Reservation may refer to

A tract of reserved land set apart for a special purpose:

• an area for indigenous peoples to live in:
  • Indian reservation (Native American)
  • List of Indian reservations in the United States
  • Indian reserve (in Canada)

• A reservation is an area where hunting animals is not permitted, such as a see National park, wildlife refuge.

• In hospitality, a reservation may refer to a reserved appointment:
• for travel modalities, such as airline and train tickets. (computer reservations system).
• for lodging to hold an opening in an accommodation for a traveler's arrival on a particular day.
• for dining in a restaurant at a particular time

• A reservation is a Canadian constitutional power relating to law-making.

• An affirmative action policy in India that imposes quotas for disadvantaged minority groups (see:Mandal commission)