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Eastern Sierra · Inyo National Forest

Pine forest around Whitney Creek beneath rugged granite peaks, close to trailheads for Mount Whitney and the John Muir Wilderness.

Channel Islands · Channel Islands National Park

A sheltered island valley near Scorpion’s beach, with coastal trails, kayaking and wildlife on Santa Cruz Island.

Southern California mountains · San Bernardino National Forest

A dense mix of cedar, oak, pine and fir in the San Bernardino Mountains, with short trails inside the campground.

Southern California mountains · San Bernardino National Forest

Pine forest near Big Bear Lake, with walking and biking routes nearby and some RV sites offering hookups.

Bay Area coast · Point Reyes National Seashore

Coastal valleys, beaches and forest across several hike-in camps, plus boat-in sites on Tomales Bay.

Southern California mountains · San Bernardino National Forest

Pine and oak at 6,360 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, with trail access and fishing or paddling at nearby Jenks Lake.

Eastern Sierra · Inyo National Forest

Convict Creek threads through camp below dramatic Sierra peaks, with the lake about 100 yards away and resort services nearby.

California deserts · Joshua Tree National Park

Sandy sites woven between massive boulders, with short trails and Joshua Tree night skies just outside camp.

California deserts · Joshua Tree National Park

Towering rock formations enclose sandy campsites in a desert cove known for climbing routes and night-sky views.

Western Sierra & foothills · Yosemite National Park

Pine and oak in Yosemite Valley, close to the Merced River, valley trailheads and Curry Village services.

Central Coast · Los Padres National Forest

Open grassy camps on a bluff above the Pacific, with a rocky beach below and the Ventana Wilderness across Highway 1.

California deserts · Joshua Tree National Park

A smaller Joshua Tree camping area between desert boulders, with nearby trails and views toward Ryan Mountain.

Western Sierra & foothills · Yosemite National Park

Subalpine meadows, granite domes and pine stands along Tioga Road, with high-country trails beginning at camp.

Western Sierra & foothills · Yosemite National Park

Black oak and conifers in Yosemite Valley, with the Merced nearby and granite cliffs rising beyond the trees.

Tahoe & Northern Sierra · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Pines, cedars, firs and aspens surround camp, with a short walk to Fallen Leaf Lake and trails toward Tahoe’s mountains.

Eastern Sierra · Inyo National Forest

Lodgepole pines at high-elevation Twin Lakes beneath Mammoth Mountain, with waterfalls, trout fishing and paddling nearby.

Tahoe & Northern Sierra · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Pine, cedar and fir on Lake Tahoe’s west shore, with a nearby day-use area and bike routes along the lake.

Western Sierra & foothills · Yosemite National Park

Mixed forest along the South Fork of the Merced, near historic Wawona and a short drive from giant sequoias.

Western Sierra & foothills · Yosemite National Park

Sugar pines, firs and lodgepole pines near Yosemite meadows, between the trail approaches to two giant sequoia groves.

California deserts · Death Valley National Park

An open Death Valley floor setting framed by mountains, with sparse vegetation and a mix of tent and hookup sites.

Eastern Sierra · Inyo National Forest

Rush Creek and Silver Lake border this Eastern Sierra camp, where aspen, willow and open sites sit below high peaks.

Southern California mountains · Cleveland National Forest

Pines, oaks and mountain meadows above San Diego, with routes toward Little Laguna Lake and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Southern Cascades · Lassen Volcanic National Park

Jeffrey and ponderosa pines near Manzanita Lake, with Lassen’s volcanic landscape and lakeside walks within easy reach.

Western Sierra & foothills · Yosemite National Park

Pine and black oak beneath Yosemite Valley granite, with the Merced River nearby and valley trailheads within reach.

Western Sierra & foothills · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Pines and firs along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah, with the Giant Forest two miles from camp.

Western Sierra & foothills · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Ponderosa pines and meadows in Kings Canyon’s Cedar Grove, framed by granite walls and the South Fork Kings River.

Western Sierra & foothills · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Sugar pines, cedar, fir and sequoias at Grant Grove, with trails to the General Grant Tree and Sierra viewpoints.

California deserts · Joshua Tree National Park

Open Colorado Desert shrubland offers broad night-sky views, spring wildflowers and hiking from this southern Joshua Tree base.

Western Sierra & foothills · Stanislaus National Forest

A forested base near Pinecrest Lake, with a swimming beach, marina and lake-loop trail within walking distance.

Eastern Sierra · Inyo National Forest

Mostly open camps above June Lake’s shoreline, facing the Eastern Sierra’s high peaks with swimming and boating access nearby.

Central Coast · Los Padres National Forest

Grassy camps beneath Monterey pines and cypress near Sand Dollar Beach, on the inland side of Highway 1.

Central Coast · Pinnacles National Park

Oak-dotted hills and a seasonal creek on the east side of Pinnacles, with trails toward caves and volcanic rock formations.

Western Sierra & foothills · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Mixed evergreen forest in Grant Grove, with sugar pines, cedars and sequoias and a walking route to the General Grant Tree.

Western Sierra & foothills · Sierra National Forest

Ponderosa pines and cedars along Dinkey Creek, with granite pools, trout fishing and trails in the surrounding Sierra forest.

Tahoe & Northern Sierra · Tahoe National Forest

Ponderosa and Jeffrey pines on Stampede Reservoir’s south side, with boating facilities and surrounding forest trails.

Sacramento Valley · Mendocino National Forest

Oak and sycamore trees, grassy fields and riverside habitat along the Sacramento River at Red Bluff.

California deserts · Joshua Tree National Park

A Joshua tree woodland at the park’s northern edge, with hiking routes from the area and town services in nearby Yucca Valley.

Western Sierra & foothills · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Oak-and-chaparral foothills beside the Kaweah River corridor, close to Sequoia’s entrance and the Marble Falls trailhead.

Western Sierra & foothills · Yosemite National Park

Mixed conifer forest and summer meadow flowers on Yosemite’s western side, with nearby routes to giant sequoia groves.

Western Sierra & foothills · New Hogan Lake

Sunny foothill camping a short walk from New Hogan Lake, with reservoir boating, fishing and cycling routes in the area.