1.5. When do sites become available for reservations?
New sites become available for reservation daily at 8 a.m. Eastern time. Any new sites that become available throughout the day due to a cancellation are released back into inventory following the cancellation.
Reservations can be made by visiting the Florida State Parks reservations website or by calling 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.
1.6. How far in advance can I make a reservation?
Florida residents may make campsite or cabin reservations from the same day before 1 p.m. up to 11 months in advance of their arrival date. Reservations may only be made beyond 11 months when the reservation period starts within the 11-month period and ends outside that period. The result is reservations could extend 11 months and 13 days into the future.
Non-Florida residents may make campsite or cabin reservations from the same day before 1 p.m. up to 10 months in advance of their arrival date. Reservations may only be made beyond 10 months when the reservation period starts within the 10-month period and ends outside that period. The result is reservations could extend 10 months and 13 days into the future.
New sites become available for reservation daily at 8 a.m. Eastern time. Any new sites that become available throughout the day due to a cancellation are released back into inventory following the cancellation.
All campsites or cabins not reserved or occupied may be rented to walk-in visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are made on a pay-in-advance basis.
1.2. How do I make an overnight accommodation reservation?
1.2. How does a visitor make an overnight accommodation reservation?
Cabins and most boat camping slips, equestrian campsites and standard campsites can be booked by visiting the Florida State Parks reservation website or by calling 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Florida residents may make campsite or cabin reservations 11 months in advance. Non-Florida residents may make campsite or cabin reservations 10 months in advance.
If you are booking a primitive campsite or reserving a group camping area, please contact the park where you wish to camp.
For The Lodge at Wakulla Springs and glamping campsites, please contact the concession provider to make the reservation.
25. Why does the Florida Park Service use US eDirect to handle park reservations?
US eDirect provides a comprehensive reservation system to support online and call center reservations for visitors. Additionally, this system allows for quick check-in upon arrival. The system also provides an integrated point-of-sale system for day-use visitors. In the future, this system may expand to include annual entrance pass sales, pavilion rentals, recreation equipment rentals and more. This company is the best partner available to handle the robust volume of reservations needed for Florida’s state parks, which host more than 2 million annual overnight stays and more than 22 million annual day visitors.
16. Is lodging available in state parks?
Wakulla Springs State Park is home to a 27-room lodge, and 21 state parks from Pensacola to the Florida Keys include overnight cabin accommodations. Some are modern vacation cabins with two bedrooms, and some are rustic.
Cabin fees range from $30 to $180 per night. Reservations may be made from one day to 11 months in advance online through our reservation website or by calling toll-free 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.
1.3. How much does it cost to camp at a Florida State Park campsite?
Camping fees range from $16-42, per night. Visit the park's webpage for specific fee information.
There is a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee per transaction, which visitors will pay at the time they make their reservation either online or through the call center.
Additionally, there is a $7 nightly utility fee for all RV, boat, cabin and yurt units at all parks. This fee does not apply to tent camping.