San Simeon State Beach, Cambria, CA - Made reservations for 3 days; set up camp (tent and trailer) and took dog for two walks (on leash) and the ticks and foxtails were terrible and had to leave; we were there 6 hours! We were at Washburn campground; maybe try the lower camp; no...
Annual passes are for day use only – not overnight camping. (So if you have already paid for overnight camping reservations, then you won’t need a day use pass.) As of April 2022, there is a pilot program in place where you can check out aCalifornia State Parks Library Passfrom yo...
On the northern California coast, California State Parks manages no-reservations-needed beach camps at Westport-Union Landing State Beach, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, and Manchester State Park. Just remember that by definition, "first-come, first-served" means you should arrive early in the ...
There are however plenty of lodging options available outside of the parks. There are four developed campgrounds managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Reservations are essential during the summer months and must be made through the California State Parks. ...
Reservations (800-444-7275) are recommended for camping in the developed, group, and horse camps, especially from October to May. Group reservations may be made six months in advance. Family campsites may be reserved up to eight weeks in advance or as late as two days prior to arrival. ...
Reservations are NOT required at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, but park fees are due upon entry. 01 / 08 1 Yosemite National Park A crown jewel of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite stuns with its iconic landmarks like Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall...
Reservations are not required to enter the parks, but you’ll need one for most of the campsites. Wilderness permits are free in March, self-issued, and don’t require a reservation. Visit the General Sherman tree, the world’s largest tree by volume. It’s 275 feet (83m) tall and ...
California has 108 federally recognized American Indian areas. There are 104 reservations; 28 with off-reservation trust land in the state. Two are trust lands only. The remaining two are tribal designated statistical areas (TDSAs). California Physical, Cultural and Historic Features ...
Booking Challenges: Reservations can be tough. One camper said, “Great place, amazing position with astonishing views, but almost impossible to book.” Limited Amenities: Many campgrounds lack showers and hookups. A reviewer pointed out, “There are zero hookups and you can use a generator 3 ...