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VENTURA — Ventura County Parks is excited to announce major improvements for park visitors with the launch of a new reservation management website. These updates make booking easier, offer longer advance windows for popular sites, and introduce new self-service options for Day Use and Community Center reservations. New features for our guests include online booking for Distinguished Veterans, extended 180-day windows for Rincon Parkway, and streamlined self-service for Day Use and Community Centers. These enhancements are designed to make planning visits more convenient and accessible.
“These updates reflect visitor feedback and our commitment to improving the experience for everyone who enjoys Ventura County Parks,” said Colter Chisum, Parks Director.
How to Reserve:
- New Site Account creation opens Friday, July 10
- Reservations for stays starting December 1 open Monday, July 13 at 12 p.m.
- Two reservation sites will operate during the transition and can be found at parks.venturacounty.gov
- Current website for stays before November 30, 2026
- New website for stays beginning December 1 or later
- Call Center support: (805) 654-3951 (#1 for reservations through November 30, #2 for reservations after December 1).
The following is key information that residents should know about the changes coming to the Ventura County Parks reservation system and policies:
Making & Changing Reservations
Reservations made before December 1, 2026, remain valid. For changes, guests must cancel and rebook. Modifications are changing too – to modify or change reservations, guests will need to cancel their existing reservation and create a new reservation. A $20 cancellation fee applies, and the same site may not be available at a revised date. (Already in effect since July 1)
Fees
All reservations include a variety of fees which may include use fees, extra item and pet fees, credit card processing fees, reservations fees or deposits. For reservations beginning December 1, guests are responsible for credit card processing fees, County reservation fees, and vendor processing fees. These fees are non-refundable. Previously all these fees were incorporated into one reservation fee. For transparency, they are now being disclosed, and not all are new. Please visitparks.venturacounty.gov for the updated Rent & Fee Schedule.
Booking Windows
Reservations for stays beginning December 1 will be released at 12:00 p.m. (noon), 180 days in advance. Rincon Parkway reservations are now available 180 days in advance, up from the previous 90-day policy. (Effective Dec. 1)
Beach Park Stay Limits
Peak season (March 1 – October 31): 7 consecutive days. Off-peak: 14 days. Stay limits apply across Faria, Hobson, and Rincon campgrounds and stays at each of these parks can be reserved to make up your 7 days stay. Cumulative stay limits of 30 days per park per season and 60 days total in the County-operated park system.
New Online Self-Service Options
For reservations beginning December 1, Distinguished Veterans program members can now make reservations online, with camping site fees automatically waived for approved members. Day Use and Community Center reservations are available for self-service online. Community Center reservations requesting an alcohol permit require Security after 6:00 p.m. and will now be contracted through the County.
For more information on County parks, please visitparks.venturacounty.gov.