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Redwoods State Park (La Honda)
The park has a rugged, natural basin forested with coast
redwoods, Douglas fir and live oak. Eighteen miles of
trails crisscross the canyon and its two streams, Peters
Creek and Pescadero Creek. The park has one of the tallest
redwoods (300 feet high) in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Mount
Diablo State Park (Walnut Creek)
This park is one of the ecological treasures of the
San Francisco Bay Area. Every season in the park has
its special qualities. Discover for yourself the mountain's
beautiful wildflowers, its extensive trail system, fascinating
wildlife and distinctive rock formations. View the stars
from its lofty heights, bike ride to its 3,849 foot
summit or explore the more remote trails by horseback.
The park offers hiking, biking, horseback riding and
camping.
Campgrounds In The Central San
Joaquin Valley
San
Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area (Los Banos)
Nestled in the grassy hills of the western San Joaquin
Valley near historic Pacheco Pass, San Luis Reservoir
State Recreation Area is noted for boating, board sailing,
camping, and picnicking. But it’s anglers who
find the unit’s three lakes most inviting.
Millerton
Lake State Recreation Area (Fresno)
With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports, this
SRA offers visitors swimming, fishing, and boating.
The hills surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities.
Wildlife in the park includes ground squirrels, cottontails,
mule deer, badgers and bald and golden eagles. During
winter, the park has special boat tours to view the
bald eagles.
Kelly's
Beach (Reedley)
Located on the King's River, the campgrounds are located
on grassy land under shade trees.
Don
Pedro Lake (La Grange)
This very large lake in the lower foothills offers boating,
fishing, hiking, swimming, mountain biking, and much
more.
George
J. Hatfield State Recreation Area (Merced)
This park is in the San Joaquin valley and is surrounded
by the Merced River. The park has many trees and is
home to various wildlife, especially birds. Swimming,
fishing and picnicking are popular activities.
Lake
McClure & Lake McSwain (Merced)
There are five major recreation areas at Lakes McClure
and McSwain: Lake McSwain, McClure Point, Barrett Cove,
Horseshoe Bend and Bagby. They have an average elevation
of 400 to 1,000 feet, and provide pine and oak woodland
settings. All areas offer swimming and sandy beaches.
McConnell
State Recreation Area (Merced)
The park is on the banks of the Merced River. Fishing
is popular for catfish, black bass and perch. There
are over 70 acres of picnic, camping and play areas.
Turlock
Lake State Recreation Area (Turlock)
Open all year and featuring camping, picnicking, fishing,
swimming, boating, water skiing, and clean country air,
the area offers visitors an opportunity to see the wonderful
variety of native plant life that once flourished alongside
the rivers of the San Joaquin Valley.
Campgrounds
In The Sierra Nevada
Yosemite National Park (Yosemite National Park)
There is camping available throughout Yosemite National
Park. Camping is a great way to experience the park.
Badger
Flat Campground (Shaver Lake)
Located along Kaiser Pass Road above Huntington Lake.
Large sandy area along Rancheria Creek.
Big
Sandy Campground (Oakhurst)
Large sandy flat adjacent to Big Creek. Some sites have
shade.
Bowler
Group Campground (Oakhurst)
On Jackass Creek.
Chilkoot
Campground (Oakhurst)
Good shade; Douglas Fir, Cedar. Some sites on slopes.
Not suitable for tents.
Clover
Meadow Campground (North Fork)
Lodge pole Pine and Fir Trees; good shade along Clover
Meadow.
Crane
Valley Group Campsite (Oakhurst)
Adjacent to Bass Lake. Area has dense pine, oak and
cedar trees. Sites have good shade. No lake view.
Dirt
Flat Campground (El Portal)
North side of Merced River, most sites are on the river
or have river access. Oaks, Pines, along Merced River.
Dry
Gulch Campground (El Portal)
North side of Merced River, most sites are on the river
or have river access. Oaks, Pines, along Merced River.
Fish
Creek Campground (North Fork)
Oaks and Pines; Good shade; Campground along Fish Creek.
Fork's
Campground (Oakhurst)
Adjacent to Bass Lake. Area has dense pine, oak and
cedar trees. Sites have good shade.
Fresno
Dome Campground (Oakhurst)
Located on Boggy Meadow adjacent to Big Creek; good
shade; fir and pine trees.
Gagg's
Campground (Oakhurst)
On Sand Creek, cross-creek to enter campground.
Grey's
Mountain Campground (Oakhurst)
Sites are located adjacent to Willow Creek.
Jerseydale
Campground (Bootjack)
Cedar, Pines, Good Shade.
Kealty
Meadow Campground (Oakhurst)
Located along Kelty Meadow, Good shade, Pine, Cedar.
Lupine
Cedar Bluff Campground (Oakhurst)
Adjacent to Bass Lake. Area has dense pine, oak and
cedar trees. Sites have good shade. Some camp sites
are located on moderate slopes.
McCabe
Flat Campground (Briceburg)
Oaks, pines, located along Merced River.
Nelder
Grove Campground (Oakhurst)
In Historic Nelder Grove. California Creek nearby.
Railroad
Flat Campground (Briceburg)
Oaks, pines, located along Merced River.
Recreation
Point Group Campsites (Bass Lake)
On Bass Lake. Located on cove overlooking Bass Lake.
Pine and oak trees. Good shade.
Soquel
Campground (Oakhurst)
Sites are located along Willow Creek. Good shade provided
by pine and fir trees.
Summerdale
Campground (Fish Camp)
Pines, Cedar, Black Bark Cottonwood; on Big Creek.
Summit
Campground (Wawona)
Along road there are wild Azalea’s, Primrose,
and Dogwood. Cedar, Pine and Fir.
Texas
Flat Group Campground (Oakhurst)
Sites are located along McGilvery Creek.
Upper
Chiquito Campground (Oakhurst)
East fork of Chiquito Creek.
Whiskers
Campground (Oakhurst)
On the North Fork of Willow Creek.
Willow
Placer Campground (Briceburg)
Oaks, pines, located along Merced River.
Wishon
Point Campground (Oakhurst)
Adjacent to Bass Lake. Area has dense pine, dogwood,
oak and cedar trees. Sites have good shade. Some camp
sites have lake views. |
