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Do I need a permit to backpack Limekiln Campground?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Limekiln Campground in Limekiln State Park, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.

Permit required

What the Limekiln Campground permit costs and covers

Fee
Vehicle day use is $10. Camping rates are set in ReserveCalifornia at booking. All transactions at Limekiln are currently cash only.
Season starts
Year-round
Season ends
Year-round

What the rules require

  • Reservations go through ReserveCalifornia - reservecalifornia.com or 800-444-7275 - on the six-month rolling window that opens at 8:00 a.m. Pacific
  • Dogs are not allowed at Limekiln State Park
  • Maximum trailer length is 15 feet and maximum camper or motorhome length is 24 feet
  • All transactions at the park are currently cash only
  • Vehicle day use is $10; the entrance kiosk is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • ReserveCalifornia sets a maximum stay of 15 nights

Published rules for the Limekiln Campground, quoted as written.


Getting one

Dates for Limekiln Campground sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag watches Limekiln Campground and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.


Common questions about the Limekiln Campground permit

Do I need a permit to backpack Limekiln Campground?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Limekiln Campground in Limekiln State Park, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.

How much does a Limekiln Campground permit cost?

Vehicle day use is $10. Camping rates are set in ReserveCalifornia at booking. All transactions at Limekiln are currently cash only..

When is the Limekiln Campground permit season?

Season starts: Year-round. Season ends: Year-round.