You’re probably here because you saw the welcome post 🙂

The number one message new members send me is some version of:

 “I didn’t realize that needed a reservation.”

Not campsites.

Not lodging.

The actual thing they planned the trip around.

  • Angels Landing
  • Going to the Sun Road
  • Cadillac Mountain sunrise
  • Fiery Furnace
  • Half Dome
  • and dozens more

Most people learn about these after booking flights. This exists so you don’t.

Many parks now open bookings months before most people even start planning.

So I built a simple reference that shows exactly what you need to reserve and when for every national park.

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What this guide tells you in about 30 seconds

No digging through government websites
No learning after flights are booked

  • Pick a park
  • See what requires reservations
  • See when booking opens
  • Click straight to the official page

This is the exact planning list I personally use and update whenever a park changes its system.

To make it a little more fun, I bundled it with a set of 6 of our most popular National Park stickers so you have something to mark the trip once it happens.

If your trip is within the next 6 months, you likely already have a reservation opening date.

Check it now.

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If you already have park dates picked
you should know your reservation dates before leaving this page.

Many iconic experiences open months before people start planning.

This takes about 30 seconds to check.

Instant access to the guide. Stickers ship separately.
National Park Reservation Master List guide displayed over a scenic mountain and wildflower background. The pages include Frequently Asked Questions and reservation details for parks such as Everglades National Park Big Bend National Park and Capitol Reef National Park along with the text National Park Reservation Master List Includes all 63 National Parks and Lifetime Updates. The image promotes a comprehensive planning resource for visiting all 63 national parks.
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National Park Reservation Master List

The National Park Reservations Master List is your one-stop, no-fluff, trip-planning lifesaver. We compiled this list after hours of digging through NPS.gov, concessionaire sites, and Recreation.gov so you don’t have to.

Inside, you’ll find a clean, easy-to-skim page for each park showing key trip-planning details, including reservation timelines for things like:

  • Campgrounds (including group sites + special-use camping when applicable)
  • Timed entry / vehicle reservations
  • In-park lodges & cabins
  • Backcountry permits
  • Transportation reservations (where relevant)
  • Special event permits (when applicable)

Bonus Adventure Sticker Pack

Add a little adventure to your gear with this 6 sticker National Park pack featuring some of our most popular designs.

Each sticker is made from premium vinyl with a protective laminate so it can handle real travel life from rain and sun to backpacks and water bottles. Every sticker measures about 3 inches on the longest side, making them perfect for collecting memories without taking over your gear.

  • "National Parks are on my Bucket List" Sticker
  • Making Memories One National Park Sticker
  • National Park Adventurer Sticker
  • And into the National Parks Sticker
  • The National Parks are Calling and I Must Go Sticker
  • National Park Logo Sticker
Grab My Reservation Guide + Stickers

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LAND

On this site, we promote travel to the United States and beyond that are the traditional lands of  Indigenous and First Nations peoples.

With respect, I make a formal land acknowledgment, extending my appreciation and respect to these lands’ past and present people.

To learn more about the people who call these lands home, I invite you to explore Native Land.

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