10 of the Best Camping Sites in California

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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

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POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE

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PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK

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CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

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KING’S CANYON & SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

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REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK

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LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK

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FURNACE TREE CAMPGROUND

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

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LEO CARRILLO STATE BEACH

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10 of the Best Camping Sites in California

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that all 9 majestic national parks in the Golden State also have camping facilities? It's time to hit the road, sleep under the stars & polish up your s’mores skills at these 10 sites!

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

BEST FOR HIKING AMID DESERT FLORA:

Known for it's out-of-this-world (as in you could have just landed on Mars) charm and wild desert flora landscape.

MYLES MCGUINNESS

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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

BEST FOR HIKING AMID DESERT FLORA:

Known for it's out-of-this-world (as in you could have just landed on Mars) charm and wild desert flora landscape.

MYLES MCGUINNESS

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POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE

BEST FOR ROMANCE:

Something about the sea air, breaking waves & pastel sunsets makes this a perfect romantic park to visit with someone special.

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PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK

BEST FOR BIRD WATCHING:

The campground offers pet-friendly tent and group camping, along with RV sites with picnic tables & fire rings.

MEREDITH

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CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

BEST FOR ISLAND HOPPING:

Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara & San Miguel islands are just 14 mi. offshore & known as “The American Galapagos.”

CODY DUNCAN

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KING’S CANYON & SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

BEST FOR FAMILY ADVENTURE:

For larger-than-life trees, whitewater rafting, cave exploration, and waterfall hikes this spot has it all!

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REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK

BEST FOR TREE HUGGERS:

Home to the tallest trees on earth, you can bring your pets & make it a family affair with both camping & glamping.

VISIT CALIFORNIA CAROL HIGHSMITH

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LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK

BEST FOR GLAMPING & STARGAZING:

Home to pristine lakes, biking trails, beautiful wildflowers & crystal-clear stargazing & cabins for glamping.

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FURNACE TREE CAMPGROUND

BEST FOR A DESERT OASIS:

Death Valley might not sound too appealing, but there is an otherworldly charm and this campground has plenty of shady spots.

VISIT CALIFORNIA:BONGO

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

BEST FOR DRAMATIC SCENERY:

This World Heritage site is home to dramatic waterfalls, river-rafting, granite monoliths & world-class hiking.

VISIT CALIFORNIA:MYLES MCGUINNESS

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LEO CARRILLO STATE BEACH

BEST FOR COASTAL CAVES:

For coastal caves, tidepool & reef exploring, not to mention surf fishing & windsurfing, head to Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu.

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