Do I need a general entrance permit?

No general entrance fee; some day-use areas charge $12 per vehicle; backcountry permits are online.

Do I need a reservation for backcountry camping?

Yes, backcountry permits are required and issued online.

Pets are not permitted on park trails; leashed dogs allowed in developed areas and on Cal Barrel Road; 6-foot leash.

No; there is no mandatory shuttle system.

Yes, Cal-Barrel Road is closed to vehicles in winter; sections of West Branch Road may be temporarily closed due to infrastructure issues.