According to the California State Parks press release, there’s still availability for camping in California’s beautiful state parks! From California State Parks:
Below is a list of 4th of July park availability from Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, 2015. The list provides parks that are available for a one-day, two-day, or a three-day stay. Remember there is a 48-hour reservation window, which means the last day you can book your reservation is Wednesday, July 1, for arrival Friday, July 3.
Don’t forget what they say on their website: “Feel the breeze through the pines, smell an aromatic campfire, hear the waves gently lap the shoreline. It’s just like when you were a kid! Whether it’s near the beach, alongside a mighty redwood, or by a shimmering lake – this is life the way it should be. This is camping at California State Parks!”
While there are up to 300 hikers allowed on the Half Dome cables per day, there are far MORE people who want to hike the route. The permit lottery is now open. If you want to hike Half Dome, sign up at