Camping
Fees
Reserving campsites through the online reservation system adds a $4 per day ($12 maximum) non-refundable convenience fee.
Primitive Site |
$8 |
Developed Site |
$10 |
Developed Site with Electric Hookup |
$14 |
Developed Site with Sewage Hookup |
$14 |
Developed Site with Electric + Sewage Hookups |
$18 |
Electric Hookup with Annual Camping Permit |
$4 |
Sewage Hookup with Annual Camping Permit |
$4 |
Electric and Sewage Hookup with Annual Camping Permit |
$8 |
Water Hookup |
No Fee |
• Camping fees are per vehicle, per night.
• For all other fees, go to the Fees webpage.
Types of Camping
Developed Campsite Features:
- Site number
- Parking space
- Picnic table
- Grill
- Some sites feature shelters
Primitive Camping Features:
- None of the above amenities
- Typically a vault toilet nearby
- No designated sites
- Includes boat-in and beach camping
Campground Amenities
Vault Toilets – the most basic restroom, no running water
Comfort Stations – a restroom with flushing toilets and sinks with running water
Showers – some comfort stations feature showers
Check specific park for drinking water availability
Campsite Utilities
Developed Campsites may feature the following utility hookups:
- Electric Hook-up (30 or 50 amps)
- Water Hook-up
- Sewer Hook-up
Camping at a site with an electric and/or sewer hook-up requires payment of the hook-up fee even if the camper does not use the utility.
Check the specific park “Activities and Amenities” webpage for the type and number of hook-ups available at each park.
Reserving a Campsite
- Most campgrounds have a certain number of campsites that can be reserved in advance online.
- Campsites can be reserved 6 months in advance.
- Click here to make a Reservation
Specialized Camping
Group Camping:
- Camping areas for large groups usually feature a large group shelter.
- Requires advance reservation fee for the group shelter ($30 or $50) in addition to camping or day-use fees for each vehicle.
RV Rally Sites:
- Areas set aside for groups of RVs, such as on a beach.
- Requires advance reservation fee for the area ($60 or $90) in addition to camping or day-use fees for each vehicle.
Equestrian Camping:
- Usually a small corral is provided.
Walk-In Campsites:
- Intended for tent camping, the campsites are set apart from the parking area, requiring a short walk.
Stay Limit
- Campers may stay in a park for a maximum of 14 days during a 20-day period.
- Campers shall completely remove camping equipment and gear from the park for 7 calendar days
during the 20-day period. - The exception is at Hyde Memorial State Park – the campsites with electric hookups have a 7-day limit.
Pets
- Pet owners shall pick up after their pets and maintain the area in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Pet owners shall restrain pets on leashes that are not more than 10 feet in length.
- Pet owners shall not leave their pets unattended in vehicles or campsites.
- Pet owners shall prevent their pets from excessive barking, howling, and making loud noises,
so as not to disturb others.
More About Camping
- Quiet hours are between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am
- Campers shall not save or reserve camping spaces for others even by purchasing additional permits.
- Campsite check-out time is 2:00 p.m.
- Campers may not retain and leave vacant a campsite for more than 24 hours.
- Vehicles in the park between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. are subject to camping fees.
- Visitors may be required to pay fees for their entire stay in advance (rather than daily) for
weekends, holidays, or special events.