Learn about current park closures and updates.
Learn about current park closures and updates.
12/01/25
Beginning Jan. 2, 2026, it will cost a little more for some County Parks services. To keep pace with rising costs and help ensure the continued delivery of its best-in-nation outdoor and recreation spaces, there will be a slight increase in park user fees for things like camping, fishing, boat and facility rentals, and day use and sport facility reservations.
Most of the fee increases are a few dollars. For example, a Full Hookup campsite will increase from $40.00/night to $42.00/night. While others, like booking a picnic area, will increase by $25/reservation.
The first phase of our two-year fee adjustment plan began in February 2025. The next update will take place January 2, 2026. These changes will help bring our fees in line with what other local agencies and private providers charge, while remaining an affordable option for customers.
Even with these adjustments, County Parks remain a great value compared with similar park systems, offering thousands of free programs each year at more than 150 top-quality facilities across 59,000 acres of parks, campgrounds, sports parks, community centers, open space preserves and historic sites.
Parks are for everybody. That’s why day-use parking, at facilities that charge a fee, will remain at $5 to ensure that everyday access to our parks remains affordable. Non-profits will also continue to receive a 25% discount on facility rentals.
And, reservations booked and paid for prior to Jan. 2, 2026, will be charged the current fees, even if your reservation will occur after Jan. 2. Any fees not paid at the time of booking will be charged at the new rates after Jan. 2, 2026. Reservations can be made up to a year in advance.
We will also continue our discount programs to expand access and reduce financial barriers by providing veteran, senior and group discounts as well as program scholarships and the free First Time Camping Program.
County Parks are committed to providing residents and visitors with quality outdoor and recreation experiences and proudly hold the national CAPRA accreditation, one of only six park systems in California with this esteemed stamp of excellence.
We thank you for your continued support of our parks!
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