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Los Padres National Forest
Near Carmel Valley, California
Pleasantly nestled under a large canopy of pine trees, China Camp is a campground where peace and quiet is commonplace. The spacious campsites allow you to set up camp with more than enough space between you and your neighbors. As you drive into the campground you are overtaken by the sweet smell of...
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Lassen National Forest
Near Susanville, California
Christie Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designated day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. All these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike tra...
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Los Padres National Forest
Near Frazier Park, California
Nestled near the Tejon Pass, your escape from the city to this remote and beautiful high desert hide-away awaits. This perfectly primitive-style campground is a favorite "retreat from the heat." Conveniently located, Chuchupate Campground is just minutes from Los Angeles. Ditch the cell ph...
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Near Westlake Village, California
Circle X Ranch Group Campground is closed until further notice. There is no estimated re-opening date.
Are you searching for a weekend getaway with mountain overlooks and sunny, sandy beaches? Your vacation destination may be a short drive from Los Angeles, California! Santa Monica Mountains Nati...
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Tahoe National Forest
Near Sierraville, California
Cold Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, 4.5 miles south of Sierraville, California.
The facility location makes Cold Creek a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This is a small campground recommended for tent camping an...
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Sierra National Forest
Near Shaver Lake, California
College Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The camp features tent-only sites in open, meadow-like spaces or wooded sites among pine and fir trees. Visitors can have the option of mooring their boats nearby some of the sites.There are many hiking trails in the area,...
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Inyo National Forest
Near Mammoth Lakes, California
Convict Lake Campground is situated near Convict Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake and surrounding national forest provide many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation and relaxation.
The campground and nearby resort offer many amenities for a con...
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San Bernardino National Forest
Near Angelus Oaks, California
The Coon Creek Group Campground is located in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. The unique campground is home to three historic cabins and a stunning view into the Coachella Valley on clear days.The somewhat rustic group campground offers one large-group campsite, available for tent...
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Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Near Lewiston, California
Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 17 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the water's edge and is a favorite for fisherman, and for launching kayaks or canoes.The campground is located 3 miles from the historic town of Le...
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Plumas National Forest
Near Portola Valley, California
Cottonwood Springs Campground (5,700) is located on the southwest side of Frenchman Lake. The surrounding pine forest provides ample shade during summers' hot afternoons. The lake, recreation area and surrounding forest and rangeland offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities and adventures....
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Joshua Tree National Park
Near Indio, California
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more!
Cottonwood Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Park for stargazing and wildflower viewing. Easy access from Interstate 10, makes it a popular stopover for travelers. To get the most out of your vis...
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Tahoe National Forest
Near Sierraville, California
Cottonwood Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, four miles south of Sierraville. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.The campground...
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Joshua Tree National Park
Near Indio, California
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more!
Cottonwood Group Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Park for stargazing and wildflower viewing. The group campground is part of the main Cottonwood Campground and has three sites that are by rese...
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Angeles National Forest
Near Palmdale, California
At Coulter Group Campground groups can relax and enjoy the experience of being outdoors without traveling far from the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.
The Angeles Crest Highway, a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests is l...
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San Bernardino National Forest
Near Angelus Oaks, California
The Council Group Campground is a great place to enjoy a large outdoor gathering with just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. Its location provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
In addition to a...
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Sequoia National Forest
Near Kings Canyon National Pk, California
Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California's Sequoia National Forest.This group site holds one group up to 50 people. Picnic areas, drinking water and group campfire rings are provided. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of ...
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Sequoia National Forest
Near Springville, California
Coy Flat is a small, charming group campsite located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument at an elevation of 5,000 feet, near the 4,666-acre Belknap Grove.Coy Flat offers 19 single sites and and double site, which can accommodate up to 12 people.The Sequoia National Forest, located at the sout...
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Tahoe National Forest
Near Foresthill, California
Coyote Group Campground is located on the northeast end of French Meadows Reservoir, near the Middle Fork of American River. The facility is located in a remote area approximately 40 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This campground is...
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New Hogan Lake
Near Farmington, California
Coyote Point sits along New Hogan Lake in the brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees, visitors find comfort in the refreshing waters of New Hogan Lake, conveniently accessed from the campground.A number of historic sites a...
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San Bernardino National Forest
Near Big Bear City, California
Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders. Its location not only provides plentiful recreation, but also a secluded escape in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. Campground is difficult to reach ...
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Near Bridgeport, California
Crags Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the camp...
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Sierra National Forest
Near Oakhurst, California
Crane Valley will be closed the entire 2019 - 2028 camping season due to a massive hazard tree removal Crane Valley Group Campground is located adjacent to Bass Lake and can accommodate up to 7 groups with tents and RVs. The facility is shaded by a dense forest of oak, cedar and pine trees, and a...
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Plumas National Forest
Near Portola, California
Crocker Guard Station was built in 1912 as a home for Forest Service personnel, and was later staffed as a fire station until the 1980s. The historic Crocker Guard Station is located ten miles northeast of Portola, California, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors will experience the beautiful s...
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Parker Strip Recreation Area
Near Parker Dam, California
Crossroads Campground is located on the riverfront of the beautiful Lower Colorado River. This campground is popular with winter visitors looking to enjoy the warm winter temperatures and relax on the riverfront. This campground has great access to fishing, boating and off-roading.The Lower Colorado...
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Near Shasta, California
This tent-only campground is located in the northwest corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 19 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. Crystal Creek flows alongside each campsite. The campground stays relatively cool due to the creek and to the ...
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Angeles National Forest
Near Azusa, California
Crystal Lake is open, however, campsites are no longer available for reservation on Recreation.gov. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Located near the lake at the Crystal Lake Recreation Area and San Gabriel Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The climate is nice. Areas...
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Klamath National Forest
Near Happy Camp, California
Curly Jack Campground is situated along the Klamath Wild and Scenic River near the town of Happy Camp. Visitors enjoy whitewater boating and fishing on the river, and exploring local hiking trails.The campground is within walking distance to the town of Happy Camp, where there are restaurants and a ...
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National Park Service
Near San Diego, California
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural r...
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Yosemite National Park
Near Yosemite National Park, California
Camp 4 has returned to reservations. There is no first come, first served camping available.
Camp 4 is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an...
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Mendocino National Forest
Near Red Bluff, California
Camp Discovery Group Campground is a reservation only campground located just outside the full service town of Red Bluff, California. The campground has 11 screened sleeping cabins, showers, dish washing facilities, vault toilets, amphitheater, two cabanas with picnic tables, preperation tables, ...
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Near Redding, California
Carr Powerhouse Picnic Area is located on the northern shore of Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 15 miles west of Redding, California. This covered picnic area is a popular spot to celebrate birthdays, weddings, family reunions, work events and many other special occasion...
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Bureau of Land Management
Near Santa Margarita, California
All vehicles including UTVs on the monument must be street-legal (DMV plated) and all vehicles must stay on roads. 2025 Wild Flowers Click here for more information on the latest 2025 wildflower conditions Spring 2025. Dry conditions on the monument have impacted this year’s wildflo...
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Cleveland National Forest
Near Ramona, California
A visitor use permit is required to visit the Cedar Creek Falls Visitor Use Permit Area. Hiking is strongly discouraged in temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32C)
Permits for the next calendar year are released on December 1 of the previous year.
The hike to Cedar Creek Falls along eith...
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Eastman Lake
Near Raymond, California
Chowchilla Recreation Day Use Area is located at the beautiful Eastman Lake, surrounded by rugged oak-covered hills. Visitors take advantage of this scenic setting for fishing, boating and hiking. Abundant wildlife in the area includes bobcats, Golden eagles, hawks, Wood ducks and Bald eagles.The Ob...
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Near Bridgeport, California
Chris Flat campground is located in Walker Canyon which is a National Scenic Byway. The Walker River is known for fishing opportunities. The Walker River is stocked with trout.
This campground is well suited for tent and RV camping. The campsites offer picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilet...
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Bureau of Land Management
Near Paicines, California
Welcome to a rugged and remote area of Central California!
Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA) encompasses approximately 75,000 acres, of which 63,000 acres are public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office. Topography is rugged with elevations ranging from 1,830 ...