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California camping, measured and explained
We watch 612 campgrounds across California state parks, national forests and national parks, roughly 25,000 individual sites, every few minutes. These articles are written from what that data shows: which campgrounds actually sell out, where the loopholes are, and how to get a site at the ones everyone wants.
Yosemite Camping Reservations 2027: Every Release Date and Time
Mark your calendar for the 15th. That is the day Yosemite Valley campsites for 2027 become available, and the clock starts at 7:00am Pacific time on…
Los Angeles Beach Camping: Malibu, Ventura and Orange County
Los Angeles has no beach campground of its own, but seven within about ninety minutes. Here is what each one is like, which sell out fastest, and…
San Diego Beach Camping: Which Sites Sell Out and Which Don’t
San Diego County has four beach campgrounds and more people who want a site than all four can hold. Here is what each one is like, which sell out…
Free vs Paid Campsite Alert Apps: What You’re Paying For
Free and paid campsite alert apps check the same public availability data. Here’s what you’re actually paying for, and when free is enough.
Why California Campsites Show a Lock Icon on ReserveCalifornia
A lock icon on ReserveCalifornia means a site was cancelled and is about to release, usually at 8am. Here’s what it means and how the release…
How to Get a California Campsite Cancellation Alert
California campgrounds cancel constantly. Here’s how a cancellation alert actually works, and how to set one up free for state and federal parks.
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