• Welcome to the North Carolina State Parks online reservations portal. It's a great way to choose among more than 3,000 campsites as well as vacation cabins, picnic shelters, community buildings and other facilities at our 38 state parks and state recreation areas. We're able to offer this service in partnership with InfoSpherix, a leader in the reservations industry.

• You can also make reservations or ask questions by calling, toll-free 1-877-7-CAMP-NC (722-6762). Or, make reservations in person by visiting most state park offices/visitor centers during regular hours. We hope you'll explore and enjoy our 'Naturally Wonderful' state parks.

• For convenience, the central reservations system allows the use of major credit cards to reserve facilities online and through the toll-free call center. In coming months, this service will be expanded to allow the use of credit cards when making a reservation or purchasing other selected items at most state parks and state recreation areas. (Currently, payment for campsites and other fees/sales at state parks is limited to cash, money order or approved check.)

• The name, address and phone number of the responsible party for each reserved facility.

• Choose dates for your reservation.

• Payment by valid credit card is expected when the reservation is made. North Carolina state parks accept Visa, Master Card and American Express.

• The site is best viewed in Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 4.5 or higher, Apple Safari, or Netscape Navigator, Version 4.05 or higher .

• Make sure that your browser supports Cookies and Javascript and those are enabled.

• A reservation must be made and confirmed at least two days prior to the planned visit. Example: If you will arrive on Friday afternoon, an advance reservation must be confirmed on Wednesday.

• Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance.

• There is a $3 surcharge per reservation/per night's stay to support the reservations system.

• A single site can be reserved for a maximum of 14 consecutive nights within any 30-day period. (No camper is allowed to camp in a park for for more than 14 nights in a 30-day period, and upon reaching that limit, must vacate the park for 16 nights before returning.)

• An unlimited number of sites/facilities can be reserved in each online session, but each site/facility will be considered a separate reservation.

• There is a two-night minimum stay (Friday and Saturday) on holiday weekends, Memorial Day though Labor Day. This does not apply to group campsites.

• Reservations aren't required for a campsite or picnic shelter if that facility is available. Without a reservation, campsites and reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

• You will soon be able to purchase gift cards for future trips to state parks and for some merchandise.

• If a reservation is made online, payment must be made with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or debit card. If a reservation is made through the toll-free call center. Payment can be made with a credit card, debit card, money order or check. However, any reservation made less than 21 days prior to arrival must be paid by credit card or debit card. If a reservation is made at a state park office/visitor center, payment must be made by money order, check or cash.

• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

• Tips for Planning Your Visit to a Park.