Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
Leggett, California · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts
Weekend availability
Live from ReserveCalifornia · checked Sep 19, 8:05 PM PTSold out 5 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Sold out
- Fri, Oct 9Sold out
- Fri, Oct 16Sold out
- Fri, Oct 23Sold out
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How booked is Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area?
as of July 23Weekends book out well ahead here — 3 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Jan 2027, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Even midweek is filling — 1 of the 2 weekdays we checked are gone.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 6 months ahead.
Park type
Recreation Areas
Small park
Online booking
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Official state reservation system
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Openings, cancellations & new dates
RV camping at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
Straight from ReserveCalifornia's campsite catalog — not estimates.
- RV-suitable sites
- 80
- Max rig length
- 27 ft
RV and hookup sites are the first to sell out — set an alert with your rig length and we'll ping you the second a matching site opens. Watch this park →
Why campsites open up at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
California's refund rules create a predictable wave of cancellations. Because campers lose money if they cancel late, most drop their reservations right before the refund deadline — which means openings cluster about a week out from any given date.
| If they cancel… | They get back |
|---|---|
| 7+ days before arrival | Full site fees refunded, minus the cancellation fee |
| 2–6 days before | First night's fee forfeited; the rest refunded, minus the fee |
| Under 2 days / no-show | No refund — all fees forfeited |
Source: California State Parks camping policies (refund schedule for arrivals on or after July 1, 2026).
How booking Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area works
- Sites are reservable up to 6 months ahead on a rolling window — each new date opens exactly six months out.
- New inventory releases every morning at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
- There is no waitlist — a cancelled site just reappears in search, first-come, first-served.
- Have your login and payment saved so you can book in under a minute when your alert lands.
Where Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area is
Getting a campsite at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
How do I get a campsite at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area when it's sold out?
Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area on ReserveCalifornia around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).
How far ahead can I book Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area?
California State Parks campgrounds, including Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, are reservable up to 6 months in advance on a rolling daily window — each new date becomes bookable exactly six months out, released at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Peak summer and holiday dates at popular parks can sell out within minutes of release.
When do campsites usually open up at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area?
Openings are driven by California's cancellation policy. Campers get a full refund (minus the fee) only if they cancel 7+ days before arrival; cancel 2–6 days out and they forfeit the first night; under 2 days there's no refund. That refund cliff produces a predictable wave of cancellations around 7 days before a date — the best window to catch an opening at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area.
Does ReserveCalifornia have a waitlist for Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area?
No. ReserveCalifornia has no waitlist or notification feature. When a site at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area is cancelled it simply returns to inventory at full price, first-come, first-served — whoever books it first gets it. That's exactly why an alert service exists.
Where do I book a campsite at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area?
Reservations for Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area are made on ReserveCalifornia, the official booking system for California State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.
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