Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates | Cal Parks

In conjunction with the California Department of Public Health’s Regional Stay at Home Order issued on December 3, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced that state campsites in regions impacted by California’s Regional Stay at Home Order triggered by Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity will temporarily close. 

Day use outdoor areas of park units currently open to the public will remain accessible, including trails and beaches. However, members of the same household are encouraged to maintain physical and mental health by going to a park to hike, walk, bike ride, and take part in off-highway riding or boating, provided that they recreate responsibly by abiding to COVID-19 guidelines.  

See our resources on how you can recreate responsibly during COVID-19 here.  

Campgrounds at the following parks are currently closed: 

 

Bay Area Region 

 

Contra Costa County – Effective Dec. 6, 2020 

  • Mount Diablo State Park  

Marin County – Effective Dec. 8, 2020 

  • China Camp State Park 

  • Mount Tamalpais State Park 

  • Samuel P. Taylor State Park 

Santa Clara County – Effective Dec. 6, 2020 

  • Henry W. Coe State Park 

 

San Joaquin Valley Region 

 

Calaveras County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park 

Fresno County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Millerton Lake State Recreation Area 

Kern County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Red Rock Canyon State Park 

Merced County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area 

  • McConnell State Recreation Area 

  • San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 

San Benito County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Fremont Peak State Park 

  • Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area 

San Joaquin County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area 

  • Caswell Memorial State Park 

Tulare County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park 

Tuolumne County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Columbia State Historic Park 

 

Southern California Region 

 

Imperial County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Picacho State Recreation Area 

Los Angeles County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Hungry Valley State Vehicle Recreation Area 

  • Leo Carrillo State Park 

  • Malibu Creek State Park 

  • Saddleback Butte State Park 

Orange County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Bolsa Chica State Beach 

  • Crystal Cove State Park 

  • San Clemente State Beach 

Riverside County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Lake Perris State Recreation Area 

  • Mount San Jacinto State Park 

  • Salton Sea State Recreation Area 

San Bernardino County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area 

San Diego County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Anza-Borrego Desert State Park 

  • Cuyamaca Rancho State Park 

  • Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area 

  • Palomar Mountain State Park 

  • San Elijo State Beach 

  • San Onofre State Beach 

  • Silver Strand State Beach 

  • South Carlsbad State Beach 

San Luis Obispo County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Hearst San Simeon State Park 

  • Morro Bay State Park 

  • Morro Strand State Beach 

  • Pismo State Beach 

Santa Barbara County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Carpinteria State Beach 

  • El Capitán State Beach 

  • Refugio State Beach 

Ventura County – Effective Dec. 7, 2020 

  • Emma Wood State Beach 

  • Hungry Valley State Vehicle Recreation Area 

  • Point Mugu State Park 

 

This list was updated on December 7, 2020. 

 

Due to the critical need to stop the COVID-19 surge and prevent overwhelming regional ICU capacity, the public is advised that the closure of campground sites may be made with little advance notice. Affected reservation holders will be contacted by the state’s reservation system, ReserveCalifornia, via email and provided with a refund. Learn more from the Department of Parks and Recreation.  

 

California State Parks Foundation Events 

Safety is a top priority for California State Parks Foundation. We have been closely monitoring local, state, and federal agencies regarding the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As a result of this, we have made the tough decision to cancel all volunteer workdays until further notice.  

We are committed to doing our part to help protect our staff, volunteers, park lovers, and all Californians. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused. We hope to see you in parks safely in the new year.