Read before you roam.
Useful context for better park days. Our field guides connect official information with the details that matter for a visit.
Check campfire rules for your exact park
Wood, charcoal, and gas appliances can have different restrictions, and permission at one park does not carry over to another.
Read the guide THE FIELD GUIDEFirewood and boat rules that protect California parks
Check destination-specific firewood restrictions and vessel inspection requirements before moving between parks.
Read the guide THE FIELD GUIDEPlan around wildlife-area closures
A closed wildlife-viewing area can coexist with other visitor access; keep seasonal restrictions tied to the place named in the notice.
Read the guide THE FIELD GUIDEPlan for campground and visitor-service changes
Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.
Read the guide THE FIELD GUIDEReading trail closures before a California park visit
Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access.
Read the guide THE FIELD GUIDEUnderstand a park’s algae notice
Use the named water body and official advisory to plan water activities; advisories do not apply uniformly to every park.
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