For those parks that accept camp site reservations, those reservations may be made by calling Utah State Parks and Recreation at 322-3770 in the Salt Lake City calling area, or toll-free at 1-800-322-3770, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Individual campsite reservations may be made from three days to 16 weeks in advance of your expected departure date. A $7.00 non refundable reservation fee will be charged for each site reserved. A $10.25 non refundable fee is charged for group sites and building rentals. An additional reservation fee will be charged for any changes to existing reservations. Visa, MasterCard, and personal checks are accepted.

• Any change made to a reservation is subject to a $5.00 ($10.25 for group sites) change or transfer fee.
• Cancellations made seven days or more in advance of the arrival date (14 days for group sites) results in a complete refund, minus the reservation fee and a $5.00 cancellation fee.
• Cancellations made less than seven days in advance of the arrival date (14 days for group sites) results in forfeiture of the reservation fee, $5.00 cancellation fee, plus the first night's camping fee.
• Refunds are not given for bugs or bad weather.
• A $20.00 fee is assessed on returned checks.

If you fail to occupy your reserved campsite by 10:00 a.m. on the day following the scheduled arrival date, the park will make the site available to other campers. Many parks do not allow access after 10:00 p.m. If you must arrive late, notify the park.

• One camping unit and up to eight people are allowed per campsite. A camping unit is one tent, one trailer, or one camper; not a combination or multiples of the above.
• Only one vehicle is allowed per campsite. A vehicle and attached in-tow equipment is considered one vehicle. A full camping fee is charged for extra vehicles and is collected at the park.

Campers who make reservations at Utah State Parks should be aware of two major changes that took effect in 2010 and will affect those planning to make reservations for camping, pavilions, or boat slips.

• Only major credit cards are accepted for reservations. Cash and checks are no longer accepted.
• Those making reservation will be asked to set up a Utah State Parks camper profile (click on Internet Reservations). Establishing a profile provides faster and better service for future reservations as well as providing information for Utah State Parks in the event of an emergency.
• All campers, including those who are planning to camp on a first-come, first-served basis, must create a profile.

For more information, or to make a reservation, call 801-322-3770 within the Salt Lake calling area, or toll-free at 800-322-3770, or visit the Utah State Parks Web site.

The latest information we have (2009), a five-day pass costs $15 and allows day-use entrance to most Utah state parks for five consecutive days.