In California, 29 county departments, 2 special districts, 1 city government and 1 state agency publish 50 official links for this service, 1 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (21), documents (3), eligibility (3), deadlines (3), payment methods (2), accessibility (2) and appointments (1). 32 counties have a page for it below.
Before you start · 2 things to check
Check the operator's current park status, season, reservation availability and fees before travelling.
County, city, district, state and federal parks can have different operators and rules.
Open the County River Park page and use its specific “Tehama County River Park Reservation Packet” link. The page also describes reservable picnic areas. PDF contents, current prices, availability and the complete filing/payment process have not been reviewed; this is not a confirmed online reservation.
Specific River Park page: published reservation-packet link; PDF contents and prices not reviewed
Power and a BBQ Wagon are available at all the picnic areas for additional fees. (Click below for more information.) Tehama County River Park Reservation Packet
Official ReserveCalifornia reservation service. Create or verify your account, check the actual facility’s inventory, restrictions and total price, and complete the reservation there. Availability and park-specific rules apply.
ReserveCalifornia FAQs — official online reservations
I’m new to ReserveCalifornia™. How do I get started?
Welcome! To get started, please create an account:
Go to www.reservecalifornia.com and select the “Log in / Sign up” link in the upper-right corner.
On the Sign In page, select the “Create an Account” link.
Enter your name, email address, and create a password.
Check your email inbox for a verification email and follow the instructions to verify your account.
Once verified, complete your profile and your account will be ready to use!
DPR’s booking guide explains the rolling reservation window, separate site and transaction fees, contact hours and selected reservation drawings. It does not show guaranteed inventory or a universal nightly price.
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).
Read DPR’s current accommodation policies before booking, cancelling or changing a reservation. Accessible overnight facilities have specific proof and occupancy rules; disability documentation alone does not establish a discount.
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 FAQ for account email verification, the rolling booking window and technical assistance. Contact the reservation call center for booking issues; individual parks do not take reservations.
Booking assistance, not emergency or park field operations
For technical or booking problems, call (800) 444-7275 or use ReserveCalifornia’s Contact Us option.