A small increase in County park user fees for camping, fishing, boat and facility rentals, and day use and sport facility reservations takes effect Jan. 2, 2026. This is the second phase of a two-year fee adjustment plan that began in February 2025. Prior to the plan, it had been a decade since fees were raised.
The changes help County parks keep pace with rising costs while continuing to provide high-quality parks, trails, and recreation opportunities at a good value when compared to similar park systems.
While fee increases vary, most of the second-year increases are only few dollars. For example, a full hookup campsite will increase from $40.00/night to $42.00/night. Others, like booking a picnic area, will increase by $25/reservation. Reservations that are booked and paid for prior to Jan. 2, 2026, will be charged at the current rate, even if the visit takes place later. Reservations can be made up to a year in advance.
County Parks remains committed to keeping outdoor recreation accessible for everyone. Discount programs are available for veterans, seniors, and community groups, along with program scholarships and the free First Time Camping Program, which helps new campers experience the outdoors at no cost.
Day-use parking (at facilities that charge a fee) will remain at $5 to help ensure that access remains affordable. Non-profits will also continue to receive a 25% discount on facility rentals.
With 159 parks and facilities across more than 59,000 acres and 389 miles of trails, County Parks and Recreation is committed to providing residents and visitors with quality outdoor and recreation experiences that promote health, wellness, and safe, inclusive communities.
County parks have earned the National Recreation and Park Association’s CAPRA accreditation, one of only six park systems in California with this stamp of excellence.
For more information is available on the department’s website.
