Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

This area used to be a private resort for San Francisco's elite. Now, anyone can enjoy it. Hike around beautiful Napa Valley wine country using this park as your base camp.

Before you search for your perfect bottle of wine, explore the history of the park. The well-preserved grist mill and water wheel offer a romantic picnic spot.

Walk among giant coast redwoods, some of the largest lifeforms on Earth. After Redwood Trail, challenge yourself with Coyote Peak. The 5-mile loop trail is moderately difficult. Your reward at the top is the best view of the surrounding countryside.

Watch out for poison oak. Stretch your legs with a day hike to nearby Pioneer Cemetery. The spring-fed swimming pool provides the perfect spot for hot summer days.

Restored historic cabins and yurts let you camp year-round. Thirty tent and RV spaces have no hook-ups. Nine walk-in campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis.