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The best beach camping in California.
The land where ‘Ski, surf, hike, and camp in one California day’ rings true.
Near-limitless choices are what campers find when headed to California. You've got 110 state parks to explore, many with camping right on the Pacific coastline. It’s a hiker/biker/beachcomber nirvana.
Year-round camping at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park delivers redwood forests and Pacific Ocean views. Likewise for Limekiln and Andrew Molera. Big Sur definitely
Read more...Near-limitless choices are what campers find when headed to California. You've got 110 state parks to explore, many with camping right on the Pacific coastline. It’s a hiker/biker/beachcomber nirvana.
Year-round camping at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park delivers redwood forests and Pacific Ocean views. Likewise for Limekiln and Andrew Molera. Big Sur definitely boasts some of the best camping spots in Central California.
Speaking of the Golden State’s mid-region, Pismo State Beach and Monterey State Beach are coastal gems. Bring fishing poles and surfboards. California’s eight magnificent national parks include Yosemite, home to Half Dome. Also Sequoia, location of the largest tree in the world: General Sherman.
You’ll find 19 national forests to explore. Sierra National Forest is a vast region of woodlands and streams along the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Go in autumn, when hiking, biking, and camping are at peak enjoyment.
When you’re sated with crashing surf and majestic old-growth forests, head to Southern California. The inland desertscape at Joshua Tree National Park will restore your soul. Massive boulders, panoramic vistas, and the shimmering, starry night sky renew world-weary spirits.
Northern California is a prime candidate for wine-camping in vineyards or on permaculture farms. Lay your head down in magical tree houses or geodesic domes. Wake up in funky yurts or creekside cabins. Golden in the summer and typically green in the winter, California welcomes campers with open arms.
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