, 2026. Days of operation are Friday-Sunday from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Pioneers Park and Museum: county grounds maintenance differs from museum/event operator
Special events and activities are managed by the Imperial County Historical Society. The park grounds, non-museum, is maintained by the County of Imperial.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Inyo1 guide
County government · Inyo
Inyo County parks information
Inyo park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
Reservations for all Inyo County campgrounds can be made at ReserveAmerica.com.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
For questions or alternative site availability, please contact the campground office.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Kern1 guide
County government · Kern
Kern County parks information
Kern park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Kings1 guide
County government · Kings
Kings County parks information
Kings park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
Reservations/payments can be made in person Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
NOTE: Reservations must be made a week in advance, no later than 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays, this includes making changes to any reservations that have already been booked. Cancellations/refunds are allowed up to two weeks prior to your event with a $5.00 fee.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Lake1 guide
County government · Lake
Lake County parks information
Lake park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Lassen1 guide
County government · Lassen
Lassen County parks referrals
Lassen park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Los Angeles1 guide
County government · Los Angeles
Los Angeles County parks information
Los Angeles park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Madera1 guide
County government · Madera
Madera County — Courthouse Park information
Information for the specifically named Courthouse Park in Madera; county grounds-maintenance responsibilities are separately cited. This does not describe City of Madera parks or a complete county park system.
Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →County grounds-maintenance responsibility for named Courthouse Park; no visitor schedule or reservation channel inferred
Following is a list of some of the areas we are responsible for: Bass Lake Government Center Oakhurst Health Center Courthouse Park
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Marin1 guide
County government · Marin
Marin County Parks — visitor and reservation information
Marin County Parks information. Park sites, open-space preserves, court bookings, group permits and special events have different requirements; live closures and actual inventory must be checked with the operator.
Marin County site reservations and permit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Rec.Us Instant Book use limit
Use Instant Book for recreational reservations that are not commercial use or special events.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County picnic areas; not a universal open-space group threshold
Advance reservations are required for groups of 20 or more. Use permits may also be required.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Mariposa1 guide
County government · Mariposa
Mariposa County Public Works — parks and recreation
County-facility recreation and reservation assistance. A generic Facilities directory is not proof that every listed site is available for booking.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Mendocino1 guide
County government · Mendocino
Mendocino County parks information
Mendocino park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
Parks Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County Group Picnic Area reservation handling; specific facility availability must be checked
Facilities staff handle reservations for: Low Gap, Mill Creek, Bower and Redwood Valley Lions Club parks.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Merced1 guide
County government · Merced
Merced County parks information
Merced park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Modoc1 guide
County government · Modoc
Modoc County parks information
Modoc park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published county department function, not a verified booking portal
Park Reservations & Rentals – Scheduling and permitting of park facilities
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Mono1 guide
County government · Mono
Mono County Public Works — parks and recreation sites
Named Mono County recreation sites, including facilities operated under leases. Park establishment dates, historical listings and the Town of Mammoth Lakes' Whitmore operation are not statements of current county operation or availability at every listed site.
Lundy Canyon Campground — seasonal, first come first served (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Printed recurring seasonal pattern; no current opening or closure guaranteed
The campgrounds are always closed during winter months, and generally operate from mid-April through mid-November depending upon snow conditions.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Check current official status; the source's2026 OPEN teaser is not a live condition guarantee
Opening and closing of the campground is dependent on storms that may affect road closures.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Monterey1 guide
County government · Monterey
Monterey County parks referrals
Monterey park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Napa1 guide
Special district · Napa
Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District — parks
Independent public district with countywide jurisdiction; its own parks and trails are distinct from city and state-owned properties it manages or lists. This is not a Napa County department or a directory of every Napa park.
Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Independent district's management does not change state/other ownership
The District also manages and provides recreational access to another 9,000 acres of open space owned by other agencies, including three State Parks within Napa County.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Moore Creek Park — district visitor information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Moore Creek Park — recurring published hours, subject to current closures
Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Moore Creek Park amenities
There is no potable water available at the park.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Nevada1 guide
County government · Nevada
Nevada County — parks and recreation provider referrals
County-published directory of independent park districts, city providers and other land managers. Listed providers keep their own ownership, boundaries, fees and reservation rules; this is not a county-operated park system.
Official named park/provider referrals (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →County directory referrals; no county ownership or merged provider inferred
Connect with local park districts, recreation provider, stewardship groups, and outdoor organizations.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Orange1 guide
County government · Orange
Orange County parks information
Orange park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Placer1 guide
County government · Placer
Placer County Parks — reservations and visitor information
County Parks, Trails & Open Space reservation information and separately scoped Hidden Falls visitor instructions. Mears Place and the announced future Big Hill Preserve entrance have different rules.
Hidden Falls Regional Park — Mears Place visitor rules (opens in a new tab)
Hidden Falls existing Mears Place entrance, not Big Hill Preserve
Parking reservations are required at 7587 Mears Place on weekends, certain holidays, and other designated high-use days.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Hidden Falls parking eligibility; no vehicle-capacity guarantee
A parking reservation is only required if you are bringing a vehicle into the park. Visitors arriving on foot, by bicycle or on horseback do not need a parking reservation.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Placer County park and Hidden Falls parking reservations (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Hidden Falls parking cannot be booked by phone
No. Parking reservations must be made online through our parking reservation system.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Plumas1 guide
County government · Plumas
Plumas County — Taylorsville Campground information
County-published information for this named seasonal campground. The printed regular season is April15–October15, weather dependent; current opening is not established. Camping is first come, first served, while picnic-area reservations are separate.
Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Taylorsville printed recurring season; October26 is beyond the ordinary closing date, no current opening claim
April 15 – October 15 (weather dependent)
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Taylorsville camping; separate picnic-area reservations exist
Reservations not accepted for camping – First come, first served.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Riverside1 guide
Special district · Riverside
Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District
Riverside park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Sacramento1 guide
County government · Sacramento
Sacramento County parks information
Sacramento park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →San Benito1 guide
County government · San Benito
San Benito County parks information
San Benito park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Historical Park shelter rentals only; closed San Justo is excluded
No refund of $50 rental fee due to rain or cancellation of reservation.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Historical Park group shelters only
Park closes at sunset. Permittee shall ensure that activities cease and everyone leaves the park.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
1 more service link
San Bernardino1 guide
County government · San Bernardino
San Bernardino County parks information
San Bernardino park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →San Diego1 guide
County government · San Diego
San Diego County parks information
San Diego park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →San Francisco1 guide
County government · San Francisco
San Francisco County parks information
San Francisco park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →San Joaquin1 guide
County government · San Joaquin
San Joaquin County parks information
San Joaquin park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →San Luis Obispo1 guide
County government · San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo County parks information
San Luis Obispo park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →San Mateo1 guide
County government · San Mateo
San Mateo County parks information
San Mateo park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Santa Barbara1 guide
County government · Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County parks information
Santa Barbara park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Santa Clara1 guide
County government · Santa Clara
Santa Clara County parks information
Santa Clara park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
Planning a big party? Need some elbow room? We have reservable picnic areas for you in 14 of our county parks.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Santa Cruz1 guide
County government · Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County Parks — facilities and reservations
Santa Cruz County parks and recreation information; city parks and state parks have their own operators. Picnic reservation confirmation requires the returned signed county permit.
Santa Cruz County picnic-area reservations (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Santa Cruz County picnic-area online bookings
Online Picnic Area Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, and may be made up to one year in advance. Full payment is required when reservations are made.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Payment alone is not final county permit confirmation
Your reservation is confirmed once you have received a Docusign permit from County Parks and returned it with your signature!
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Shasta2 guides
City government · Shasta
Redding Parks and Recreation
Redding municipal parks
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Service area: Redding municipal parks only
County government · Shasta
Shasta County Public Works — named parks information
Shasta County Public Works information for specifically named county-managed parks and access facilities. Redding municipal parks remain a separate provider; other Shasta, federal and state parks are not inferred.
French Gulch Park — county day-use information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →French Gulch Park day use only
Dogs are welcome; just remember to bring their leash.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Sierra1 guide
County government · Sierra
Sierra County parks information
Sierra park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Siskiyou1 guide
County government · Siskiyou
Siskiyou County — recreation and park district referrals
County's formal special-district directory lists Dunsmuir, Mt. Shasta and Weed recreation/park districts. Their separate districts and boundaries are preserved. Legacy HTTP target sites have not been verified and are not promoted as current booking portals.
Official named park/provider referrals (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Siskiyou County directory, not county operation of all listed parks
Most special districts maintain their own websites. These special districts are listed under Web Links below.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Named independent provider listed by the county; legacy HTTP target and booking availability not verified
Dunsmuir Recreation & Parks District
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Solano2 guides
County government · Solano
Solano County parks information
Solano park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Solano County park grounds and day-use areas
Smoking or use of e-cigarettes is not permitted inside or on the grounds of any Solano County park.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Solano County park grounds and day-use areas
Pets are not allowed in the day use areas, but are allowed in the campground for registered campers.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
City government · Solano
Vacaville Parks and Recreation
Vacaville municipal parks
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Service area: Vacaville municipal parks only
Sonoma1 guide
County government · Sonoma
Sonoma County parks information
Sonoma park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Stanislaus1 guide
County government · Stanislaus
Stanislaus County parks information
Stanislaus park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published regional camping reservation horizon; does not revive ended Woodward operation
secure your spot up to six months in advance!
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Modesto Reservoir visitor restriction
No Pets Or Gas Cans Allowed
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Statewide1 guide
California state agency · Statewide
California Department of Parks and Recreation — Reservations
California statewide reservation programme information; county browsing does not establish local facilities, inventory or booking eligibility
Read state park booking windows and fees (opens in a new tab)
Standard ReserveCalifornia booking window; selected drawings have a separate process
The standard rolling window opens up to six months before arrival, with daily releases at 8 a.m. (the guide labels this PST).
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Exception to the standard six-month window; only facilities included in DPR’s active drawings
Selected high-demand facilities use reservation drawings for a chance to reserve up to eight months ahead.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Check cancellation, modification and accessible-site rules (opens in a new tab)
DPR’s conditional same-day accessible-site release; no current availability claimed
Unoccupied accessible overnight facilities are held for people with disabilities until 5 p.m. each day.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Park and campground-specific restrictions are separate from the statewide guide
Review the individual park and campground page for occupancy limits, pets and other critical restrictions before booking.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
1 more service link
Get ReserveCalifornia account and booking help (opens in a new tab)
Booking assistance, not emergency or park field operations
For technical or booking problems, call (800) 444-7275 or use ReserveCalifornia’s Contact Us option.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Sutter1 guide
County government · Sutter
Harter Park
Sutter park information; named facilities and operators only
Official facility information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Harter Park grounds
Vehicles (trucks, cars and trailers) are not permitted within the park
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Harter Park recurring visitor hours, not General Services office hours
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Tehama1 guide
County government · Tehama
Tehama County parks information
Tehama park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
On February 27, 2024, the Tehama County Board of Supervisors approved a new fee schedule for all Tehama County Parks, effective April 1, 2024. The new fee schedule is viewable here. Any reservations not confirmed and paid for prior to April 1, 2024, will be charged in accordance with the new rates and structured time slots for availability.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Trinity1 guide
County government · Trinity
Trinity County — Hayfork Pool provider referral
County Facilities directory's specifically named Hayfork Pool referral to Greater Hayfork Valley Park and Recreation District. The district is a separate operator. Pool season, hours, price, reservation availability and other county facilities are not established.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Tulare1 guide
County government · Tulare
Tulare County parks information
Tulare park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Tuolumne1 guide
County government · Tuolumne
Tuolumne County parks information
Tuolumne park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
Contact Tuolumne County Recreation at Recreation@tuolumnecounty.ca.gov or 209-533-5663
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Ventura1 guide
County government · Ventura
Ventura County parks information
Ventura park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Yolo1 guide
County government · Yolo
Yolo County parks information
Yolo park information; named facilities and operators only
Full guide, contact details & sources →Yuba1 guide
County government · Yuba
Yuba County parks information
Yuba park information; named facilities and operators only
Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
Yuba County will honor valid Distinguished Veteran Pass-holders to one individual campsite at Sycamore Ranch for up to five consecutive days, in a three month period, at no charge.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator
It is California State Parks that issues the pass that Yuba County will honor. The Distinguished Veteran Pass must be shown to staff and determined validity and that it matches the identity of the person that the reservation is for.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Selected agencies, with sources checked individually. See all coverage and sources.