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Campfire Permits Required in California

Campfire permits are required in most national forest campgrounds in California, unless fire restrictions are in place. This also includes other designated areas and dispersed camping.  Some National Parks (like Yosemite) do not require campfire permits. The campfire permits are free and required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at the local […]

PRO Member Prize Drawings

Campsite PRO Members can now participate in prize drawings held each quarter. Each quarter 3 lucky PRO Member winners will be drawn at random from all current Pro Members. Each winner will receive an official CampsitePhotos.com t-shirt and their choice from 4 prizes. 2025 Prize Drawing Dates March 12 June 11 September 10 December 12 […]

South Campground Improvements at Zion National Park

Improvements to South Campground at Zion National Park are underway. The improvements in the first phase will consist of repairing existing bathrooms and building new ones. Construction crews will also improve the South Campground’s campsites, sewer infrastructure and stormwater drainage. Park officials did not give a timeline of when the project(s) will be competed or […]

National Park Week – Free Entry Day

It’s that time of year again when our country’s National Park Week kicks off with a free entry on April 20th.  From Everglades National Park to Yellowstone National Park, visitors can visit for free on that day. Everglades National Park National Park week runs from Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 28. Each day will […]

Big Sur Area State Parks Closed

March 31, 2024 Big Sur Area State Parks are closed due to a road slip/landslide on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek in Monterey County.  The closed parks include Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Limekiln State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Point Sur State Historic Park. State Parks will continue […]

Tuolumne Meadows Campground Status

Tuolumne Meadows Campground (in Yosemite National Park) is currently closed and is expected to open again in 2025. The campground is undergoing a major rehabilitation project to modernize the 329 campsites and facilities. Campsites will include walk-in, drive-in and fully accessible sites designed for tent, trailer, RV, backpackers and groups. Equestrian campsites will also be […]

Bigfoot Sighting at South Carlsbad State Beach

A Bigfoot sighting at Carlsbad State Beach near The Camp Store occurred earlier this month. Nobody knows exactly when Bigfoot (aka Big-Goofy-Foot) started hanging out at the popular campground, but a CampsitePhotos.com photographer was able to get some pictures of the giant cryptid. Rumor has it that the Cardiff Kook (over at San Elijo State […]

North Pines Early Access Lottery

North Pines Early Access Lottery is open for the full camping season in 2024 (April 16 – September 30).  Applications need to apply by December 12, 2023 on Rec.gov.  The one-time lottery fee is $10 (non-refundable). All of North Pines 80 campsites will be available to book through the early access period. However, 50 of […]

Nevada State Parks Launches Reservation System

Nevada State Parks now accepts reservations at most of its state parks, state recreation areas and state historic parks. Online reservations can be made at ReserveNevada.com for campsites, to buy annual passes and also pay for day-use permits / entrance passes. Valley of Fire State Park – Atlatl Campground Valley of Fire State Park – […]

Nehalem Bay State Park

Oregon

Nehalem Bay State Park features a large campground with 265 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs, separated from the ocean beach by sand dunes.

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Banning State Park

Minnesota

Banning State Park Campground has 34 single-family campsites and is located in a forested area near the Kettle River with plenty to discover.

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Greenbrier State Park

Maryland

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking and picnicking.

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Fort De Soto Campground

Florida

Fort De Soto Park Campground has 238 single-family campsites and is located on an island in a beautiful 1,136-acre park in the Tampa Bay Area.

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Anastasia State Park

Florida

Anastasia State Park has 139 campsites that are close to the beach and can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs.

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Myakka River State Park

Florida

Myakka River State Park is one of the oldest and largest state parks in Florida. The river meanders through 58 square miles offering habitat for a variety of wildlife.

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Henry Cowell State Park

California

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park includes 4,650 acres of beautiful forest and open land. The 40-acre old-growth redwood grove is a 5 minute drive or a short hike from the campground.

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