December 27, 2023 3:10 a.m.

Visitors hoping to camp last minute will soon have the chance to view and book same-day campsite openings statewide starting on January 1st.

A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said previously, most sites required booking 24 hours or more in advance of arrival when reserving online. Same-day online reservation started as a pilot project at two coastal parks and expanded last summer to all 17 coastal state park campgrounds.

When the program expands next week, it will include a total of 40 park campgrounds across the state. Tent and RV campers can make same-day online reservations up until 11:59 p.m. on the day they arrive by going to:    https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com Yurt and cabin reservations must be made by 6:00 p.m. the day of arrival due to staffing required to assist with keys or codes. Visitors can also make same-day online reservations by calling 800-452-5687 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OPRD will waive the $8 reservation fee for all same-day reservations.