> Canonical: https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services > Content revision: 2026-10-20T20:54:47.266Z THE FIELD GUIDE # Plan for campground and visitor-service changes Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · California Parks ## Check the service you need A park’s general opening information does not describe every visitor service. At Benbow, the campground sanitation dump station is listed as out of service and closed until further notice. That is a restriction on the dump station, not evidence that every area of the park is closed. If your trip depends on a particular service, check that service explicitly rather than relying on a general park listing. [Official visitor information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=426) ## Availability can be partial Angel Island’s visitor page lists day-use boat slips as partially closed, with 16 slips open at the time of the source review. This illustrates why a facility notice needs both a location and a scope. An overnight plan, a day-use boat landing, and another park activity may have different requirements; the reviewed statement about day-use slips should not be extended to other facilities. [Official visitor information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=468) ## Prepare for reduced maintenance Ahjumawi’s visitor notice reports temporarily limited maintenance services and asks visitors to carry out all refuse they bring. Review the actual instructions as well as the headline: reduced service can change what you need to bring and take away without preventing a visit. Where a notice gives no end date, this directory keeps that date unknown. Confirm the latest arrangement with the managing agency before relying on the service. [Official visitor information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=464) ## Documented current impacts These notices are shared with affected park pages. Regional guidance is labeled separately. Closure noticeFacilities ### Tolowa Dunes State Park: Campground Park-specific information - Campground The campground is closed until further notice. The source lists daytime access separately. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=430)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Tolowa Dunes State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/tolowa-dunes-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Wilder Ranch State Park: Park store Park-specific information - Park store The park store is closed until further notice because of flooding. This notice concerns the store, not the entire park. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Wilder Ranch State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/wilder-ranch-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Death Valley National Park: Saline Valley Lower Springs, Emigrant and seasonal campgrounds Park-specific information - Saline Valley Lower Springs, Emigrant and seasonal campgrounds Lower Springs at Saline Valley is closed after a September 15 fire; the source distinguishes the camping area between Lower and Palm Springs. Emigrant campground/restrooms are closed indefinitely for water-system repairs. Texas Springs, Stovepipe Wells and Sunset have seasonal closures; consult the source for their changing schedules. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Death Valley National Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/death-valley-national-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Yosemite National Park: Outside-valley campgrounds Park-specific information - Outside-valley campgrounds Bridalveil Creek, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, and Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds are listed closed. Open campground options require reservations in the reviewed source; check individual dates before planning an overnight stay. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Yosemite National Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/yosemite-national-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Van Damme State Park: Backcountry environmental campsites Park-specific information - Backcountry environmental campsites The nine primitive backcountry sites are closed for maintenance. This does not describe all developed camping at the park. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=433)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Van Damme State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/van-damme-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Westport-Union Landing State Beach: Abalone Point Campground Park-specific information - Abalone Point Campground The campground is closed for the season. April 15, 2027 is an anticipated reopening date, not a confirmed reopening. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=440)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Westport-Union Landing State Beach ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/westport-union-landing-state-beach) Closure noticeFacilities ### Sutter's Fort State Historic Park: Friends of Sutter’s Fort museum store Park-specific information - Friends of Sutter’s Fort museum store The museum store is temporarily closed. This notice does not announce closure of the fort itself. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=485)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Sutter's Fort State Historic Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/sutters-fort-state-historic-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Tahoe State Recreation Area: Tahoe SRA campground Park-specific information - Tahoe SRA campground The campground is closed for the 2026 season. The source also says the campground does not provide day use. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=504)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Tahoe State Recreation Area ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/tahoe-state-recreation-area) Closure noticeFacilities ### Sonoma Coast State Park: Bodega Dunes Loop 2 restroom and shower Park-specific information - Bodega Dunes Loop 2 restroom and shower The restroom and shower serving sites 23–48 are closed for maintenance. Other campground facilities are described separately, and the source says Loop 2 still has potable water. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=451)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Sonoma Coast State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/sonoma-coast-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park: Visitor center, park parking and renovation areas Park-specific information - Visitor center, park parking and renovation areas Renovation closes the visitor center, park lots and affected facilities. The source describes alternative access from the San Diego Archaeological Center; confirm its hours before visiting. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=655)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/san-pasqual-battlefield-state-historic-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Seacliff State Beach: Seacliff campground Park-specific information - Seacliff campground The campground remains closed after January 2023 storm damage. Rebuilding is being planned, and the source does not provide a reopening date. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Seacliff State Beach ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/seacliff-state-beach) Closure noticeFacilities ### Russian Gulch State Park: Campground winter season Park-specific information - Campground winter season The campground is closed for winter. Confirm the next season’s dates through the agency and reservation system before making plans. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=432)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Russian Gulch State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/russian-gulch-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Salton Sea State Recreation Area: Mecca Beach Campground Park-specific information - Mecca Beach Campground Maintenance repairs have closed this campground with no known reopening date. The notice identifies the main campground and day-use area separately. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=639)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Salton Sea State Recreation Area ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/salton-sea-state-recreation-area) Closure noticeFacilities ### Point Mugu State Park: Thornhill Broome Campground Park-specific information - Thornhill Broome Campground The campground is closed beginning October 8, 2026 because of high tides. The source does not give a reopening date. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Point Mugu State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/point-mugu-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Plumas-Eureka State Park: Campground Park-specific information - Campground The campground closed September 8, 2026. The source describes day use separately; no campground reopening date is stated. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=507)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Plumas-Eureka State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/plumas-eureka-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### New Brighton State Beach: Visitor center Park-specific information - Visitor center The visitor center is closed for the season. The notice does not describe closure of the beach or campground. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=542)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [New Brighton State Beach ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/new-brighton-state-beach) Closure noticeFacilities ### Navarro River Redwoods State Park: Paul Dimmick Campground Park-specific information - Paul Dimmick Campground The campground is closed for the season. The source lists a planned summer season of May 28–September 7, 2027; verify reopening before travel. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=435)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Navarro River Redwoods State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/navarro-river-redwoods-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Mount Diablo State Park: Summit Visitor Center elevator Park-specific information - Summit Visitor Center elevator The elevator is out of service until further notice. The source distinguishes this from ground-level access; confirm facility-specific access with the park before visiting. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Mount Diablo State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/mount-diablo-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Manchester State Park: Manchester campground and environmental sites Park-specific information - Manchester campground and environmental sites The campground is closed for the season, with reopening anticipated for Memorial Day weekend 2027. The source separately states that environmental campsites are permanently closed; anticipated dates are not confirmation of reopening. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Manchester State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/manchester-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Limekiln State Park: Campsites near Limekiln Beach Park-specific information - Campsites near Limekiln Beach The campsites close to the beach are closed during a geotechnical study of Limekiln Bridge. The source does not give a reopening date. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=577)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Limekiln State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/limekiln-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Fort Humboldt State Historic Park: Museum and Surgeon’s Quarters Park-specific information - Museum and Surgeon’s Quarters Construction has closed these two visitor buildings. The notice does not announce closure of the entire park. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=665)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Fort Humboldt State Historic Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/fort-humboldt-state-historic-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Emma Wood State Beach: North Beach Campground Park-specific information - North Beach Campground Road and construction issues continue to prevent campground reopening, with no firm deadline. The page also contains differing day-use statements, so confirm North Beach day-use access directly before visiting. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=604)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Emma Wood State Beach ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/emma-wood-state-beach) Closure noticeFacilities ### Emerald Bay State Park: Eagle Point, Boat-In Campground and Vikingsholm tours Park-specific information - Eagle Point, Boat-In Campground and Vikingsholm tours The two campgrounds are closed for the 2026 season and Vikingsholm tours ended September 30. The source separately describes walk-in access to the south Rubicon trailhead; campground services are unavailable. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Emerald Bay State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/emerald-bay-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park: Pine Lodge historic tours Park-specific information - Pine Lodge historic tours Pine Lodge is closed for winter. This affects the historic house tour rather than all lakeside day use. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=510)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/ed-zberg-sugar-pine-point-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Butano State Park: Ben Ries campground Park-specific information - Ben Ries campground Camping remains closed indefinitely because the 2020 fire damaged the water system. This is a campground closure, not a statement that the entire park is closed. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=536)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Butano State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/butano-state-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park: Bidwell Mansion building Park-specific information - Bidwell Mansion building The mansion remains closed following the December 2024 fire. The separate visitor center has its own operating hours; the building closure does not describe the whole site. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=460)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/bidwell-mansion-state-historic-park) Closure noticeFacilities ### Benbow State Recreation Area: Campground sanitation dump station Park-specific information - Campground sanitation dump station The campground dump station is out of service and closed without a stated reopening date. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=426)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Benbow State Recreation Area ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/benbow-state-recreation-area) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Dorst Creek, Grant Grove and Cedar Grove seasonal facilities Park-specific information - Dorst Creek, Grant Grove and Cedar Grove seasonal facilities Dorst Creek campground is closed for 2026. Crystal Springs and Sunset are closed for the season. At Cedar Grove, Sheep Creek campground and concession services are scheduled through October 25; other campgrounds are already closed for the season. Check reservations and individual facility dates. [Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/sequoia-and-kings-canyon-national-parks) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Point Mugu State Park: La Jolla day use and group camp water Park-specific information - La Jolla day use and group camp water Water is shut off for maintenance until further notice. The agency asks hikers and campers to bring their own water. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Point Mugu State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/point-mugu-state-park) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park: Kearn Farmhouse and rubbish collection Park-specific information - Kearn Farmhouse and rubbish collection Services are reduced: Kearn Farmhouse is available for restroom use only and rubbish bins have been removed. Carry out what you bring and check current visitor arrangements. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22276)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/point-cabrillo-light-station-state-historic-park) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Pacheco State Park: Day-use water supply Park-specific information - Day-use water supply Construction has interrupted water service in the day-use area until further notice. Plan for the documented water-service gap and confirm arrangements with the park. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=560)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Pacheco State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/pacheco-state-park) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Los Encinos State Historic Park: Park telephone service Park-specific information - Park telephone service The park reports telephone problems and asks visitors to use LosEncinos@Parks.CA.Gov for inquiries. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=619)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Los Encinos State Historic Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/los-encinos-state-historic-park) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Grover Hot Springs State Park: Seasonal campground change Park-specific information - Seasonal campground change The summer campground closed October 16, 2026. Winter camping moves to the picnic area on a walk-up basis, with shorter vehicle limits; check the park’s winter camping details. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=508)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Grover Hot Springs State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/grover-hot-springs-state-park) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park: Winter campground, showers and dump station Park-specific information - Winter campground, showers and dump station Winter camping uses the first loop on a walk-up basis. The October 19, 2026 update says showers and the dump station closed October 16; check the park’s winter arrangements before arrival. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=510)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/ed-zberg-sugar-pine-point-state-park) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Carpinteria State Beach: Day-use area, Santa Rosa Loop and beach work route Park-specific information - Day-use area, Santa Rosa Loop and beach work route The agency advises that equipment movements October 22–28 may cause delays and noise between 8 a.m. and sunset. It does not announce a beach or campground closure for this work. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Carpinteria State Beach ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/carpinteria-state-beach) UpcomingVisitor advisoryFacilities ### Carpinteria State Beach: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel camping loops Park-specific information - Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel camping loops Maintenance is scheduled February 15–March 13, 2027. These loops, including group sites, are unavailable for reservations; limited walk-up availability will depend on the work. Check the park before booking. Feb 15, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027 [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Carpinteria State Beach ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/carpinteria-state-beach) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Benicia State Recreation Area: Picnic area and Dillon Point trail work Park-specific information - Picnic area and Dillon Point trail work Two accessibility projects affect the picnic area and the Bay Area Ridge Trail at Dillon Point. The source projects picnic-area completion in mid-May 2027 and trail completion before the end of 2026; these are estimates. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=476)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Benicia State Recreation Area ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/benicia-state-recreation-area) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Benicia State Recreation Area: Glen Cove Waterfront Enhancement Project area Park-specific information - Glen Cove Waterfront Enhancement Project area The multiyear restoration project may involve temporary area closures and treatment work. Check project notices for the specific work area and timing; the source does not establish a park-wide closure. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=476)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Benicia State Recreation Area ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/benicia-state-recreation-area) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Angel Island State Park: Day-use boat slips Park-specific information - Day-use boat slips Some day-use slips are closed; the source lists 16 available slips. Confirm availability with the park before arrival. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=468)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Angel Island State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/angel-island-state-park) Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park: Maintenance services Park-specific information - Maintenance services Maintenance services are temporarily limited. The agency asks visitors to carry out their rubbish. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=464)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 [Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/ahjumawi-lava-springs-state-park) ## Sources & further reading - [www.parks.ca.gov: official resource ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=426) - [www.parks.ca.gov: official resource ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=468) - [www.parks.ca.gov: official resource ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=464) [Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services.md)