California's campsites will now be accessible through a lottery system for more equitable reservations. The system, proven with Mount Tamalpais cabins, is extending to McArthur-Burney Falls, Morro Bay, and Malibu Creek. Names for reservations will be drawn seven months ahead, with a 30-day window to claim and pay for the spot. The lottery is open for April 2026 dates, aiming to accommodate the high volume of campers. Points will be granted for unsuccessful lottery attempts, enhancing future winning chances. Conventional reservations remain for some sites, booked three to six months prior.
California's parks agency has launched a new lottery system for coveted campsites, expanding from a tested model for Mount Tamalpais to three additional parks.
The lottery aims to provide fair access to popular campsites at McArthur-Burney Falls, Morro Bay, and Malibu Creek, which are often hard to book.
More than 100,000 participants have entered the cabin lottery since its inception, emphasizing the high demand for these camping spots in California.
Unsuccessful lottery applicants accumulate points for each attempt, increasing their chances in future drawings, thereby encouraging continual participation in the lottery system.
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