Introduction

You may also click on the icons on the park and camp pages to view the Icon Help page to remind you on the meaning of each.

The electronic edition also contains link icons, as those that appear at the top and left side of this page, that lead you to the many sections of this book. The "Printer Friendly Version" allows you to print a black & white, single-page sized version of the information in your Web browser (if you omit your browser's header and footer information.) Once in the "Printer Friendly Version," use your browser's back button to return to the linked pages. The "Printer Friendly Version" resembles the print edition of this book. You print version might look slightly different then the actual printed book depending on your computer's configuration and browser version.

In addition to the icons shown above, specific information will be presented for each park and camp, and it is organized in the topics that follow.

Location: Will tell you which county the park or camp is located and which city is nearby. The print version also tells which region map you will find the park.

Campsites, facilities: Will tell you what types and numbers of campsites are available, in additions, what facilities are also available at the park or camp.

Reservations, fees: Will tell you if there are any reservations needed, any fees required, and where to call for reservations. Reservations for non-California State Parks are made by calling that specific park or camp. Reservations for California State Parks follow.

Reservations for California State Parks are made through its reservation system. A non-refundable reservation fee of $7.50 is charged for EACH reservation. Reservation fees pay for operating costs, which include the toll-free number, reservation agents, and marketing.

On the first of each month, campers will have access to an entire month of available start dates, up to 7 months in advance. You may secure camping reservations as late as 2 days prior to your planned arrival, subject to availability. Call for reservations: 1-800-444-PARK (7275); TDD: 1-800-274-7275.

Camping without a reservation at California State Parks campgrounds that operate on a first come, first served basis, call: 1-916-653-6995.

To cancel a confirmed reservation, call Customer Account Services: 1-800-695-2269, between 8 am and 5 pm Pacific Time, 7 days a week. Your original $7.50 reservation fee is non-refundable.

Important: Park reservation and use fees are subject to change. Contact the individual park or reservation agency for the current fee information. The reservation and use fees were accurate at the time of publication.

Contact: Will tell you how to contact the park or camp including the phone number(s) and in most cases the address.

Operating hours, seasons: Will tell you what hours the park or camp is open and what seasons you can visit the park.

Directions: Tells you how to get to the park or camp. In most cases, you will be directed from a city on a state or interstate highway and given the distanced to the park.

Weather, clothing: Tells you what type of weather conditions you might encounter and what type of clothing to wear during your visit the park or camp.

Trip notes: Tells you specifics about the park or camp including its history, features, rules, and things you might do during your visit the park.

Beyond the previous mentioned information on each park or camp, you might also need go further.

Specific Information: To get more specific information about a park or camp, please given them a call. For the most part, park and camp rangers are happy to answer questions. You can confirm about reservations, operating seasons and hours, latest pricing information, and if specific sites can be reserved. Let the ranger know who you are and what you would like to do.

Work with the Rangers: Remember to work with the rangers. Keep in mind that rangers see a great many people in their parks or camps. The ones that they notice the most are those that cause them trouble. Unfortunately, Boy Scouts is an easy category to lump all units into. Many rangers have had to deal with an annoying unit or two, and they will expect your unit to be no better. Please do what you can to preserve a positive Scouting image in public. Do your best to help undo any damage that a poorly lead unit may have caused in the past. It is a good idea to plan a service project into a few campouts each year, regardless.

Go out and camp: The Order of the Arrow's primary purpose of this book is to get you and your unit out camping. Click or thumb through it and look at the parks and camps. Many can be used for a reasonable price for the weekend or those that might even be free. Look at some of the attractions at the park or camp. Check what is nearby that can add an extra dimension to the trip. Look for a beach site, hike-in sites, and fishing spots. Find campgrounds that are different from where you have been recently, both nearby and farther away. Spending time camping keeps the outing in Scouting.

Corrections: Please send us any new or corrected information that you find. While every effort was made to ensure this publication was accurate and complete, it is possible that our highly compensated research consultants may have made some slight errors. If you find out more, better, or correct information about a park or camp, or know of a great campground that is not in this publication, please send us a note.

© 2002, Miwok Lodge 439, Order of the Arrow, Santa Clara County Council Inc., BSA
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